Dorset · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Upwey, Dorset
Bath repair in Upwey without the cost of replacing. Send us pictures for a fixed price, then book a visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- Chips caused by builders
Your questions about bath repair in Upwey
How long does the repair take to cure?
Most baths can be used the next day. We will tell you the exact curing time when we finish.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Can you redo an old repair?
Regularly. We strip it out, deal with any rust and repair it again.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Usually, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Does someone need to be in?
We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Will there be a smell?
There may be a mild smell during the work that clears as it cures.
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes, we match coloured baths too. The colour is tinted by hand on the day.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and we will quote them together.
Bath repair at your home in Upwey
Bath repair is our most common job. Chips on the rim, rust around the waste and cracks in acrylic are all fixed without removing the bath, normally in one visit. Whether it’s chips on the rim or sides and a failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting, we can help, on roll-top & freestanding, cast iron enamel and pressed steel enamel alike.
Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Upwey (DT3)
- County
- Dorset
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How it works
We work cleanly and quietly, so you can carry on at home. Protection goes down first, then the work takes a morning or an afternoon. Before we leave, we explain the curing time and the aftercare.
- We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or rust.
- Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
- We mix the colour on the day to match your bath’s exact shade.
- We build up the finish and polish it into the surrounding enamel.
- Once it has cured, usually by the day after, the bath is ready to use.
How to prepare
- Open a window if you can
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
Ask for a price
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three photos using our quote form or ring us. We will say immediately if a repair is the right fix.
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Repair or replace in Upwey?
Cast iron baths in particular are worth repairing: getting one out, particularly from an upstairs bathroom, is a big job, and replacing like for like isn’t cheap. Repairing it leaves it where it is. Prices start from £95. There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Why Upwey clients choose us
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Most jobs done in one visit
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Same prices wherever you are
See our pricing or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
What a repair cannot fix
Some jobs are not right for a repair, for example:
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
What we work on
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
DIY repairs versus a professional job
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is generally the cheaper route.
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
Upwey and the surrounding area
Upwey is about 3 miles south-west of Dorchester, in Dorset. We agree a date that works for you, and you will know when to expect us, so you are not left waiting in all day. Upwey is one of 462 places in Dorset where we work.
We cover every part of DT3 and the streets around it. We regularly work on streets such as Gould's Hill and Church Street. Nearby, we also work in Broadwey (1 mile south-east), Buckland Ripers (2 miles south), Nottington (2 miles south), Winterborne Monkton (2 miles north-east) and Winterborne St Martin (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Weymouth (4 miles south), Dorchester (3 miles north-east), Bridport (13 miles west), Portland (8 miles south), Rodwell (4 miles south) and Fordington (4 miles north-east).
Around Upwey
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Church of St Laurence, The Old Ship Inn and Wey Valley School and Sports College and the streets around them. The closest station to Upwey is Upwey station, roughly 1.5 miles south-east. Further afield, we also cover the area around Wessex Water Museum (3 miles east) and Wyke Castle (5 miles south). Open spaces near Upwey include Jordan Hill and Radipole Lake.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Cast iron
Cast iron is heavy and rigid, 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
An acrylic bath is a moulded sheet strengthened from below. They don’t rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.
What we’re called out for in Upwey
Damage during fitting is very common. Tradespeople drop tools and tiles into the bath, and the damage isn’t always spotted until later. Snagging repairs like these are a regular job for us.
Customers generally contact us about:
- Rust spots around the plughole
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- Holes from dropped items
- A kit repair that didn’t last
Before you book anyone
- What happens if they find more damage
- If travel is included in the price
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- What aftercare is recommended
Landlords, agents and businesses in Upwey
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in Dorset and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
How we price bath repair
Prices start from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before booking. We take into account:
- How many items we do on one visit
- How hard the colour is to match
- What kind of damage it is
- How much damage there is
Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send photos and we will give you the exact figure.
Getting a price from pictures
Most quotes are done from photos alone. To help us price it:
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- One picture of the whole bath
- The material, if you know it
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole bath, we can give you a fixed price without visiting.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
