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Bath Repair for East Allington homes
Bath repair in East Allington without the cost of replacing. Get a fixed quote from your photos, then we come to you.
- Repairs from £95
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- Chips on the rim or sides
Bath repair in East Allington, done in place
Most bath damage, from chips and cracks to rust spots and holes, is repaired in place. There’s no plumbing to disconnect, your tiles stay as they are, and the finish is matched to the rest of the bath. Whether it’s chips along the edge of the bath and a kit repair that didn’t last, we can usually put it right.
You’re covered for a year from the day of the repair. If anything is not right, ring us and we will sort it.
- Location
- East Allington (TQ9)
- Region
- Devon
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Covering East Allington
East Allington is about 10 miles south-west of Brixham, in Devon. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. We cover all 586 towns and villages across Devon, from the larger towns to small villages.
Postcode districts we cover here: TQ9. Jobs here include addresses on Laburnum Way, Barnfield and Lister Way and the roads around them. We also travel to Blackawton (3 miles north-east), Moreleigh (3 miles north), Sherford (3 miles south), Halwell (3 miles north) and Loddiswell (3 miles west). Further out, we also cover Newton Abbot (15 miles north), Ivybridge (10 miles north-west), Totnes (8 miles north), Dartmouth (7 miles east), Highweek (15 miles north) and Kingskerswell (14 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in East Allington
Around East Allington, we work in homes near Fortescue Arms, Church of St Andrew and East Allington Primary School and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Blackawton The Mount (3.6 miles north-east) and South Hams Hospital (3.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Slapton Ley and Andrew's Wood.
Aftercare tips
Most damage we see is avoidable. A few tips:
- Store metal items away from the bath
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
Look after the repair the same way as the bath: warm water, washing-up liquid and a soft cloth. Avoid scourers and gritty cream cleaners.
Tape over a fresh chip or crack until it’s repaired, to keep water out. Take it off before we arrive.
The process
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 will explain it before carrying on.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
- The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
Getting ready for the visit
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
How to get a price
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them over with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed price back. Quotes are free and you’re under no obligation.
Advice
Landlord and trade work in East Allington
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. We can visit several plots in one trip.
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in Devon and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
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Materials and what they mean for the repair
Pressed steel
Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Exposed steel rusts fast, especially around the waste, so repair chips early.
Acrylic
An acrylic bath is a moulded sheet strengthened from below. They do not rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and cracks need support from behind to stay fixed.
When to call us in East Allington
A cracked acrylic bath generally wasn’t supported properly. Legs that aren’t adjusted, a missing cradle or a soft floor let the bath move until it cracks.
Common reasons people in East Allington contact us include:
- Damage beneath the taps
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- Snagging damage from a refit
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
What to look for in a quote
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- How your room will be protected
- What preparation is included
Common questions in East Allington
Is there a call-out fee?
Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Is a bath repair permanent?
Yes, if it’s prepared properly and the bath is sound. It carries our one-year guarantee.
What does bath repair cost?
Repairs from £95. Because every job differs, we price from photos. You’ll get a fixed figure before booking.
Is a cracked acrylic bath repairable?
Most of the time. The back of the crack is strengthened before the front is filled and refinished, so we need access under the bath.
What about rust by the waste?
Yes, very often. We take it back to sound metal, seal it, fill it and match the colour.
How quickly can you book me in?
Your quote comes with available dates. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Of course, and it usually saves money. Just add the extra items to your photos and you’ll get one combined price.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it isn’t worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
Repair or replace: which is better?
Cast iron baths in particular are worth repairing: they’re very heavy to remove, especially upstairs, and replacing like for like isn’t cheap. Repairing it leaves it where it is. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Why choose Surface Doctor in East Allington
- We leave the room as we found it
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- No need to remove anything
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
Take a look at our full price list and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. Prices are worked out job by job, from your photos. The main factors are:
- The type of damage
- Unusual colours or finishes
- The material
- Whether we combine several jobs
There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Getting a price from photos
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what we need:
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- One picture of the whole bath
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Something in shot to show the size
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, add your postcode and send them over. You will get a fixed price, not an estimate.
Can I fix it myself?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
