Devon · England
Bath Repair for Challaborough homes
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Challaborough. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- A chip where the taps sit
- Rust spots around the plughole
About our bath repair in Challaborough
You do not need a new bath because of a chip. Our repair technicians fill, shape and refinish the damage, with the colour mixed on site so the repair is hard to spot. Our technicians work on pressed steel enamel, roll-top & freestanding and whirlpool & spa baths, and people most frequently call us about hairline or through cracks in acrylic and a kit repair that didn’t last.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.
- Location
- Challaborough (TQ7)
- Region
- Devon
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. These habits help:
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
- Have new chips seen to early
- Rinse it down after each bath
Look after the repair the same way as the bath: a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs. Keep scouring pads and gritty cleaners away from it.
Don’t leave a chip on a steel or cast iron bath. Water gets to the metal and rust starts, and a rust spot is a bigger repair than a clean chip.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Cast iron
Cast iron is heavy and rigid, with a fused enamel surface. A chip down to the iron can rust, but the bath itself lasts for generations, which makes it well worth repairing.
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Challaborough and the surrounding area
Challaborough is about 7 miles south of Ivybridge, in Devon. We travel to homes and businesses in Challaborough and the surrounding area, so there’s no workshop to go to. Our repair technicians cover 586 places in Devon, from the larger towns to small villages.
Our repair technicians cover all of TQ7. Local streets include Parker Road, Warren Road and Ringmore Drive, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Challaborough: Bigbury-on-Sea (1 mile south), Buckland (2 miles south-east), Thurlestone (2 miles south-east), South Milton (3 miles south-east) and Bantham Cross (3 miles east). Further out, we also cover Ivybridge (7 miles north), Totnes (13 miles north-east), Dartmouth (14 miles east), Kingsbridge (5 miles east), Bridgetown (14 miles north-east) and Salcombe (6 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Challaborough
Around Challaborough, we work in homes near Pilchard Inn and Church of All Hallows, among other places. Well-known places in the area include South Hams Hospital (5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include South Efford Marsh.
Do you need bath repair in Challaborough?
Damage during fitting is very common. 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:
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
Before you book anyone
- How changes to the job are handled
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- What preparation is included
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
Landlords, agents and businesses in Challaborough
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Challaborough use us as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
Common questions in Challaborough
What happens after I send pictures?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote with dates.
Will there be a smell?
Expect a mild smell while we’re working, which fades afterwards.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit usually costs less than separate visits. Include photos of each item.
What information do you need?
Photos of the damage, a picture of the entire bath and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
How soon can you come?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes: twelve months. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Something went through my bath. Can it be fixed?
Generally, yes, if we can reach behind it. We back the hole, fill it and refinish the surface.
Can tenants book a repair?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
Should you replace it?
People frequently assume a cracked or chipped bath has to come out. Typically it doesn’t: a proper repair gives it years more use, and costs far less than the disruption of a replacement. 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 Challaborough
- We leave the room as we found it
- Everything repaired in place
- Fixed prices from your pictures
- One price list for the whole UK
Take a look at our pricing or bath cost comparison.
DIY kit or professional repair?
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
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.
What happens on the day
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive on time, protect everything around the work area, carry out the work and tidy away. Plan for two to three hours for most chips. Before we go, we will explain when it can be used and what to avoid for the first few days.
- 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 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 generally use the bath the following day.
Before we arrive
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Have a window or extractor fan available
Get a quote
You don’t need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: 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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What bath repair costs
Repairs from £95. You will not pay by the hour. The price depends on:
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- The material
- How hard the colour is to match
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before you book, with no extras added later.
Quotes from your photos
Phone photos are fine. Ensure they show:
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, include your postcode and send them over. You will get a fixed price, not an estimate.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
