Dorset · England
Bath Repair for West Melbury homes
Fixed-price bath repair in West Melbury and the surrounding area, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- Chips on the rim or sides
Bath repair at your home in West Melbury
Small damage on a bath is worth repairing early. Exposed metal on enamelled baths soon rusts, while cracks in acrylic grow each time the bath moves. A repair stops both. Whether it’s rust by the waste and overflow and an old repair that has yellowed or come loose, we can help.
You get a one-year guarantee, the same in West Melbury as everywhere else we work.
- Location
- West Melbury (SP7)
- Area hub
- Dorset
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Your questions about bath repair in West Melbury
Will you leave a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
Do you repair coloured baths?
Yes, coloured baths are no problem. The colour is tinted by hand on the day.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include photos of each item.
Are you accredited?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Does someone need to be in?
We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
How much does bath repair cost in West Melbury?
Repairs from £95. We give a fixed quote from your pictures. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo and your postcode.
Do the materials smell?
There may be a mild smell during the work.
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.
What your bath is made of matters
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are thick and very strong, with a fused enamel surface. A chip down to the iron can rust, but the body of the bath lasts a very long time, so it’s always worth repairing.
Pressed steel
Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Chips rust quickly on steel, especially around the waste, so repair chips early.
How we price bath repair
Repairs from £95. We don’t charge extra for travel to West Melbury. The price comes down to:
- The type of damage
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- How much damage there is
- The colour and finish to match
Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for West Melbury. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Quotes from your pictures
You can usually get a fixed price without us visiting. To help us price it:
- Details of any past repairs
- One picture of the whole bath
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- The material, if you know it
Send us a picture of the damage and one of the whole item, and tell us you are in West Melbury, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
How to care for the repair
So the finish stays in good condition for years:
- Don’t leave a fresh chip for long
- Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
- Ensure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
Treat the repaired area like the rest of the bath: warm water, washing-up liquid and a soft cloth. Avoid scourers and gritty cream cleaners.
Don’t leave a chip on a steel or cast iron bath. Water gets to the metal and rust starts, turning a quick repair into a bigger one.
Our work in West Melbury
West Melbury is about 9 miles north of Blandford Forum, in Dorset. Anywhere in SP7, we come to you. West Melbury is one of 462 towns and villages in Dorset we cover.
Our visits in SP7 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You’ll find streets such as West Lane and Pitts Lane, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also work in Cann (1 mile north-east), Melbury Abbas (1 mile south-east), Cann Common (1 mile east), East Melbury (1 mile east) and Compton Abbas (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Wimborne Minster (15 miles south-east), Blandford Forum (9 miles south), Verwood (15 miles south-east), Gillingham (6 miles north-west), Sherborne (15 miles west) and Peacemarsh (6 miles north-west).
What’s near West Melbury
Our customers here include homes close to Shaftesbury School and Church of St Thomas. Other landmarks nearby include Westminster Memorial Hospital (1.7 miles north-west) and Gold Hill Museum (1.7 miles north). For a walk, there is Melbury Hill.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair will not last.
Signs you need bath repair in West Melbury
Acrylic baths that crack nearly always have a support problem. Loose legs, no proper cradle or a floor that gives let the base flex.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
- Rusty patches near the plughole
What to look for in a quote
- How soon you can use it again
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- What preparation is included
- How your room will be protected
Repair or replace in West Melbury?
Many people think a damaged bath means a new one. Normally it doesn’t: a proper repair gives it years more use, and costs far less than the disruption of a replacement. Our bath repair starts from £95. The price depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed quote from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in West Melbury
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Same prices wherever you are
- Work done at your home or business
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
Read our full price list or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
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Honest limits
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair can’t fix:
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
- A whole bath that’s dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we work on in West Melbury
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
The process
When we visit, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. The job typically takes a few hours, depending on the damage. We clean up when we’re done and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- 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.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
How to prepare
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Let us know about parking or access
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
How to get a price
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them over with your postcode, and you will get a fixed price back. Quotes are free and you’re under no obligation.
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About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
