Dorset · England

Bath Repair in Studland

Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for homes and businesses in Studland and across Dorset. Send pictures for a free, fixed quote.

  • Repairs from £95
  • A chip where the taps sit
  • A cracked acrylic bath
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath repair in Studland

Bath repair at your home in Studland

A damaged bath does not have to mean a new bathroom. Our technicians fill, shape and refinish the damage, with the colour mixed on site. Whether it’s chips along the edge of the bath and a chip where the taps sit, we can help, whatever the material.

You are covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote.

Before and after: a chipped, rust-stained bath around the plughole
Area
Studland (BH19)
Area hub
Dorset
Warranty
A year, on every repair
Price
From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026

What a repair can’t fix

A repair is not right for every job, for example:

  • A steel bath rusted through
  • Cracks in acrylic we cannot reach from underneath
  • A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)

Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly before booking.

Surfaces we repair

  • Pressed steel enamel
  • Roll-top & freestanding
  • Cast iron enamel
  • Acrylic
  • Whirlpool & spa baths

How we price bath repair

Prices start from £95. Every quote is fixed and free. What we take into account:

  • Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
  • The material and finish
  • Whether we combine several jobs
  • The colour and finish to match

It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.

How to get a fixed price

You can take the photos on your phone. Just make sure we can see:

  • A close-up of the damage, in focus
  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
  • What it’s made of, if you know

Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them to us with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price. Quotes are free and you’re under no obligation.

Repair or replace: which is better?

People often assume a cracked or chipped bath has to come out. In most cases it does not: a proper repair gives it years more use, without the cost and upheaval of replacing it. Our bath repair starts from £95. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before booking.

Why book with us

  • Work done at your home or business
  • Typically one visit, start to finish
  • No extra charge for your area
  • Straight answers about what a repair can do

Read our prices page or bath cost comparison.

Signs you need bath repair in Studland

A cracked acrylic bath normally wasn’t supported properly. Legs that are not adjusted, a missing cradle or a soft floor let the bath move until the acrylic gives way.

If you can see any of these, send us a picture:

  • Rust spots around the plughole
  • Chips under the taps
  • Snagging damage from a refit
  • Scratches you can feel with a fingernail

Comparing quotes

  • Who turns up on the day
  • If travel is included in the price
  • What preparation is included
  • How long it needs to cure

Our hiring checklist

What your bath is made of matters

Composite and resin

Composite baths are dense and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour-matched, just like other baths.

Acrylic

Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. They don’t rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and cracks need support from behind to stay fixed.

Questions from Studland

Do the materials smell?

It depends on the job, but frequently a little. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum.

Do I need to be at home?

Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.

I rent my home. Can I book you?

Yes. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.

Is repairing better than replacing?

Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it is not worth repairing, we will tell you.

How long does the repair take to cure?

Typically within a day, depending on the repair.

Is a cracked acrylic bath repairable?

In most cases. The back of the crack is strengthened before the front is filled and refinished, so we need access under the bath.

How soon can you come?

That depends on our diary for your area. Send pictures with your postcode and we’ll reply with the earliest dates.

Is there a call-out fee?

There’s no separate call-out charge. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.

Where we work around Studland

Studland is about 6 miles south of Poole, in Dorset. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. We cover 462 places across Dorset, from the larger towns to small villages.

Here we cover the BH19 postcode area. We regularly work on streets such as School Lane, Heath Green Road and Ferry Road and the roads around them. If you are just outside Studland, we cover Ulwell (1 mile south-west), Swanage (2 miles south), Herston (2 miles south-west), Durlston (3 miles south) and Langton Matravers (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Christchurch (11 miles north-east), Wimborne Minster (11 miles north), Ferndown (11 miles north), Broadstone (8 miles north), Corfe Mullen (9 miles north) and Highcliffe (13 miles north-east).

Landmarks near Studland

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Parish Church of Saint Nicholas, Day's Park and Bankes Arms, among other places. Further afield, we also cover the area around St Ann's Hospital (4.2 miles north) and Swanage Railway (2.3 miles south-west). Not far away are Dean Hill and Arne RSPB reserve.

Map of Studland © OpenStreetMap contributors

The process

We turn up at the time we agreed with you and looks over the damage before anything else. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before any work starts. The work itself takes a few hours, depending on the damage, and we leave the room as we found it.

  1. We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
  2. Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
  3. We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
  4. The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
  5. The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.

Preparing for the visit

  • Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
  • Let us know about parking or access
  • Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children

Getting a price

For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.

Send photos for a quote

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Landlord and trade work in Studland

For anyone letting property in or around Studland, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send photos for each address and we will come back with a combined price.

Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. Several plots can be done in one visit.

How to care for the repair

Looking after the surface is easy, and it makes a real difference:

  • Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
  • Rinse it down after each bath
  • Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
  • Get any new chip repaired before it rusts

Use gentle, non-abrasive cleaners and try not to drop heavy bottles on the repair. Deal with new chips early, before rust sets in.

Don’t leave a chip on a steel or cast iron bath. Once water reaches the metal, rust begins, and a rust spot is a bigger repair than a clean chip.

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