Dorset · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Stinsford, Dorset
Problem with your bath in Stinsford? We repair it in place, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- Rust spots around the plughole
DIY repairs versus a professional job
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
About our bath repair in Stinsford
A damaged bath does not have to mean a new bathroom. We fill the damage, shape it to the curve of the bath and refinish it, with the colour mixed on site. Whether it’s rust spots around the plughole and a chipped rim or side, we can help.
You’re covered for a year from the day of the repair. If anything is not right, ring us and we’ll sort it.
- Area
- Stinsford (DT2)
- Area hub
- Dorset
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Why repair rather than replace?
Many people think a damaged bath means a new one. Usually it does not: a repair keeps the bath in service for years, and costs far less than the disruption of a replacement. Our bath repair starts from £95. Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is normally a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Stinsford
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
See our pricing or bath cost comparison.
What happens on the day
Arrival times are agreed in advance. On site, it takes a morning or an afternoon in most cases. We leave the room clean and ready to use once it has cured.
- First, the area is cleaned and any loose enamel or rust is removed.
- The chip or crack is filled, then sanded level with the bath.
- We tint the finish on the day to suit your bath’s shade of white or colour.
- We apply the finish coats and polish the repair so it blends in.
- We leave it to cure; you can typically use the bath the day after.
How to prepare
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
How to get a price
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them over with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed price back. There is no charge for the quote and no obligation.
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Covering Stinsford
Stinsford is about 2 miles east of Dorchester, in Dorset. We agree a date that works for you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so you’re not left waiting in all day. We work in all 462 towns and villages in Dorset.
All of DT2 is covered. From Church Lane and Newcombe Lane or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. We also cover the places around Stinsford: Fordington (1 mile west), Dorchester (2 miles west), Charminster (2 miles north-west), Charlton Down (3 miles north-west) and Bradford Peverell (3 miles west). Further out, we also cover Weymouth (8 miles south), Bridport (15 miles west), Blandford Forum (15 miles north-east), Portland (12 miles south), Rodwell (8 miles south) and Wareham (13 miles east).
Near you in Stinsford
Typical jobs here are in homes near Church of Saint Michael, St Mary's Catholic First School and Dorset Studio School. For rail, the closest station is Dorchester South station, about 1.4 miles south-west. Further afield, we also cover the area around Terracotta Warriors Museum (1 mile west) and Dorset County Hospital (1.6 miles west).
Looking after it afterwards
It’s all simple stuff:
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
- Check that an acrylic bath doesn’t move when you stand in it
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
Look after the repair the same way as the bath: warm water, washing-up liquid and a soft cloth. Keep scouring pads and gritty cleaners away from it.
A chip on a metal bath shouldn’t be left. Once water reaches the metal, rust begins, turning a quick repair into a bigger one.
What we cannot put right
Some jobs aren’t right for a repair, for example:
- A whole bath that’s dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we work on in Stinsford
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that’s the part we put right.
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
Do you need bath repair in Stinsford?
Acrylic baths that crack nearly always have a support problem. Legs that aren’t adjusted, a missing cradle or a soft floor let the base flex until it cracks.
Get in touch if you’ve noticed any of these:
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- Holes from dropped items
- Rust by the waste and overflow
Comparing quotes
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- What aftercare is recommended
- What prep work is covered
Stinsford: your questions answered
Is a bath repair permanent?
Yes, if it’s prepared properly and the bath is sound. It’s covered by our one-year guarantee.
Do you cover the entire of Dorset?
Everywhere in the UK, Stinsford included. There’s no extra charge for travel.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.
When can I have a bath again?
Normally the next day. We’ll tell you the exact curing time when we finish.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Of course, and it usually saves money. Just add the extra items to your photos and you will get one combined price.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses in Stinsford.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Yes, regularly. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Of course. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
Also near Stinsford
Also in Stinsford
For landlords and businesses
For anyone letting property in or around Stinsford, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send pictures for each address and we will come back with a combined price.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Stinsford use us as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
