Dorset · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Ware, Dorset
Damaged bath in Ware? We put it right where it is, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- A cracked acrylic bath
What affects the price in Ware
Prices start from £95. There is no charge for travel to Ware. The price depends on:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Doing more than one item at once
- Access to the area
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed quote from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
How to get a fixed price
Before you send pictures, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- Where you are, by postcode
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- One picture of the whole bath
If you are in Ware and want a price, 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.
How we handle bath repair in Ware
A damaged bath doesn’t have to mean a new bathroom. Our repair technicians fill, shape and refinish the damage, mixing the colour on the day. Our technicians work on whirlpool & spa baths, pressed steel enamel and roll-top & freestanding, and people most frequently call us about scratches you can feel with a fingernail and a chip where the taps sit.
Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Where
- Ware (DT7)
- Area hub
- Dorset
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Nearby places to Ware
Other services in Ware
Signs you need bath repair in Ware
Rust typically starts where water sits, around the waste, under the taps or in an old chip. Once water reaches the steel or iron, rust spreads under the enamel.
Common reasons people in Ware contact us are:
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- Snagging damage from a refit
- A hole punched through by something heavy
What your quote should include
- How your room will be protected
- When it can be used again
- If travel is included in the price
- Whether a trained technician does the job
How the visit works
Your technician turns up at the time we agreed with you and checks the damage against your pictures first. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before we open a single tin. Most visits take two to three hours for most chips, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- First, we check the damage against your pictures and agree the plan.
- Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Make sure the area is dry
Ask for a price
Email us a photo of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, and tell us you’re in Ware, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Advice
Repairing versus replacing in Ware
Cast iron baths in particular are worth repairing: they’re very heavy to remove, especially upstairs, and a like-for-like replacement can be expensive. A repair keeps it in place. Prices start from £95. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. The full price is agreed before you book, with nothing added on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Ware
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- No extra charge for your area
- Generally one visit, start to finish
Take a look at our pricing or bath cost comparison.
Looking after it afterwards
Once the work has cured, treat it gently:
- Do not scrub with anything abrasive
- Ensure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
A repaired bath needs no special treatment, beyond gentle cleaning. Avoid bleach-based and gritty cleaners.
Until we visit, a strip of waterproof tape over the damage helps, to keep water out. Remove it before the repair.
Honest limits
We would rather lose a job than do one that will not last, so these are the limits:
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
- Cracks in acrylic we can’t reach from underneath
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
What we work on
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
For landlords and businesses
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
Letting agents often send us pictures straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
Ware and nearby
Ware is about 9 miles west of Bridport, in Dorset. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Ware is one of 462 towns and villages in Dorset where we work.
Jobs in DT7 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Other places close to Ware include Lyme Regis (1 mile north-east), Uplyme (1 mile north), Holcombe (1 mile north-west), Yawl (2 miles north) and Rousdon (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Bridport (9 miles east), Beaminster (11 miles north-east), Allington (8 miles east), Burton Bradstock (10 miles east), Bradpole (9 miles east) and Bothenhampton (9 miles east).
What’s near Ware
Around Ware, we work in homes near Allhallows College, Mrs Ethelston's CofE Primary Academy and Parish Church of St Michael and the streets around them. Nearby too are The Woodroffe School (0.6 miles north) and The Cobb Arms (0.5 miles east). Ware’s nearest station is Axminster station, roughly 4.6 miles north-west. A little further out are Axminster Hospital (4.7 miles north-west) and Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre (2.3 miles east). Open spaces near Ware include Stonebarrow Hill.
Your questions about bath repair in Ware
How long does the repair take to cure?
Usually within a day, though it depends on what we have done.
Can you fix rust around the plughole?
Yes, it’s one of the most common repairs we do. The rust is cut back to clean metal and sealed before we fill and finish it.
Is the work guaranteed?
All our work carries a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Will I be able to see the repair?
We aim for a repair you cannot easily find. How well it disappears depends on the condition of the rest of the bath.
How do I book?
Just pictures, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, we only need access to the room.
What happens after I send pictures?
We look at the pictures and reply with a fixed price and some dates. If we need another angle, we’ll ask.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include photos of each item.
Can a cracked acrylic bath be fixed?
Usually, yes, if we can reach the underside to reinforce it. Take off the bath panel and check, or send us a picture.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
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.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
