Bournemouth · England
Bath Repair for West Howe homes
We travel to West Howe for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Everything is done in place, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- A chip where the taps sit
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
When a repair isn’t the answer
It helps to know what we cannot do:
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
- A steel bath rusted through
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think.
Materials we repair
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
How we handle bath repair in West Howe
It pays to repair bath damage while it’s small. On steel and cast iron, exposed metal starts to rust, while cracks in acrylic grow each time the bath moves. A repair stops both. Whether it’s chips caused by builders and deep scratches in acrylic, we can help.
You’re covered after we leave: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we’ll explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Location
- West Howe (BH11, BH12, BH10)
- County
- Bournemouth
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
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How it works
Here’s how a visit typically runs: we arrive on time, sheet and mask the area around the job, carry out the work and tidy away. Allow two to three hours for most chips from start to finish. Before leaving, we tell you how long to leave it and how to care for it.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage.
- 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, generally the following day.
Before we arrive
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Have a window or extractor fan available
Ask for a price
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of pictures using our quote form or call us. We’ll tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
Advice
Different materials, different repairs
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are thick and very strong, finished with fired enamel. A chip down to the iron can rust, but the bath itself lasts for generations, so it’s always worth repairing.
Repair or replace in West Howe?
When the bath is otherwise sound, repairing beats replacing. It’s quicker, cheaper and far less disruptive, and the bathroom stays as it is. If the entire surface is worn, re-enamelling may make more sense, and we will tell you. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Why choose Surface Doctor in West Howe
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
See our pricing and bath cost comparison.
How we price bath repair
Repairs from £95. You won’t pay by the hour. The price depends on:
- How much damage there is
- The material
- The type of damage
- How hard the colour is to match
We don’t add 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.
Send photos for a quote
We price nearly every job from photos. This is what we need:
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Any details about the material
- A photo taken from further back
- Something in shot to show the size
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job.
Landlord and trade work in West Howe
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
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.
West Howe: your questions answered
Is the work guaranteed?
All our work carries our one-year guarantee. We’ll explain what it covers when we quote.
Will there be a smell?
It depends on the job, but frequently a little. Open windows and an extractor fan help, and it soon fades.
Are you accredited?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners in West Howe.
What does bath repair cost?
Repairs from £95. We give a fixed quote from your pictures. Send a close-up and a photo of the whole item and your postcode.
Can you redo an old repair?
Yes. We remove the old filler and start again. Mention it when you send pictures.
Do you work in West Howe?
Yes. We work across the UK and travel to West Howe and the rest of Bournemouth. Send us photos for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
We are happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Just make sure the landlord agrees.
DIY kit or professional repair?
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it does not stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
Common problems we fix in West Howe
Nearly all the chips we see start with something being dropped: bottles, shower heads, tiles and tools. On enamelled baths, a chip that reaches the metal lets water in, and rust follows.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- Snagging damage from a refit
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
- A chip where the taps sit
Before booking anyone
- Who will actually do the work
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- What happens if they find more damage
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
Where we work around West Howe
West Howe is about 2 miles north-east of Poole, in Bournemouth. Whether you’re in the middle of West Howe or on the outskirts, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Our technicians cover all 20 towns and villages across Bournemouth, from the larger towns to small villages.
Our visits in BH11, BH12 and BH10 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets such as Hall Road, Duck Lane and Gort Road, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around West Howe: Knighton Heath (1 mile west), Bearwood (1 mile north-west), Alder Hills (1 mile south), Kinson (1 mile north-east) and Rossmore (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Bournemouth (3 miles south-east), Springbourne (4 miles south-east), Pokesdown (5 miles east), Boscombe (4 miles south-east), West Cliff (3 miles south-east) and Westbourne (3 miles south).
Local landmarks in West Howe
Our customers here include homes close to Heathlands Primary Academy, St Philip and LeAF Studio and the streets around them. Nearby too are Fernheath Playing Fields (under half a mile east) and Oakmead College of Technology (less than half a mile north). West Howe’s nearest station is Branksome station, roughly 2.1 miles south. A little further out are The Arcade (3.2 miles south-east) and Big Four Railway Museum & Model Centre (3.1 miles south-east).
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
