Dorset · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Symondsbury, Dorset
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths in Symondsbury, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- Deep scratches in acrylic
Different materials, different repairs
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are thick and very strong, with a fused enamel surface. A chip down to the iron can rust, but the bath itself lasts for generations, so it’s always worth repairing.
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it relies on good support. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Bath repair in Symondsbury, done in place
Small damage on a bath is worth repairing early. On steel and cast iron, exposed metal starts to rust, and on acrylic, a crack keeps spreading while the bath flexes. Repairing it stops the damage getting worse. Our technicians work on cast iron enamel, roll-top & freestanding and whirlpool & spa baths, and people most often call us about hairline or through cracks in acrylic and an old repair that has yellowed or come loose.
A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Area
- Symondsbury (DT6)
- Region
- Dorset
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacing a bath rarely stops at the bath: tiles along the rim generally crack when it comes out, the panel may not fit the new one, and a plumber has to disconnect and reconnect everything. A repair skips all of it. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. You will see the full price before you book, with no extras added later.
Why book with us
- Colour-matched on site
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Usually one visit, start to finish
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
Read our full price list or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
How it works
We begin by going over the job with you, so there are no surprises. After that, protection goes down around the work area and we start. Allow two to three hours for most chips, and we will tell you if anything changes.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage, 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 day after.
Preparing for the visit
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Clear the area around the damage
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
Getting a price
For a price in Symondsbury, the easiest route is photos: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Advice
Common questions in Symondsbury
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
Your quote covers the damage in the photos. If there’s more, we will tell you before starting.
Will the repair show?
On a glossy bath, you’ll struggle to find it. On older, dull enamel the repair can look glossier than the area around it.
Can you price it without visiting?
Generally, yes. Clear photos let us give you a fixed price without visiting.
Is there any odour?
A little, depending on the job. Open windows and an extractor fan help.
Will it make a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and we clean up when we have finished.
Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?
Usually. Photos of the hole and the underside help us check.
What do you need from me?
Just pictures, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, we only need access to the room.
Are you accredited?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
When to call us in Symondsbury
The usual cause is something heavy dropped into the bath, and building work is a common culprit. Cracks in acrylic have a different cause: poor support underneath, so the bath flexes when it’s full.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
- Snagging damage from a refit
- Rusty patches near the plughole
What to look for in a quote
- When it can be used again
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
What we can’t put right
Some jobs are not right for a repair, for example:
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
Looking after it afterwards
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts:
- Don’t leave a fresh chip for long
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- Check that an acrylic bath doesn’t move when you stand in it
Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and avoid dropping heavy items on the repaired area. Deal with new chips early, before rust sets in.
Tape over a fresh chip or crack until it’s repaired, so water can’t get in. Take it off before we arrive.
DIY kit or professional repair?
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it will not stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
Our work in Symondsbury
Symondsbury is about 1 mile west of Bridport, in Dorset. Customers in Symondsbury get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from pictures, then a visit to do the work. Symondsbury is one of 462 places in Dorset we cover.
We work across the DT6 postcode area. Whether you live on Mill Lane, Duck Street and Broadoak Road or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. If you’re just outside Symondsbury, we cover Miles Cross (1 mile south), Atrim (1 mile north), Allington (1 mile east), Dottery (1 mile north-east) and Lower Eype (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Dorchester (15 miles east), Lyme Regis (7 miles west), Chickerell (15 miles south-east), Beaminster (5 miles north), Broadwey (15 miles south-east) and Charminster (14 miles east).
Local landmarks in Symondsbury
Around Symondsbury, we work in homes near Symondsbury Parish Church (St John the Baptist), The Sir John Colfox Academy and The Boot Inn and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Bridport Community Hospital (0.7 miles east) and Marshwood Castle (3.6 miles north-west). Not far away are Thorncombe Beacon.
Nearby places to Symondsbury
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Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before you book. We take into account:
- What kind of damage it is
- How much damage there is
- Doing more than one item at once
- Access to the area
A repair typically costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send photos and we will give you the exact figure.
Getting a price from photos
You can take the pictures on your phone, there’s no need for anything special. Make sure they show:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Where you are, by postcode
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- A picture taken from further back
Upload a photo of the damage and one of the whole item, and tell us you’re in Symondsbury, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
