Devon · England
Bath Repair in Brentor
Bath repair across Brentor and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- A chip where the taps sit
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
DIY repairs versus a professional job
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is generally cheaper.
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 frequently lifts.
Bath repair at your home in Brentor
We’ve repaired just about every kind of bath damage: chips from dropped bottles, rust round the plughole, cracks in acrylic and holes from falling tools. All of it is repaired where the bath stands with a one-year guarantee. We work on pressed steel enamel, acrylic and whirlpool & spa baths, and people most frequently call us about a chipped rim or side and rusty patches near the plughole.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there is a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Where
- Brentor (PL19)
- County
- Devon
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Our work in Brentor
Brentor is about 5 miles north of Tavistock, in Devon. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Brentor is one of 586 places in Devon we cover.
Our visits in PL19 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Other places close to Brentor include North Brentor (1 mile south-east), Mary Tavy (2 miles south-east), Lydford (3 miles north-east), Lamerton (3 miles south-west) and Wilminstone (4 miles south). Further out, we also cover Tavistock (5 miles south), Okehampton (11 miles north-east), Tiddy Brook Meadows (6 miles south), Bere Alston (9 miles south), Hatherleigh (15 miles north) and Horrabridge (8 miles south).
Local landmarks in Brentor
Our clients here include homes close to Christ Church and the streets around them. Nearby you’ll also find Lydford Castle (2.7 miles north-east) and Tavistock Hospital (4.7 miles south).
FAQs for Brentor
Can you fix rust around the plughole?
Yes, very often. The rust is cut back to clean metal and sealed before we fill and finish it.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it isn’t worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
What happens next?
You’ll get a fixed quote back, plus dates. You are under no obligation.
How soon can you come?
We will give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
I tried a repair kit. Can you fix it?
Regularly. The old material comes out, any rust is treated, then we repair it properly.
Will it make a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.
Do I have to be there?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Yes, regularly. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
What your bath is made of matters
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are thick and very strong, with a fused enamel surface. Chips can rust if left, but the body of the bath lasts a very long time, which makes it well worth repairing.
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.
Aftercare tips
Most damage we see is avoidable. These habits help:
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- Make sure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and avoid dropping heavy items on the repaired area. Get any new chip seen to quickly, before rust sets in.
Avoid standing in a cracked acrylic bath until it’s fixed. Each time it flexes, the crack grows, and water can get through to the floor below.
The process
We work cleanly and quietly. Protection goes down first, then the work takes a few hours. Before we leave, we explain the curing time and the aftercare.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- We match both the colour and the shine.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the next day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know about parking or access
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
Getting a price
You don’t need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
Advice
Signs you need bath repair in Brentor
Acrylic baths that crack nearly always have a support problem. Legs that are not adjusted, a missing cradle or a soft floor let the base flex until the acrylic gives way.
Most people contact us after spotting something like this:
- A chipped rim or side
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- Rust by the waste and overflow
What your quote should include
- How the room is protected while they work
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- How changes to the job are handled
- What preparation is included
Should you replace it?
A repair makes sense whenever the damage is localised. It’s a fraction of the cost of a new bath and fitting, it takes one visit, and the bathroom stays exactly as it is. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Brentor
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Most jobs done in one visit
- No extra charge for your area
Read our full price list and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
What affects the price in Brentor
Repairs from £95. We give every job a fixed quote from photos. These are the things that affect it:
- How many areas need work
- How many items we do on one visit
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- The material and finish
What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed quote from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
Quotes from your photos
You can take the photos on your phone, there is no need for anything special. Just make sure we can see:
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Where you are, by postcode
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- The material, if you know it
Most clients in Brentor get their price from pictures. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Also near Brentor
What else we do in Brentor
Landlord and trade work in Brentor
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
If you manage property in Brentor, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send photos for each one and we’ll price them together.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
