Dorset · England
Bath chip & crack repair in West Hurn, Dorset
Local bath repair for West Hurn: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
Should you replace it?
Replacing a fitted bath normally involves a plumber, lifting out the old bath, making good the tiles and panel and getting rid of the old bath. A repair fixes just the damaged area in a single visit. Prices start from £95. There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Why choose Surface Doctor in West Hurn
- One visit for most repairs
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
Take a look at our prices page and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
How we handle bath repair in West Hurn
Most bath damage, from chips and cracks to rust spots and holes, is repaired in place. There is no plumbing to disconnect, the tiles are not touched, and the finish is matched to the rest of the bath. If you’re dealing with a hole punched through by something heavy and snagging damage from a refit, we can normally put it right, on cast iron enamel, roll-top & freestanding and whirlpool & spa baths alike.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there is a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Location
- West Hurn (BH23)
- County
- Dorset
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
West Hurn and nearby
West Hurn is about 2 miles north-east of Bournemouth, in Dorset. Whether you are in the middle of West Hurn or on the outskirts, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. West Hurn is one of 462 towns and villages in Dorset we cover.
Every address in BH23 is within our area. From Hurn Court Lane and Dales Lane or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. If you’re just outside West Hurn, we cover Merritown (1 mile north-west), Throop (1 mile south-west), Hurn (1 mile north-east), Holdenhurst (1 mile south-east) and Townsend (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Christchurch (4 miles south-east), Wimborne Minster (7 miles west), Verwood (8 miles north), Ferndown (4 miles north-west), Broadstone (7 miles west) and Corfe Mullen (8 miles west).
What’s near West Hurn
We visit homes around Muscliff Primary School, Bournemouth School for Girls and Church of St John. The nearest railway station is Pokesdown station, about 2.7 miles south of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Castlepoint Shopping Centre (1.2 miles south) and Royal Bournemouth Hospital (1.6 miles south). Green spaces nearby include St Catherine's Hill.
When a repair isn’t the answer
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we can’t get to from below
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think.
What we work on
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
Repairs by material
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
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, which makes it well worth repairing.
What we are called out for in West Hurn
A bath gets knocked about more than you’d think: bottles, shower heads and razors are dropped every day, and fittings press hard against the enamel. Over time, chips and rust spots are almost inevitable.
Send us a picture if you notice any of these:
- A chipped rim or side
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Damage beneath the taps
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
What your quote should include
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- How soon you can use it again
- What prep work is covered
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
Places near West Hurn
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DIY kit or professional repair?
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.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, 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 often lifts.
How the visit works
We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you’re not left guessing. On site, it takes two to three hours for most chips in most cases. We leave the room clean and you’ll know when it can be used.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
- The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
How to prepare
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
Getting a price
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the entire bath, include your postcode and send them over. You’ll get a fixed price, not an estimate.
Related advice
Aftercare tips
A little care keeps the finish looking good. Our advice:
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
- Do not scrub with anything abrasive
- Rinse it down after each bath
Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and try not to drop heavy bottles on the repair. Get any new chip seen to quickly, before rust can start.
Rust under enamel spreads surprisingly quickly. A chip the size of a fingernail can become a much larger patch if it’s left for months, so it pays to deal with it early.
Common questions in West Hurn
What do you need from me?
Just pictures, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, we only need access to the room.
Do you charge for travel?
Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Which areas do you work in?
Everywhere in the UK, West Hurn included. There is no extra charge for travel.
Will you leave a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and we clean up when we have finished.
Will the price change on the day?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
How do I get a price for bath repair in West Hurn?
Prices start from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from pictures. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
How quickly can you book me in?
We’ll give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
Will there be a smell?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, which is why we ventilate. It fades as everything cures.
What bath repair costs
Prices start from £95. There is no area surcharge for West Hurn. What changes the price is:
- What kind of damage it is
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- Access to the area
- Whether we combine several jobs
Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is generally a fraction of the price, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Getting a price from photos
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage. Please include:
- Natural light rather than flash
- The material, if you know it
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
If you are in West Hurn and want a price, pictures are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
