Dorset · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Throop, Dorset
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths at your home in Throop, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Repairs from £95
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
How we handle bath repair in Throop
Whatever has happened to the bath, we aim for the same result: a smooth, solid repair that blends in. Proper preparation, careful filling and shaping, then colour and gloss matching so it’s level with the surrounding surface. We regularly repair cast iron enamel, acrylic and pressed steel enamel, and people most often call us about a chipped rim or side and rust by the waste and overflow.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.
- Where
- Throop (DT2)
- County
- Dorset
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Common problems we fix in Throop
Damage during fitting is very common. Tools, tiles and fittings get dropped into the bath, and the damage isn’t always spotted until later. Snagging repairs like these are a regular job for us.
These are the problems we are asked about most:
- A chip where the taps sit
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Deep scratches in acrylic
Comparing quotes
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- What aftercare is recommended
- Who turns up on the day
- What preparation is included
Can I fix it myself?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is generally cheaper.
What bath repair costs
Repairs from £95. We price every job individually, from your pictures. The main factors are:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Doing more than one item at once
- Unusual colours or finishes
Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Send photos for a quote
Phone pictures are fine, there’s no need for anything special. Make sure they show:
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- One picture of the entire bath
- What it’s made of, if you know
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
Most clients in Throop get their price from photos. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Different materials, different repairs
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it relies on good support. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
Landlord and trade work in Throop
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
What we can’t put right
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair won’t do:
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think.
Materials we work on in Throop
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
Why repair rather than replace?
Swapping a damaged bath for a new one normally involves 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 a single visit. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. 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.
What you get with us
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
Read our pricing or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Our work in Throop
Throop is about 9 miles east of Dorchester, in Dorset. Customers in Throop get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from photos, and a technician at your door on the day. Our technicians cover all 462 towns and villages across Dorset, from the larger towns to small villages.
Every address in DT2 is within our area. Nearby, we also work in Briantspuddle (1 mile west), Affpuddle (1 mile west), Lane End (1 mile east), Shitterton (1 mile north-east) and Bere Regis (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Weymouth (13 miles south-west), Dorchester (9 miles west), Wimborne Minster (13 miles east), Blandford Forum (9 miles north-east), Broadstone (11 miles east) and Corfe Mullen (10 miles east).
Landmarks near Throop
Around Throop, we work in homes near Former Church of Holy Trinity - Now Redundant. The nearest railway station is Moreton (Dorset) station, about 3.8 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum (2.6 miles west). For a walk, there’s Black Hill and Tadnoll and Winfrith Heath.
Throop questions
Is it safe with children and pets around?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work and until it has cured. The rest of the house is unaffected.
How quickly can you book me in?
We’ll give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
Do you charge for travel?
We do not add a call-out fee. Your fixed quote includes everything.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
We look at the photos and reply with a fixed quote and some dates. If we need another angle, we’ll ask.
Is a bath repair durable?
Done properly, a repair lasts for years, and ours come with a one-year guarantee. Gentle cleaning helps.
Can you fix rust around the plughole?
Yes. We remove the rust and loose enamel, seal and fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
Will you leave a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.
Is there a guarantee?
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.
Towns and villages near Throop
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The process
The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can stay at home while we are there. Protection goes down first, then the work takes a few hours. Before we leave, we explain the curing time and the aftercare.
- 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, typically the day after.
How to prepare
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
Getting a price
If you are in Throop and want a price, 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.
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