Plymouth · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Ham, Plymouth
Our repair technicians come to Ham for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage beneath the taps
- A cracked acrylic bath
Common questions in Ham
Can you fix rust around the plughole?
Yes, it’s one of the most common repairs we do. We take it back to sound metal, seal it, fill it and match the colour.
What happens next?
We review the photos and send a fixed quote and the next dates we have.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes, frequently. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Is a repair better than a new one?
In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.
How invisible is a bath repair?
We aim for a repair you cannot easily find. The rest of the bath’s condition makes a difference.
How long before I can use the bath?
Normally by the following day, though it depends on what we’ve done.
Do you charge for travel?
No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.
How do I get a price for bath repair in Ham?
Repairs from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from photos. You’ll get a fixed figure before booking.
About our bath repair in Ham
Whatever has happened to the bath, we aim for the same result: a smooth, solid repair that blends in. We prepare the area properly, fill and shape it, then match the colour and gloss so it’s level with the surrounding surface. Whether it’s damage beneath the taps and chips on the rim or sides, we can usually put it right, whatever the material.
You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Ham as everywhere else we work.
- Location
- Ham (PL2, PL5)
- County
- Plymouth
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Ham and nearby
Ham is about 2 miles west of Plymouth, in Plymouth. Book a date that suits you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so you’re not left waiting in all day. We cover 59 places across Plymouth, from the larger towns to small villages.
Jobs in PL2 and PL5 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes on Ham Lane, Scott Road and Lopes Road. Ham is on the A3064, which makes it straightforward to reach. Neighbouring places we cover include North Prospect (1 mile south), Weston Mill (1 mile west), Pennycross (1 mile east), Milehouse (1 mile south-east) and Keyham (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Burraton (3 miles west), Plympton St Maurice (6 miles east), Plymstock (4 miles south-east), Sherford (6 miles south-east), St Stephens (3 miles west) and Oreston (3 miles south-east). Being one of Plymouth’s larger places, Ham is somewhere we visit frequently.
What’s near Ham
Typical jobs here are in homes near Lion & Column pub, Mayflower Academy and Marine Academy Detachment. Other local landmarks include All Saints Church of England Academy (0.5 miles north-east), Central Park (0.9 miles south-east), St James the Less (within half a mile west) and North Prospect Library (within half a mile south-west). The nearest railway station is Keyham station, roughly 0.9 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Plymouth General Hospital (1.7 miles south-west) and Saltash Heritage (2.2 miles west).
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Repairs by material
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, just like other baths.
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that’s what we repair.
Signs you need bath repair in Ham
Heavy toiletries are the biggest single cause of chips. Taps and wastes cause problems too: water collects there, so chips nearby rust quickly.
Most people get in touch when they notice one of these:
- Chips under the taps
- Rust spots around the plughole
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
Questions to ask before booking
- How to look after the finish
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- What prep work is covered
How it works
When we visit, we arrive at the time we’ve agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. The job typically takes a morning or an afternoon. We tidy up before we leave and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- First, the area is cleaned and any loose enamel or rust is removed.
- Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
- We mix the colour on the day to match your bath’s exact shade.
- We build up the finish and polish it into the surrounding enamel.
- We leave it to cure; you can generally use the bath the day after.
How to prepare
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Let us know about parking or access
- Clear the area around the damage
Getting a price
To get a price, send two or three pictures using our quote form or ring us. We will tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
Related advice
Can I fix it myself?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it does not stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is normally the cheaper route.
How we price bath repair
Repairs from £95. Prices are worked out job by job. What matters most is:
- How much damage there is
- The type of damage
- Access to the area
- How hard the colour is to match
Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. 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.
Quotes from your photos
Before you send photos, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- The material, if you know it
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them over with your postcode, and you will get a fixed quote back. There is no charge for the quote and no obligation.
Keeping it looking good
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
- Have new chips seen to early
- Check that an acrylic bath doesn’t move when you stand in it
Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and try not to drop heavy bottles on the repair. Get any new chip seen to quickly, before rust can start.
Don’t leave a chip on a steel or cast iron bath. Once water reaches the metal, rust begins, and a rust spot is a bigger repair than a clean chip.
Why repair rather than replace?
Replacing a bath rarely stops at the bath: the tiles sitting on the rim tend to break, the panel may not fit the new one, and the plumbing has to be disconnected and refitted. A repair skips all of it. Our bath repair starts from £95. There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
What you get with us
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Fixed prices from your photos
- Everything repaired in place
- Same prices wherever you are
See our pricing or bath cost comparison.
For landlords and businesses
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which matters when someone is living in the home.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
