Dorset · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Stone, Dorset
Problem with your bath in Stone? We put it right where it is, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on the rim or sides
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
Bath repair in Stone, done in place
Whatever the damage, the aim is the same: a smooth, solid repair that blends in. Proper preparation, careful filling and shaping, then colour and gloss matching so it sits flush with the rest of the bath. Whether it’s snagging damage from a refit and a cracked acrylic bath, we can normally put it right.
All our work comes with our one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Stone (BH21)
- Region
- Dorset
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
How it works
On the day itself, there’s little for you to do. Let us in and show us the room, and we will get on with it. The job generally runs to two to three hours for most chips.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
Before we arrive
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Ensure the area is dry
Getting a price
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and we’ll come back with a fixed figure.
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Materials and what they mean for the repair
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it relies on good support. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Cast iron
Cast iron is heavy and rigid, with a fused enamel surface. Chips can rust if left, but the body of the bath lasts a very long time, so it’s always worth repairing.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is typically the cheaper route.
What bath repair costs
Prices start from £95. We price every job individually, from your pictures. What matters most is:
- Doing more than one item at once
- Unusual colours or finishes
- How many areas need work
- The type of damage
What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed price from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
Quotes from your photos
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:
- Something in shot to show the size
- The material, if you know it
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
If you’re in Stone and want a price, pictures are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
What a repair cannot fix
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair won’t do:
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
- Cracks in acrylic we cannot reach from underneath
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
Materials we work on in Stone
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
Repairing versus replacing in Stone
A repair makes sense whenever the damage is localised. It costs far less than a new bath plus fitting, it’s done in one visit, and nothing else in the room changes. Prices start from £95. Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Stone
- Colour-matched on site
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- A fixed quote before you book
See our prices page and bath cost comparison.
Common problems we fix in Stone
Dropped items cause the majority of chips, and building work is a common culprit. Acrylic baths crack for a different reason: the bath is not properly supported, so it flexes under weight.
The things clients normally mention when they call are:
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- A cracked acrylic bath
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- Snagging damage from a refit
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- How to care for the finish
- What preparation is included
Stone and nearby
Stone is about 1 mile west of Wimborne Minster, in Dorset. Clients in Stone get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed price from your pictures, and a technician at your door on the day. Stone is one of 462 towns and villages in Dorset we cover.
We work across BH21. Local streets include Stone Lane, St Margaret's Hill and The Broads, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Stone: Wimborne Minster (1 mile east), Furzehill (1 mile north-east), Clapgate (1 mile north-east), Colehill (1 mile east) and Grange (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Christchurch (12 miles east), Blandford Forum (8 miles north-west), Verwood (7 miles north-east), Ferndown (4 miles east), Broadstone (3 miles south) and Corfe Mullen (3 miles south).
Landmarks near Stone
In Stone, that means homes near Dumpton School, Wimborne First School and Wimborne United Reform Church and the streets around them. You will also find The Green Man Inn (0.5 miles south-east) and Queen Elizabeth's School (less than half a mile west). Nearby you will also find Alderney Hospital (4.6 miles south-east) and Stapehill Abbey (3.2 miles east). Open spaces near Stone include Stoney Down.
FAQs for Stone
What information do you need?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. Then we’ll agree a date.
Will it make a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.
Will the price change on the day?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. You decide whether to go ahead.
What happens next?
We look at the pictures and reply with a fixed price and some dates. If we need another angle, we will ask.
When can you do it?
That depends on our diary for your area. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.
Do you cover Stone?
We do. We send a technician to Stone for every job, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Typically, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
How do I get a price for bath repair in Stone?
Repairs from £95. We give a fixed price based on photos of the damage. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your BH21 postcode.
Looking after it afterwards
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. These habits help:
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
- Store metal items away from the bath
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
- Ensure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
Use gentle, non-abrasive cleaners and avoid dropping heavy items on the repaired area. Get any new chip seen to quickly, before rust can start.
If water is getting through a crack, stop using the bath. Leaks under a bath can damage floors and ceilings.
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