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Bath Repair in Broadhempston
Local bath repair for Broadhempston: a fixed quote from photos, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips caused by builders
- Rust by the waste and overflow
DIY repairs versus a professional job
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, 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 won’t last.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is generally cheaper.
Bath repair in Broadhempston without replacing anything
We see 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. We regularly repair whirlpool & spa baths, pressed steel enamel and roll-top & freestanding, and people most frequently call us about damage done while the bathroom was being fitted and a cracked acrylic bath.
Older homes around Broadhempston may have baths that have been in place for decades. A sound older bath is well worth repairing.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you’re covered after the visit.
- Location
- Broadhempston (TQ9)
- County
- Devon
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
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What a repair can’t fix
Not everything can be repaired, and we would rather say so up front. We cannot fix:
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we cannot get to from below
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Materials we repair
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
How to care for the repair
It’s all simple stuff:
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- Put a towel in the bath if you’re working above it
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
- Have new chips seen to early
Keep metal objects like razors and cans off the surface, as they can leave rust marks. A dripping tap should be fixed early, too.
Do not leave a chip on a steel or cast iron bath. Once water reaches the metal, rust begins, and a rust spot is a bigger repair than a clean chip.
Broadhempston homes and their baths
For older houses around Broadhempston, near landmarks such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, an original cast iron or steel bath is worth keeping, and bath repair gives it years more use.
Broadhempston is about 4 miles south-west of Newton Abbot, in Devon. Across the TQ9 area, we come to you. Broadhempston is one of 586 places in Devon where we work.
Our repair technicians cover all of TQ9 for bath repair. You will find streets such as New Lane, No Place Hill and Wotten Way, and we cover them all. Close by, we cover Torbryan (1 mile east), Ipplepen (2 miles east), Littlehempston (2 miles south), Combe Fishacre (3 miles south-east) and Totnes (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Newton Abbot (4 miles north-east), Teignmouth (9 miles north-east), Kingsteignton (6 miles north-east), Ivybridge (12 miles south-west), Dawlish (12 miles north-east) and Bovey Tracey (7 miles north).
Landmarks near Broadhempston
In Broadhempston, that means homes near Coppa Dolla Inn and the streets around them. Broadhempston’s nearest station is Totnes station, roughly 3.4 miles south. Further afield, we also cover the area around Berry Pomeroy Castle (3.2 miles south-east) and Timehouse: The Timetravellers Museum & Narnia Totnes Shop (3.7 miles south). For a walk, there’s Orley Common.
When to call us in Broadhempston
Many chips happen while the bathroom is being fitted. Tradespeople drop tools and tiles into the bath, and the damage isn’t always spotted until later. Snagging repairs like these are a regular job for us.
Get in touch if you’ve noticed:
- Holes from dropped items
- Rust spots around the plughole
- Chips caused by builders
- Chips on the rim or sides
If you let a flat or house near Totnes station (about 3.4 miles south), we repair baths between tenancies so it’s ready to let again quickly.
What your quote should include
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- When it can be used again
- Aftercare advice
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
How it works
Here’s how a visit normally runs: we arrive at the agreed slot, sheet and mask the area around the job, carry out the work and clear up. Plan for a few hours from start to finish. Before we go, we will explain when it can be used and what to avoid for the first few days. In a village or hamlet like Broadhempston, access can be the only tricky part. Once we are there, the bath repair works exactly as anywhere else.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased.
- We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the next day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
Get a quote
You do not need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
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Common questions in Broadhempston
Do you work for landlords with property near Totnes station?
Yes. We repair baths between tenancies for landlords and letting agents, and we can quote for several properties together.
Can you restore the original baths in an older house in Broadhempston?
Generally, yes. Older baths are frequently worth repairing rather than replacing. Send us pictures and we’ll tell you what’s possible.
Can you quote from photos?
Nearly always. If pictures don’t show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.
Can pets and children be at home?
Just keep them out of the work area. We will let you know when it’s safe to use again.
Will it make a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.
Can you fix rust around the plughole?
Yes, it’s one of the most common repairs we do. We take it back to sound metal, seal it, fill it and match the colour.
Can landlords book you?
We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
How do I book?
Just pictures, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, access to the room.
Work for landlords and builders
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, pictures and access details.
Repair or replace in Broadhempston?
For damage in one or two places, a repair is the obvious choice. 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. Replacement in Broadhempston means trades, travel and waste removal, while bath repair is one trip.
Prices start from £95. Compared with replacing, repairing typically costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Broadhempston
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- No need to remove anything
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
Take a look at our Full price list Or Guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Repairs by material
Pressed steel
Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Chips rust quickly on steel, especially around the waste, so early repairs matter.
Acrylic
An acrylic bath is a moulded sheet strengthened from below. There’s no rust, but cracks, holes and scratches happen, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
