Torbay · England

Bath chip & crack repair in Cockington, Torbay

Local bath repair for Cockington: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.

Repairs from £95
Chips under the taps
Rust by the waste and overflow

Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath repair near Cockington

How we handle bath repair in Cockington

Whatever the damage, the aim is the same: a repair that’s smooth, sound and hard to spot. Proper preparation, careful filling and shaping, then colour and gloss matching so it sits flush with the rest of the bath. Typical jobs include hairline or through cracks in acrylic and deep scratches in acrylic, in whirlpool & spa baths, roll-top & freestanding and acrylic.

You are covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we explain what it covers before you book.

Where: Cockington (TQ2)
Region: Torbay
Guarantee: One year on every repair
Quote: From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
Phone: 0345 017 0787
Page updated: 23 October 2026

Rusty chip next to a bath plughole, before and after repair

What we do, step by step

Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, cover and mask the work area, then carry out the work, which normally takes a few hours, depending on the damage. If we find something your photos didn’t show, we’ll explain it before carrying on.

We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and rust.
We fill the damage and sand it flush with the surrounding surface.
The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
We apply the finish coats and polish the repair so it blends in.
Once it has cured, typically by the day after, the bath is ready to use.

Preparing for the visit

Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
Clear the area around the damage

How to get a price

Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them over with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price. Quotes are free and no obligation.

Send photos for a quote

Advice

Looking after it afterwards

After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:

Do not leave razors or cans standing in the bath
Give the bath a quick rinse after use
Check that an acrylic bath does not move when you stand in it
Cover the bath during DIY or decorating

Treat the repaired area like the rest of the bath: a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs. Keep scouring pads and gritty cleaners away from it.

If water is getting through a crack, stop using the bath until it’s repaired. Water under the bath can damage the floor and the ceiling below.

Work for landlords and builders

Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Cockington use us as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it generally costs far less than a refit.

Hospitality businesses cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.

What your bath is made of matters

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

Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, just like other baths.

Questions from Cockington

Is a bath repair durable?

A properly prepared repair should last a long time, and it’s guaranteed for a year. Gentle cleaning helps it last.

What areas do you cover?

We work UK-wide. Prices don’t change with location.

Do you hold any accreditations?

We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.

What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?

Your quote covers the damage in the pictures. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.

Do you come to Cockington?

Yes, we do. We send a technician to Cockington for every job, with no extra charge for travel.

Something went through my bath. Can it be fixed?

Typically, yes, if we can reach behind it. We back the hole, fill it and refinish the surface.

Can you repair something that is been repaired before?

Generally, yes. Tell us what was done before.

Can you repair a crack in an acrylic bath?

Usually, yes, as long as we can get to the back of the crack to support it. Take off the bath panel and check, or send us a photo.

What bath repair costs

Prices start from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price is based on:

Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
How many areas need work
Unusual colours or finishes
How many items we do on one visit

We do not add extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.

How to get a fixed quote

Two or three clear photos are usually enough. It helps if you send:

One sharp close-up of the damage
Any details about the material
Something in shot to show the size
The postcode, so we can plan the visit

There is no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.

Should you replace it?

A new bath brings a chain of other jobs: the tiles sitting on the rim tend to break, the panel may not fit the new one, and the plumbing has to be disconnected and refitted. A repair skips all of it. Prices start from £95. We charge the same wherever you are, so there’s no premium for Cockington. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.

Why Cockington clients choose us

Straight answers about what a repair can do
Same prices wherever you are
Usually one visit, start to finish
CHAS and Constructionline accredited

Read our pricing and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.

Cockington and the surrounding area

Cockington is about 1 mile south-west of Torre, in Torbay. Customers in Cockington get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from photos, then a visit to do the work. Cockington is one of 23 places in Torbay where we work.

Every address in TQ2 is covered. Streets in the area include Leys Road, Court Road and Totnes Road. We also cover the places around Cockington: Chelston (1 mile east), Torre (1 mile north-east), Preston (1 mile south-west), Shiphay (1 mile north) and Torquay (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Brixham (5 miles south), Watcombe (3 miles north-east), Goodrington (3 miles south) and Galmpton (5 miles south).

Around Cockington

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Chelston Manor Hotel, Abbey Park and Meadows and Cockington Primary School and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Church of St Matthew (within half a mile east), Torquay Boys' Grammar School (0.9 miles north) and Torquay Academy (1.3 miles north-east). For rail, the closest station is Torquay station, about 0.6 miles east. Further afield, we also cover the area around The Real Crime Museum (1.4 miles east) and Cary Castle (1.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Occombe Valley Woods.

What we’re called out for in Cockington

Dropped items cause the majority of chips, and a lot happen during bathroom refits. Cracks in acrylic have a different cause: the bath is not properly supported, so it flexes under weight.

Send us a picture if you notice any of these: