Dorset · England

Bath and surface repairs in DT9

Our technicians cover all of the DT9 postcode district, including Sherborne, Milborne Port and Yetminster. All work is done at your home, with a one-year guarantee.

Need a repair in DT9?

Our bath repair service in DT9

A typical bath repair is a few hours’ work, and you can generally bathe again the following day. There is no need to book a plumber or tiler, because the bath doesn’t move. We work on acrylic, whirlpool & spa baths and roll-top & freestanding, and people most frequently call us about rust spots around the plughole and chips caused by builders.

We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you know when to expect us. On site, it takes two to three hours for most chips for most jobs. The room is left tidy.

  1. We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or rust.
  2. We fill the damage and sand it flush with the surrounding surface.
  3. We tint the finish on the day to suit your bath’s shade of white or colour.
  4. We apply the finish coats and polish the repair so it blends in.
  5. The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the next day.

What it costs in DT9

Prices start from £95. We charge the same wherever you are, so there’s no premium for DT9. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.

What you get with us

  • A fixed quote before booking
  • We leave the room as we found it
  • A year’s guarantee on all work
  • No need to remove anything

Ask for a price

Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them over with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed quote back. Quotes are free and no obligation.

What’s near Sherborne

We visit homes around Sherborne Preparatory School, St Paul and Sherborne Primary School, among other places. You will also find The Gryphon School (0.7 miles north) and The White Hart Public House (less than half a mile east). For rail, the closest station is Sherborne station, roughly 0.5 miles south-east. A little further out are Sherborne Steam & Waterwheel Centre (0.6 miles east) and Sherborne Old Castle (0.7 miles east). For a walk, there’s Babylon Hill.

Why repair rather than replace?

Swapping a damaged bath for a new one typically means a plumber, removing the old bath, making good the tiles and panel and disposing of the old one. A repair deals only with the damage in a single visit.

Comparing quotes

  • How to care for the finish
  • Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
  • What prep work is covered
  • How your room will be protected

Prices and what affects them

Repairs from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we take into account:

  • Whether we combine several jobs
  • How easy the damage is to reach
  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
  • Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear

A repair generally costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send pictures and we will give you the exact figure.

Quotes from your pictures

Before you send photos, a few simple things make all the difference:

  • Your postcode, so we can check dates
  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • One picture of the whole bath
  • A clear, close picture of the problem area

Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, add your postcode and send them over. You will get a fixed price, not an estimate.

When a repair isn’t the answer

We will always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair will not do:

  • Metal that has corroded all the way through
  • A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
  • Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath

How the damage happens

Rust usually starts where water sits, by the plughole, beneath dripping taps or in an unrepaired chip. Once water reaches the steel or iron, rust spreads under the enamel.

Keep an eye out for these signs:

  • Scuffs and scratches in the surface
  • A cracked acrylic bath
  • Rust by the waste and overflow
  • Snagging damage from a refit

Different materials, different repairs

Acrylic

An acrylic bath is a moulded sheet strengthened from below. They don’t rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.

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.

DT9 questions

What does bath repair cost?

Repairs from £95. We give a fixed quote from your photos. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo and your postcode.

Will you leave a mess?

We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and we clean up when we have finished.

Is the work guaranteed?

Yes: twelve months. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.

When can you do it?

Your quote comes with available dates. Tell us if you need it done quickly.

Which areas do you work in?

The entire UK, including all of Dorset. Send your postcode with your pictures and we will confirm dates.

Do you do work for letting agents?

Yes, frequently. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.

What about rust by the waste?

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.

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