Plymouth · England
Bath Repair in King's Tamerton
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths at your home in King's Tamerton, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Repairs from £95
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- Deep scratches in acrylic
About our bath repair in King's Tamerton
We see every kind of bath damage: chips from dropped bottles, rust round the plughole, cracks in acrylic and holes from falling tools. Each is repaired in place. Typical jobs include chips on the rim or sides and a failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting, in cast iron enamel, whirlpool & spa baths and pressed steel enamel.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something is not right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Where
- King's Tamerton (PL5, PL2, PL6)
- Area hub
- Plymouth
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Why repair rather than replace?
Replacing a fitted bath usually means a plumber, removing the old bath, re-tiling and a new panel and disposing of the old one. Repairing it fixes just the damaged area in one visit. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. The price depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed price from your pictures, so you know the cost before you book.
Why choose Surface Doctor in King's Tamerton
- Everything repaired in place
- We leave the room as we found it
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
See our prices page or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
What happens on the day
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, cover and mask the work area, and get on with the job, which typically takes a morning or an afternoon. If anything looks different from your pictures, we will talk to you before going ahead.
- We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and rust.
- We fill the damage and sand it flush with the surrounding surface.
- The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
- We apply the finish coats and polish the repair so it blends in.
- Once it has cured, normally by the next day, the bath is ready to use.
How to prepare
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
Getting a price
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of photos through our quote form or ring us. We’ll say immediately whether it can be repaired.
Related advice
DIY repairs versus a professional job
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. 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.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
When a repair isn’t the answer
Some jobs are not right for a repair, including:
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we work on
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
Covering King's Tamerton
King's Tamerton is about 3 miles north-west of Plymouth, in Plymouth. Whether you are in the middle of King's Tamerton or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. We work in 59 places in Plymouth, from the larger towns to small villages.
All of PL5, PL2 and PL6 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Row Lane, York Road and Moor Lane, and we cover them all. Being close to the A3064, King's Tamerton is simple for us to get to. We also travel to St Budeaux (1 mile south-west), Honicknowle (1 mile north-east), Ernesettle (1 mile north), Whitleigh (1 mile north-east) and Tamerton Foliot (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Plymouth (3 miles south-east), Mannamead (3 miles south-east), Lipson (3 miles south-east), Mutley (3 miles south-east), Compton (3 miles south-east) and Plympton St Maurice (6 miles east).
What’s near King's Tamerton
We visit homes around The Fellowship Inn, Church of St Budeaux and Marine Academy Primary, among other places. Nearby too are Marine Academy Plymouth (under half a mile south-east), Central Park (1.9 miles south-east), St Budeaux Library (0.5 miles south-west) and Marine Academy Detachment (less than half a mile south-east). The closest station to King's Tamerton is St Budeaux Victoria Road station, roughly 0.5 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Plymouth General Hospital (2.2 miles south) and Trematon Castle (2.7 miles west).
What your bath is made of matters
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and often freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, just like other baths.
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. There’s no rust, but cracks, holes and scratches happen, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.
For landlords and businesses
For anyone letting property in or around King's Tamerton, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Just send photos for each address and we will come back with a combined price.
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
Nearby places to King's Tamerton
What else we do in King's Tamerton
How we price bath repair
Repairs from £95. You will not pay by the hour. The price depends on:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Access to the area
- The type of damage
- The material and finish
We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for King's Tamerton. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Getting a price from photos
Before you send pictures, a few simple things make all the difference:
- Natural light rather than flash
- Something in shot to show the size
- One picture of the whole bath
- One sharp close-up of the damage
Most clients in King's Tamerton get their price from photos. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Keeping it looking good
Looking after the surface is easy, and it makes a real difference:
- Store metal items away from the bath
- Ensure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
Treat the repaired area like the rest of the bath: warm water, washing-up liquid and a soft cloth. Avoid scourers and gritty cream cleaners.
Until we visit, a strip of waterproof tape over the damage helps, so water cannot get in. Take it off before we arrive.
Questions from King's Tamerton
Will you leave a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.
How much does bath repair cost in King's Tamerton?
Repairs from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from pictures. You’ll get a fixed figure before you book.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
In most cases. The old repair comes out first, so mention it when you send photos.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners in King's Tamerton.
Can a cracked acrylic bath be fixed?
Most of the time. We reinforce the crack from behind, then fill and refinish the front, so we need access under the bath.
Do I have to be there?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.
What information do you need?
Send pictures through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787, and we’ll do the rest.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
