Plymouth · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Ford, Plymouth
Our technicians come to Ford for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
Landlords, agents and businesses in Ford
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
Bath repair in Ford without replacing anything
A repair fixes just the damaged area and blends it into the rest of the bath, which costs far less than replacing a fitted bath and the tiles around it. Most baths can be used again the day after. If you are dealing with damage beneath the taps and damage done while the bathroom was being fitted, we can generally put it right, whatever the material.
Peace of mind is built in: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we explain what it covers before you book.
- Where
- Ford (PL1, PL2, PL3)
- Area hub
- Plymouth
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Different materials, different repairs
Cast iron
Cast iron is heavy and rigid, with a fused enamel surface. Chips can rust if left, but the bath itself lasts for generations, which makes it well worth repairing.
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.
FAQs for Ford
Will I be able to see the repair?
The goal is a repair that blends in. How well it disappears depends on the condition of the rest of the bath.
Something went through my bath. Can it be fixed?
Normally, yes, if we can reach behind it. We back the hole, fill it and refinish the surface.
What happens next?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote with dates.
Can you match an avocado or pink bath?
Yes, we match coloured baths too. The colour is tinted by hand on the day.
Can you quote from pictures?
In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the photos can’t show what we need.
Can rust on a bath be repaired?
Yes, very frequently. We take it back to sound metal, seal it, fill it and match the colour.
Is my repair covered?
Yes: twelve months. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
What does bath repair cost?
Repairs from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from photos. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
When we’d advise against a repair
Some jobs aren’t right for a repair, for example:
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
- Wear across the entire surface, which needs re-enamelling
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think.
What we work on
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
What bath repair costs
Prices start from £95. Each job gets its own fixed quote. This is what makes a difference:
- How many areas need work
- How hard the colour is to match
- The type of damage
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
There are no surprise 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.
Quotes from your photos
When you take your photos, a few simple things make all the difference:
- One picture of the entire bath
- Where you are, by postcode
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
You do not need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
Nearby places to Ford
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Looking after it afterwards
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts:
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- Check that an acrylic bath doesn’t move when you stand in it
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
Look after the repair the same way as the bath: a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs. Avoid scourers and gritty cream cleaners.
Avoid standing in a cracked acrylic bath until it’s fixed. Every use opens the crack a little more, and water can get through to the floor below.
Covering Ford
Ford is about 2 miles west of Plymouth, in Plymouth. Book a date that suits you, and you will know when to expect us, so there is no waiting around. Ford is one of 59 places in Plymouth we cover.
Every address in PL1, PL2 and PL3 is within our area. From Alma Road, Ryder Road and Oates Road or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Close by, we cover Stoke (1 mile west), Millbridge (1 mile south-east), Milehouse (1 mile north-east), Stonehouse (1 mile south) and North Prospect (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Burraton (4 miles north-west), Plympton St Maurice (5 miles east), Plymstock (3 miles south-east), Sherford (5 miles east), St Stephens (4 miles north-west) and Oreston (3 miles south-east). As one of the bigger places in Plymouth, Ford is somewhere we visit frequently.
Around Ford
Typical jobs here are in homes near Pear Tree Inn, City College Plymouth and Stuart Road Primary School, among other places. Nearby too are Scott Medical and Healthcare College (within half a mile north), Plymouth Central Library (0.8 miles south-east), Victoria Park (less than half a mile south-east) and Church of St Barnabas (within half a mile south-east). The nearest railway station is Devonport station, roughly 0.5 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Plymouth Castle (1.5 miles south-east) and Elizabethan House Museum (1.4 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Penlee Battery.
Repair or replace in Ford?
Many people think a damaged bath means a new one. In most cases it does not: a repair keeps the bath in service for years, without the cost and upheaval of replacing it. Our bath repair starts from £95. Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Why book with us
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Colour-matched on site
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
See our prices page or bath cost comparison.
Do you need bath repair in Ford?
Many chips happen while the bathroom is being fitted. Tradespeople drop tools and tiles into the bath, often before anyone notices. Snagging repairs like these are a regular job for us.
People usually call us after spotting one of these:
- A chip where the taps sit
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
Questions to ask before booking
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- How the colour is matched
- Whether the price covers travel
The process
We work cleanly and quietly. We protect the area first, then the job itself takes a few hours. Before we leave, we explain how soon it can be used and how to look after it.
- First, the area is cleaned and any loose enamel or rust is removed.
- Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
- The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
- Finish coats go on, then the repair is polished to blend in.
- Once it has cured, generally by the day after, the bath is ready to use.
How to prepare
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Let us know about parking or access
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
How to get a price
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire bath, we can give you a fixed price without visiting.
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About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
