Plymouth · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Crabtree, Plymouth
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths in Crabtree, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- A chipped rim or side
Can I fix it myself?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
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 the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
About our bath repair in Crabtree
We have repaired just about every kind of bath damage: chips from dropped bottles, rust round the plughole, cracks in acrylic and holes from falling tools. Each is repaired in place with a one-year guarantee. Typical jobs include a failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting and chips caused by builders, in pressed steel enamel, acrylic and whirlpool & spa baths.
You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Crabtree as everywhere else we work.
- Area
- Crabtree (PL3, PL7, PL6)
- County
- Plymouth
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
FAQs for Crabtree
How soon can you come?
Your quote comes with available dates. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
How long does the repair take to cure?
Most baths can be used the next day. We confirm the time before we leave.
Is there any odour?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, so we ventilate the room. It fades as everything cures.
Is the work guaranteed?
All our work carries our one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.
What happens next?
You get a fixed quote and available dates. If we need another angle, we’ll ask.
Something went through my bath. Can it be fixed?
Normally, yes, if we can reach behind it. The hole is backed, filled and refinished to match.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, frequently. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
I tried a repair kit. Can you fix it?
Regularly. We strip it out, deal with any rust and repair it again.
What we do, step by step
We turn up when we said we would, introduces themselves and checks the damage against your pictures first. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before any work starts. The work itself takes a few hours, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
Get a quote
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
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Other services in Crabtree
Repairs by material
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour-matched, just like other baths.
What a repair can’t fix
We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair cannot fix:
- A steel bath rusted through
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
- Cracks in acrylic we cannot reach from underneath
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think.
Materials we repair
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
Common problems we fix in Crabtree
A bath gets knocked about more than you’d think: everyday items get dropped into it all the time, and fittings press hard against the enamel. Sooner or later, most baths pick up a chip.
Look out for these signs:
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- Damage beneath the taps
- Snagging damage from a refit
Before you book anyone
- How soon you can use it again
- How changes to the job are handled
- Whether they match the colour on site
- How your room will be protected
How to look after the repair
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. These habits help:
- Rinse it down after each bath
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- Don’t leave a fresh chip for long
- Don’t scrub with anything abrasive
Treat the repaired area like the rest of the bath: warm water, washing-up liquid and a soft cloth. Avoid scourers and gritty cream cleaners.
Small chips are quick to repair. Left alone, they stain and can rust, so early repair saves time and money.
Crabtree and nearby
Crabtree is about 2 miles east of Hartley, in Plymouth. Clients in Crabtree get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from photos, and a technician at your door on the day. Our repair technicians cover 59 places in Plymouth.
We work across PL3, PL7 and PL6. Whether you live on Pike Road, Manor Lane and Coypool Road or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Other places close to Crabtree include Plympton (2 miles east), Plymstock (2 miles south), Elburton (2 miles south-east), Plympton St Maurice (2 miles east) and Sherford (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover North Prospect (3 miles west), Stoke (3 miles west), Ford (3 miles west), Ham (3 miles west), Pennycross (3 miles west) and Keyham (4 miles west).
Near you in Crabtree
In Crabtree, that means homes near Lipson Co-operative Academy, Woodford Primary School and Efford Library. Other local landmarks include Church of St Mary (0.8 miles south-west) and Marsh Mills pub (less than half a mile north). The nearest railway station is Plymouth station, about 2.5 miles west of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Elizabethan House Museum (2.5 miles south-west) and Drake Circus Shopping Centre (2.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Crabtree includes Crown Hill Down.
Repair or replace: which is better?
Many people think a damaged bath means a new one. In most cases it doesn’t: a proper repair gives it years more use, without the cost and upheaval of replacing it. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. You’ll see the full price before you book, with no extras added later.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Crabtree
- One visit for most repairs
- No need to remove anything
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- One-year guarantee on every repair
Take a look at our full price list or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
How we price bath repair
Prices start from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Crabtree. The price reflects:
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- What the surface is made of
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Crabtree. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Quotes from your pictures
Before you send photos, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Something in shot to show the size
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three pictures through our quote form or ring us. We’ll say straight away whether it can be repaired.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
