Plymouth · England
Bath Repair for Gabber homes
Our technicians come to Gabber for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
How we handle bath repair in Gabber
Small damage on a bath is worth repairing early. Exposed metal on enamelled baths soon rusts, while cracks in acrylic grow each time the bath moves. Repairing it stops the damage getting worse. If you’re dealing with snagging damage from a refit and damage beneath the taps, we can help.
A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Area
- Gabber (PL9)
- County
- Plymouth
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
For landlords and businesses
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Gabber use us as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it typically costs far less than a refit.
If you manage property in Gabber, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send pictures for each one and we will price them together.
Gabber and the surrounding area
Gabber is about 4 miles south of Plymouth, in Plymouth. Customers in Gabber get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from your photos, then a visit to do the work. Gabber is one of 59 towns and villages in Plymouth we cover.
Our repair technicians cover all of PL9 and the streets around it. Close by, we cover Staddiscombe (1 mile north), Wembury (1 mile east), Hollacombe (1 mile north-east), Plymstock (2 miles north) and Elburton (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Plymouth (4 miles north), Mannamead (4 miles north-west), Lipson (4 miles north), Mutley (4 miles north-west), North Prospect (5 miles north-west) and Stoke (5 miles north-west).
Near you in Gabber
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Coombe Dean School, Church of St Werburgh and Mussel pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Plymouth station, about 3.9 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find Mount Gould Hospital and Local Care Centre (3.5 miles north) and Elizabethan House Museum (3.1 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Penlee Battery.
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, just like other baths.
Pressed steel
Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Exposed steel rusts fast, particularly by the plughole, so early repairs matter.
When a repair is not the answer
A repair isn’t always the answer, and we would rather say so up front. Repairs won’t solve:
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Materials we work on in Gabber
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
Places near Gabber
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How we price bath repair
Repairs from £95. We give every job a fixed quote from photos. These are the things that affect it:
- How much damage there is
- How easy the damage is to reach
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- What kind of damage it is
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.
How to get a fixed quote
The better the photos, the more accurate the price. Here’s what helps:
- The material, if you know it
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
There is no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.
Looking after it afterwards
Nothing complicated is needed, just a few sensible habits:
- Check that an acrylic bath doesn’t move when you stand in it
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
A repaired bath needs no special treatment, just sensible cleaning. Skip bleach and gritty creams and rinse after use.
Stop using the bath if a crack lets water through until it’s repaired. Leaks under a bath can damage floors and ceilings.
Signs you need bath repair in Gabber
Glass and heavy bottles cause more chips than anything else. Taps and wastes cause problems too: water collects there, so chips nearby rust quickly.
You may need us if you’ve spotted any of these:
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- Damage beneath the taps
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- A chipped rim or side
Before you book anyone
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- How long it needs to cure
- How to look after the finish
- What protection goes down before work starts
Gabber: your questions answered
What does bath repair cost?
Repairs from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from pictures. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
Will it make a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.
Will the repair last?
A properly prepared repair should last a long time, and it’s guaranteed for a year. Gentle cleaning helps.
Is a repair better than a new one?
In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it isn’t worth repairing, we will tell you.
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 access behind the panel is important.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
We are happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, mainly so nothing gets touched before it has cured.
Repair or replace in Gabber?
Cast iron baths in particular are worth repairing: they’re very heavy to remove, especially upstairs, and a like-for-like replacement can be expensive. A repair keeps it in place. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send pictures and you’ll get a fixed figure.
What you get with us
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- No extra charge for your area
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- One visit for most repairs
See our full price list or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
The process
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, cover and mask the work area, then carry out the work, which normally takes a few hours. If we find something your photos didn’t show, we’ll explain it before carrying on.
- We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and rust.
- The chip or crack is filled, then sanded level with the bath.
- The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
- Finish coats go on, then the repair is polished to blend in.
- We leave it to cure; you can typically use the bath the following day.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
Get a quote
Send us a photo of the damage and one of the whole item, and tell us you are in Gabber, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
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