Dorset · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Uploders, Dorset
Bath repair in and around Uploders: a fixed quote from photos, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips under the taps
- A kit repair that didn’t last
Should I try a DIY kit first?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is typically the cheaper route.
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, it’s worth having it done properly.
Bath repair in Uploders without replacing anything
We see every kind of bath damage: dropped-bottle chips, plughole rust, acrylic cracks and impact holes. Each is repaired in place. Common call-outs are for scuffs and scratches in the surface and chips along the edge of the bath, on roll-top & freestanding, whirlpool & spa baths and acrylic.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you’re not left on your own once we’ve gone.
- Location
- Uploders (DT6)
- Area hub
- Dorset
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
When to call us in Uploders
Many chips happen while the bathroom is being fitted. Tradespeople drop tools and tiles into the bath, frequently before anyone notices. We repair snagging damage like this regularly.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Chips under the taps
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- Chips caused by builders
What to look for in a quote
- Who will actually do the work
- What prep work is covered
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- Whether the price covers travel
What bath repair costs
Repairs from £95. Each job gets its own fixed quote. This is what makes a difference:
- What the surface is made of
- Access to the area
- How hard the colour is to match
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
Compared with replacing, repairing usually costs far less, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Getting a price from pictures
Phone pictures are fine, there’s no need for anything special. Just ensure we can see:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Any details about the material
- Something in shot to show the size
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
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 to us. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
The process
Visits start with a quick look at the job together, so you know exactly what we are doing. Then the area is sheeted and masked and we start. It normally takes two to three hours for most chips, and we’ll keep you posted as we go.
- First, we check the damage against your photos and agree the plan.
- Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
- The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of the bath.
- The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
Getting ready for the visit
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Clear the area around the damage
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
How to get a price
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire bath, we can give you a fixed quote.
Advice
Repairs by material
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid, and often freestanding. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, in much the same way.
Pressed steel
Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Exposed steel rusts fast, especially around the waste, so repair chips early.
How to look after the repair
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
A repaired bath needs no special treatment. Avoid bleach-based and gritty cleaners and give it a rinse after each bath.
A small chip is a quick job. Left alone, they stain and can rust, so early repair saves time and money.
Uploders questions
Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?
Usually, yes, if we can reach behind it. The hole is backed, filled and refinished to match.
Do you charge for travel?
We don’t add a call-out fee. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes. The colour is mixed on site to suit your bath, including pastel and older colours.
How do I book?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes, for a year. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
In most cases. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so mention it when you send photos.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
When a repair is not the answer
We’d rather lose a job than do one that will not last, so these are the limits:
- A whole bath that’s dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Surfaces we repair
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
About Uploders
Uploders is about 2 miles east of Bridport, in Dorset. We visit homes and businesses in Uploders, so you do not need to take anything anywhere. Our technicians cover 462 places in Dorset.
Jobs in DT6 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. We also travel to Loders (1 mile north-west), Shipton Gorge (1 mile south), Walditch (1 mile west), Bradpole (2 miles west) and West Milton (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Weymouth (14 miles south-east), Dorchester (11 miles east), Rodwell (14 miles south-east), Fordington (12 miles east), Lyme Regis (10 miles west) and Melcombe Regis (14 miles south-east).
Around Uploders
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to The Crown pub, Uploders Methodist Church and Loders CofE Primary Academy and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Bridport Community Hospital (2.9 miles west) and Burcomb Wood (3.4 miles north). Not far away are Eggardon Hill.
Landlord and trade work in Uploders
If you manage property in Uploders, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send photos for each address and we’ll price them together.
Letting agents often send us photos straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
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What else we do in Uploders
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
