Plymouth · England
Bath Repair in Efford
Damaged bath in Efford? We repair it in place, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Rust spots around the plughole
- Chips along the edge of the bath
What your bath is made of matters
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, in much the same way.
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.
Bath repair at your home in Efford
We repair just the damaged spot and colour-match it to the bath, which costs far less than replacing a fitted bath. You can usually use the bath the following day. We regularly repair pressed steel enamel, roll-top & freestanding and acrylic, and people most frequently call us about damage beneath the taps and scuffs and scratches in the surface.
Every job is backed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.
- Where
- Efford (PL3, PL6, PL4)
- County
- Plymouth
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Where we work around Efford
Efford is about 1 mile east of Plymouth, in Plymouth. Clients in Efford get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from pictures, and a technician at your door on the day. Our technicians cover all 59 towns and villages in Plymouth, from the larger towns to small villages.
Our visits in PL3, PL6 and PL4 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether you live on Pike Road, Revel Road and Teign Road or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Close by, we cover Compton (1 mile west), Hartley (1 mile west), Laira (1 mile south-east), Plymouth (1 mile west) and Mannamead (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Keyham (3 miles west), Burraton (6 miles west), St Budeaux (3 miles west), Plympton St Maurice (3 miles east), Morice Town (3 miles west) and Sherford (3 miles south-east).
What’s near Efford
Around Efford, we work in homes near Lipson Co-operative Academy, Lifeboat Inn and St Paul's Church. You’ll also find High View School (under half a mile south), Central Park (1.8 miles west) and Efford Library (under half a mile south). For rail, the closest station is Plymouth station, about 1.7 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Drake Circus Shopping Centre (1.7 miles south-west) and Mount Gould Hospital and Local Care Centre (0.7 miles south).
Repairing versus replacing in Efford
When the bath is otherwise sound, repairing beats replacing. It costs less, takes less time and causes far less upheaval, and you keep the bath you chose. If the whole surface is worn, re-enamelling may make more sense, and we will tell you. Prices start from £95. What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed quote from your pictures, so you know the cost before booking.
Why Efford clients choose us
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Everything repaired in place
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
Read our pricing or bath cost comparison.
Honest limits
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair won’t do:
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
- Wear across the whole surface, which needs re-enamelling
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think.
Materials we repair
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
Landlord and trade work in Efford
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.
DIY kit or professional repair?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is usually the cheaper route.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
Looking after it afterwards
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
- Have new chips seen to early
A repaired bath needs no special treatment, beyond gentle cleaning. Avoid bleach-based and gritty cleaners and give it a rinse after each bath.
If an acrylic bath has a crack, stop showering in it until it’s repaired. Every use opens the crack a little more, and it can start to leak underneath.
Efford: your questions answered
How long does the repair take to cure?
Generally the following day. We’ll tell you the exact curing time when we finish.
Can tenants book a repair?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
Can you repair a crack in an acrylic bath?
Most of the time. The back of the crack is strengthened before the front is filled and refinished, so access behind the panel is important.
Are you accredited?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes, often. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
In most cases. We remove the old repair before doing a new one.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Typically, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.
What happens on the day
Your technician turns up at the time we agreed with you and checks the damage against your pictures first. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before we open a single tin. Most visits take a morning or an afternoon, and we leave the room as we found it.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased, and any rust is treated.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, usually the next day.
How to prepare
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Have a window or extractor fan available
How to get a price
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Related advice
When to call us in Efford
Dropped items cause the majority of chips, and building work is a common culprit. Acrylic baths crack for a different reason: poor support underneath, so the bath flexes when it’s full.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- A cracked acrylic bath
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- If travel is included in the price
- How your room will be protected
Also in Efford
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
