Plymouth · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Compton, Plymouth
Fixed-price bath repair in Compton and the surrounding area, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Holes from dropped items
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
About our bath repair in Compton
Repairing baths is what we do most. A chip by the taps, a crack in the base and a rust spot by the plughole are all fixed without removing the bath, typically in a single visit. If you’re dealing with snagging damage from a refit and a hole punched through by something heavy, we can help, on pressed steel enamel, cast iron enamel and acrylic alike.
Every repair is covered by a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Plymouth.
- Location
- Compton (PL3, PL4, PL6)
- Region
- Plymouth
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
When a repair isn’t the answer
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- A steel bath rusted through
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think before booking.
Materials we repair
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
What bath repair costs
Repairs from £95. Prices are worked out job by job, from your photos. What matters most is:
- Doing more than one item at once
- The type of damage
- What the surface is made of
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Compton. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Getting a price from pictures
We price nearly every job from pictures. This is what to send:
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Any details about the material
- Where you are, by postcode
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of photos through our quote form or call us. We’ll tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
Repairs by material
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that is what we repair.
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, just like other baths.
What we do, step by step
Visits start with a quick look at the job together, so you know exactly what we are doing. Then the area is sheeted and masked and the work begins. Allow a few hours, depending on the damage, and we’ll keep you posted as we go.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased, and any rust is treated.
- We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
- We match both the colour and the shine.
- We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, normally the next day.
Preparing for the visit
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Open a window if you can
Get a quote
If you’re in Compton and want a price, the easiest route is pictures: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Related advice
Covering Compton
Compton is about 1 mile east of Plymouth, in Plymouth. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Our technicians cover 59 places across Plymouth.
Postcode districts we cover here: PL3, PL4 and PL6. Whether you live on Elm Road, Glen Road and Hill Lane or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Neighbouring places we cover include Plymouth (1 mile west), Hartley (1 mile north-west), Efford (1 mile east), Mannamead (1 mile south-west) and Mutley (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Burraton (5 miles west), St Budeaux (3 miles west), Plympton St Maurice (4 miles east), Plymstock (3 miles south-east), Morice Town (3 miles west) and Sherford (4 miles south-east).
Around Compton
Around Compton, we work in homes near Compton Inn, Compton CofE Primary School and Efford Library and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Church of Emmanuel (less than half a mile west), Lipson Co-operative Academy (0.7 miles south-east) and Central Park (1.4 miles west). Compton’s nearest station is Plymouth station, roughly 1.3 miles south-west. Further afield, we also cover the area around Mount Gould Hospital and Local Care Centre (0.8 miles south-east) and Drake Circus Shopping Centre (1.4 miles south-west).
DIY kit or professional repair?
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, and the work is guaranteed.
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
Signs you need bath repair in Compton
Rust typically starts where water sits, around the waste, under the taps or in an old chip. Water on bare metal causes rust that creeps under the surrounding enamel.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Snagging damage from a refit
- Chips under the taps
- Chips on the rim or sides
Questions to ask before booking
- How long it needs to cure
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
Repair or replace in Compton?
Cast iron baths in particular are worth repairing: getting one out, particularly from an upstairs bathroom, is a big job, and replacing like for like isn’t cheap. A repair keeps it in place. Prices start from £95. We don’t add extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
What you get with us
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
See our full price list or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Compton questions
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Yes, we frequently do. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
We come back with a fixed quote, generally with dates to choose from. There’s no obligation to book.
Do I have to be there?
We need someone to let us in. You don’t need to watch us work.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it is not worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
Do you cover the entire of Plymouth?
The whole UK, including all of Plymouth. Just include your postcode and we will offer you dates.
Can pets and children be at home?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work. The rest of the house is unaffected.
Do the materials smell?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, so we ventilate the room. It fades as everything cures.
Other services in Compton
For landlords and businesses
If you manage property in Compton, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send photos for each address and we will come back with a combined price.
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, so there is no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
