Torbay · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Babbacombe, Torbay
Fixed-price bath repair in Babbacombe and the surrounding area, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
Why repair rather than replace?
Replacing a bath rarely stops at the bath: the tiles sitting on the rim tend to break, a new panel is often needed, and the plumbing has to be disconnected and refitted. A repair skips all of it. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Babbacombe
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- One price list for the entire UK
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
Read our prices page or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
How we handle bath repair in Babbacombe
You don’t need a new bath because of a chip. We fill the damage, shape it to the curve of the bath and refinish it, mixing the colour on the day. We work on cast iron enamel, acrylic and whirlpool & spa baths, and the jobs we see most are damage beneath the taps and rust spots around the plughole.
You are covered for a year from the day of the repair. Just call us if there is a problem and we’ll sort it.
- Where
- Babbacombe (TQ1, TQ2)
- Area hub
- Torbay
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Questions from Babbacombe
When can you do it?
Your quote comes with available dates. If it’s urgent, say so and we will do what we can.
Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?
Normally, yes, if we can reach behind it. We back the hole, fill it and refinish the surface.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You don’t need to watch us work.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Do you repair coloured baths?
Yes. The colour is mixed on site to suit your bath, including pastel and older colours.
I tried a repair kit. Can you fix it?
Yes. We take out the old repair and do it properly. Mention it when you send photos.
Do you cover the entire of Torbay?
The whole UK, including all of Torbay. Just include your postcode and we’ll confirm dates.
What information do you need?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
Covering Babbacombe
Babbacombe is about 1 mile south-east of Torquay, in Torbay. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Babbacombe is one of 23 places in Torbay we cover.
Every address in TQ1 and TQ2 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We regularly work on streets such as Rock Road, Denys Road and Berea Road. Close by, we cover Ellacombe (1 mile north-west), Torquay (1 mile north-west), St Marychurch (1 mile north), Wellswood (1 mile south-east) and Torre (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Paignton (3 miles south-west), Brixham (5 miles south), Marldon (3 miles west), Goodrington (4 miles south-west) and Galmpton (6 miles south).
Around Babbacombe
We visit homes around Old Brewery pub, The Spires College and Parish Church of Christ Church and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Warberry CofE Academy (less than half a mile south-east), Abbey Park and Meadows (0.9 miles south-west) and Torquay Academy (1.2 miles north-west). The closest station to Babbacombe is Torre station, roughly 1.2 miles west of the centre. A little further out are The Real Crime Museum (0.8 miles south) and Cary Castle (1 mile north-west). For a walk, there’s Occombe Valley Woods.
How the visit works
Your technician turns up at the time we agreed with you and checks the damage against your pictures first. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before we open a single tin. Most visits take two to three hours for most chips, and we leave the room as we found it.
- We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or rust.
- The chip or crack is filled, then sanded level with the bath.
- We mix the colour on the day to match your bath’s exact shade.
- Finish coats go on, then the repair is polished to blend in.
- We leave it to cure; you can typically use the bath the following day.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the area around the damage
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
Get a quote
For a price in Babbacombe, photos are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
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DIY kit or professional repair?
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair will not last.
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.
Different materials, different repairs
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, just like other baths.
Other services in Babbacombe
Keeping it looking good
Once the work has cured, treat it gently:
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
Use gentle, non-abrasive cleaners and avoid dropping heavy items on the repaired area. Get any new chip seen to quickly, before rust sets in.
Tape over a fresh chip or crack until it’s repaired, to keep water out. Take it off before we arrive.
What affects the price in Babbacombe
Repairs from £95. There is no charge for travel to Babbacombe. The price depends on:
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Doing more than one item at once
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. You’ll see the full price before you book.
Getting a price from pictures
Before you send pictures, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- What it’s made of, if you know
- One picture of the whole bath
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
When a repair is not the answer
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
- Cracks in acrylic we can’t reach from underneath
- A steel bath rusted through
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
What we work on
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
Landlords, agents and businesses in Babbacombe
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Torbay and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. We can visit several plots in one trip.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
