Dorset · England
Bath Repair in Swanage
We travel to Swanage for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- Snagging damage from a refit
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
How we handle bath repair in Swanage
We see every kind of bath damage: chips from dropped bottles, rust round the plughole, cracks in acrylic and holes from falling tools. Each is repaired in place. Whether it’s chips caused by builders and impact holes in acrylic, we can help.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something isn’t right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Where
- Swanage (BH19)
- Region
- Dorset
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Keeping it looking good
Looking after the surface is easy:
- Store metal items away from the bath
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- Check that an acrylic bath doesn’t move when you stand in it
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
Give the repair the full curing time we recommend before running a bath. After that, gentle cleaning keeps it looking good.
Until we visit, a strip of waterproof tape over the damage helps, so water can’t get in. Take it off before we arrive.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that is what we repair.
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair will not last.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
Towns and villages near Swanage
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Our work in Swanage
Swanage is about 8 miles south of Poole, in Dorset. Book a date that suits you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so there is no waiting around. We cover 462 places across Dorset, from the larger towns to small villages.
All of BH19 is covered. Streets in the area include Station Road, High Street and Church Hill, all of which we cover. Main roads around Swanage include the A351, so getting to you is simple. If you are just outside Swanage, we cover Herston (1 mile west), Durlston (1 mile south-east), Ulwell (1 mile north), Langton Matravers (2 miles west) and Studland (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Christchurch (13 miles north-east), Wimborne Minster (13 miles north), Ferndown (14 miles north), Broadstone (11 miles north), Corfe Mullen (11 miles north) and Highcliffe (15 miles north-east).
Around Swanage
Around Swanage, we work in homes near St Mary's Church, The Black Swan Inn and Prince Albert Gardens and the streets around them. Also close by are Swanage Primary School (within half a mile south) and The Swanage School (0.8 miles west). Other landmarks nearby include Swanage Museum and Heritage Centre (within half a mile south-east). For a walk, there is Nine Barrow Down.
What affects the price in Swanage
Repairs from £95. There is no area surcharge for Swanage. What changes the price is:
- How much damage there is
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
Compared with replacing, a repair is normally a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Getting a price from pictures
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. It helps if you send:
- Something in shot to show the size
- One picture of the whole bath
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the entire bath, include your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
Should you replace it?
A repair makes sense whenever the damage is localised. It costs far less than a new bath plus fitting, it takes one visit, and the bathroom stays exactly as it is. Prices start from £95. There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Swanage
- We leave the room as we found it
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Fixed prices from your photos
Take a look at our prices page or bath cost comparison.
Honest limits
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- 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
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think.
Surfaces we repair
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
Signs you need bath repair in Swanage
Baths take more knocks than people expect: bottles, shower heads and razors are dropped every day, and fittings press hard against the enamel. Sooner or later, most baths pick up a chip.
If you can see any of these, send us a photo:
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- Chips caused by builders
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- Rust spots around the plughole
What to look for in a quote
- What aftercare is recommended
- Whether they match the colour on site
- What prep work is covered
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
The process
Visits start with a quick look at the job together, so there are no surprises. After that, protection goes down around the work area and the work begins. It normally takes a few hours, and we’ll tell you if anything changes.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased, and any rust is treated.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, normally the following day.
Preparing for the visit
- Open a window if you can
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
Ask for a price
For a price in Swanage, the easiest route is photos: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Related advice
Questions from Swanage
When can I have a bath again?
Most baths can be used the day after. We will tell you the exact curing time when we finish.
Can you redo an old repair?
Yes. We remove the old filler and start again. Mention it when you send pictures.
Do I need to be at home?
We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Can you repair a crack in an acrylic bath?
Frequently, yes, as long as we can get to the back of the crack to support it. Check under the bath panel, or send us a photo.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Of course. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Can rust on a bath be repaired?
Yes. We take out the rust and any loose enamel, fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes. We mix the colour on the day to match, including pastel and older colours.
Do you cover the whole of Dorset?
We work UK-wide, and that includes Swanage. Our prices are the same everywhere.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
