Dorset · England
Bath chip & crack repair in West Moors, Dorset
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for homeowners, landlords and businesses in West Moors. Send pictures for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- A kit repair that didn’t last
Our work in West Moors
West Moors is about 4 miles south of Verwood, in Dorset. Our technicians come to homes and businesses in West Moors and nearby villages, so you don’t need to take anything anywhere. We work in all 462 towns and villages across Dorset, from the larger towns to small villages.
Here we cover the BH22 postcode area. Whether you live on Station Road, Fernside Road and Shirley Close or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. If you are just outside West Moors, we cover Trickett's Cross (1 mile south), Woolsbridge (1 mile north-east), Ferndown (1 mile south-west), St Leonards (2 miles east) and Three Legged Cross (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Christchurch (8 miles south-east), Wimborne Minster (4 miles west), Blandford Forum (12 miles west), Verwood (4 miles north), Broadstone (7 miles south-west) and Corfe Mullen (7 miles south-west).
What’s near West Moors
Typical jobs here are in homes near Oakhurst Community First School, St Mary the Virgin and Ferndown Upper School, among other places. Also close by are Ferndown Common (1.9 miles south-west) and Elephant & Castle pub (within half a mile west). Nearby you will also find Stapehill Abbey (2.4 miles south-west) and St Leonard's Hospital (1.2 miles east).
Bath repair in West Moors, done in place
Chips, cracks, rust spots and small holes can be repaired with the bath left exactly where it is. There’s no plumbing to disconnect, your tiles stay as they are, and the repaired area is colour matched so it blends in. We regularly repair roll-top & freestanding, cast iron enamel and acrylic, and the jobs we see most are a chip where the taps sit and rust by the waste and overflow.
Every job is backed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.
- Where
- West Moors (BH22)
- County
- Dorset
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Can I fix it myself?
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.
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, and the work is guaranteed.
Common problems we fix in West Moors
Many chips happen while the bathroom is being fitted. Tools, tiles and fittings get dropped into the bath, frequently before anyone notices. Snagging repairs like these are a regular job for us.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Chips caused by builders
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- A chip where the taps sit
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- What protection goes down before work starts
- Aftercare advice
- If travel is included in the price
What happens on the day
Visits start with a quick look at the job together, so you know exactly what we are doing. Then the area is sheeted and masked and the work begins. You can expect it to take a morning or an afternoon.
- We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and rust.
- The chip or crack is filled, then sanded level with the bath.
- We tint the finish on the day to suit your bath’s shade of white or colour.
- We apply the finish coats and polish the repair so it blends in.
- We leave it to cure; you can typically use the bath the next day.
Preparing for the visit
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
Getting a price
Email us a photo of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, with your BH22 postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.
Advice
Repair or replace in West Moors?
If the rest of the bath is in good condition, a repair is almost always the better choice. It’s quicker, cheaper and far less disruptive, and you keep the bath you chose. Where the whole surface is tired, we may suggest re-enamelling instead. Prices start from £95. No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Why choose Surface Doctor in West Moors
- Most jobs done in one visit
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Same prices wherever you are
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
Read our pricing and bath cost comparison.
What we cannot put right
We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair will not do:
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
- Cracks in acrylic we cannot reach from underneath
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.
What we work on
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
FAQs for West Moors
Can you repair a hole in a bath?
Frequently, if there is access underneath. The hole is backed, filled and refinished to match.
Is my repair covered?
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
What happens after I send photos?
We come back with a fixed quote, usually with dates to choose from. There is no obligation to book.
Will you leave a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.
Are there extra charges for West Moors?
There is no separate call-out charge. Your fixed quote includes everything.
What about rust by the waste?
Yes. We remove the rust and loose enamel, seal and fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.
How much does bath repair cost in West Moors?
Repairs from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from pictures. You’ll get a fixed figure before you book.
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Looking after it afterwards
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Do not scrub with anything abrasive
- Do not leave razors or cans standing in the bath
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
- Rinse it down after each bath
There is nothing special to do after a repair, just sensible cleaning. Avoid bleach-based and gritty cleaners.
Until we visit, a strip of waterproof tape over the damage helps, to keep water out. Take it off before we arrive.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, in much the same way.
Landlords, agents and businesses in West Moors
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, pictures and access details.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
