Dorset · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Thornicombe, Dorset
We travel to Thornicombe for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- Holes from dropped items
- Damage beneath the taps
How we handle bath repair in Thornicombe
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 with a one-year guarantee. Common call-outs are for chips along the edge of the bath and a hole punched through by something heavy, across pressed steel enamel, roll-top & freestanding and acrylic.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months in Thornicombe and everywhere else. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.
- Area
- Thornicombe (DT11)
- Area hub
- Dorset
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Questions from Thornicombe
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Landlords are often glad to have it sorted before the end of a tenancy.
What do you need from me?
Just pictures, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, we only need access to the room.
Can you fix rust around the plughole?
Yes. We remove the rust and loose enamel, fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
How much does bath repair cost in Thornicombe?
Repairs from £95. We give a fixed quote based on photos of the damage. Send a close-up and a photo of the whole item and your postcode.
Are you accredited?
We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Is repairing better than replacing?
In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Yes, regularly. Removing the old work can add time, and that’s in the quote.
When can you do it?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.
Thornicombe and nearby
Thornicombe is about 3 miles south-west of Blandford Forum, in Dorset. Wherever you are in the DT11 postcode area, a technician comes to you. We cover all 462 towns and villages across Dorset.
All of DT11 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find Thornicombe on the A354, so it’s easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places we cover include Blandford St Mary (2 miles north-east), Charlton Marshall (2 miles east), Bryanston (2 miles north), Langton Long Blandford (3 miles north-east) and Blandford Forum (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Dorchester (14 miles south-west), Wimborne Minster (9 miles east), Verwood (14 miles east), Gillingham (15 miles north), Shaftesbury (12 miles north) and Ferndown (13 miles east).
Near you in Thornicombe
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Blandford School, among other places. Nearby you’ll also find Blandford Fashion Museum (2.3 miles north-east) and Blandford Community Hospital (2.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Hod Hill.
Different materials, different repairs
Cast iron
Cast iron is heavy and rigid, finished with fired enamel. Chips can rust if left, but the body of the bath lasts a very long time, so it’s always worth repairing.
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
What bath repair costs
Prices start from £95. You will not pay by the hour. The price depends on:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- The colour and finish to match
- Whether we combine several jobs
- The type of damage
Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send photos and we will give you the exact figure.
Send pictures for a quote
Most quotes are done from photos alone. To help us price it:
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Where you are, by postcode
- What it’s made of, if you know
- One sharp close-up of the damage
For a price in Thornicombe, photos 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.
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Repairing versus replacing in Thornicombe
Swapping a damaged bath for a new one generally means a plumber, removing the old bath, re-tiling and a new panel and disposing of the old one. A repair fixes just the damaged area in one visit. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. We do not add extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Why us?
- One price list for the whole UK
- Fixed prices from your photos
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- A year’s guarantee on all work
Read our prices page and bath cost comparison.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
How the visit works
When we visit, we arrive at the time we’ve agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. Expect it to take a few hours, depending on the damage. We tidy up before we leave and let you know when you can use it again.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased.
- We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, typically the day after.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking or access
- Open a window if you can
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
How to get a price
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, include your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
Advice
When to call us in Thornicombe
Acrylic baths that crack nearly always have a support problem. Loose legs, no proper cradle or a floor that gives let the base flex.
The things customers generally mention when they call are:
- Chips under the taps
- Holes from dropped items
- Snagging damage from a refit
- Chips along the edge of the bath
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- Who will actually do the work
- How the room is protected while they work
- Whether they match the colour on site
Work for landlords and builders
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which matters when someone is living in the home.
Looking after it afterwards
So the finish stays in good condition:
- Do not leave a fresh chip for long
- Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
- Put a towel in the bath if you’re working above it
Give the repair the full curing time we recommend before using the bath. From then on, mild cleaning is all it needs.
Do not leave a chip on a steel or cast iron bath. Water gets to the metal and rust starts, and a rust spot is a bigger repair than a clean chip.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
