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Bath chip & crack repair in Kingsbridge, Devon
Damaged bath in Kingsbridge? We put it right where it is, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- Holes from dropped items
About our bath repair in Kingsbridge
We repair enamelled steel, cast iron and acrylic baths. The method changes with the material: rust is treated on metal baths, while cracks in acrylic are reinforced from underneath. Our technicians work on whirlpool & spa baths, roll-top & freestanding and pressed steel enamel, and the jobs we see most are an old repair that has yellowed or come loose and chips under the taps.
You are covered after we leave: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Where
- Kingsbridge (TQ7)
- Region
- Devon
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Pressed steel
Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Exposed steel rusts fast, especially around the waste, so early repairs matter.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that’s the part we put right.
Kingsbridge: your questions answered
What does bath repair cost?
Prices start from £95. We give a fixed quote based on pictures of the damage. Send a close-up and a photo of the whole item with your TQ7 postcode.
How do I book?
Send photos through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787.
Is my repair covered?
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. We’ll explain what it covers when we quote.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
We’ll show you and explain before doing anything extra. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
What areas do you cover?
Everywhere in the UK, Kingsbridge included. Travel is included in the price.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Typically, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as householders.
How long before I can use the bath?
Normally the day after. We confirm the time before we leave.
Do you need bath repair in Kingsbridge?
Baths take more knocks than people expect: everyday items get dropped into it all the time, and fittings press hard against the enamel. Sooner or later, most baths pick up a chip.
Look out for any of the following:
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
Before you book anyone
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- How to look after the finish
- What preparation is included
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
Work for landlords and builders
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Kingsbridge as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it normally costs far less than a refit.
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.
Where we work around Kingsbridge
Kingsbridge is about 14 miles south-west of Brixham, in Devon. Wherever you are in the TQ7 postcode area, we come to you. We cover all 586 towns and villages in Devon, from the larger towns to small villages.
We cover every part of the TQ7 postcode area. From Duke Street, Bridge Street and Riverview Place or a nearby road, we can come to you. Main roads around Kingsbridge include the A379 and A381, so getting to you is simple. We also travel to West Alvington (1 mile south-west), West Charleton (2 miles south-east), Sherford (3 miles east), Frogmore (3 miles east) and Higher Batson (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Ivybridge (10 miles north-west), Totnes (11 miles north), Dartmouth (10 miles north-east), Bridgetown (11 miles north-east), Townstal (9 miles north-east) and Buckfastleigh (14 miles north).
Around Kingsbridge
Around Kingsbridge, we work in homes near Evangelical Church, Kingsbridge Academy and King Of Prussia Inn and the streets around them. Further afield, we also cover the area around South Hams Hospital (under half a mile north-west) and Salcombe Castle (3.9 miles south). The countryside around Kingsbridge includes South Efford Marsh.
Keeping it looking good
Most damage we see is avoidable. These habits help:
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
- Ensure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
In the first few days, avoid putting weight or bottles on the repair. After that, normal gentle cleaning is fine, avoiding abrasives.
Tape over a fresh chip or crack until it’s repaired, to keep water out. Take it off before we arrive.
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How it works
Your technician turns up at the time we agreed with you, introduces themselves and checks the damage against your pictures first. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before we open a single tin. The work itself takes two to three hours for most chips, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or rust.
- 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.
- We leave it to cure; you can normally use the bath the following day.
How to prepare
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
Get a quote
No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and we’ll come back with a fixed figure.
Advice
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we look at:
- Unusual colours or finishes
- The material
- Doing more than one item at once
- Access to the area
Rather than charging by the hour, we price the whole job up front. Damage, material and access decide it.
Quotes from your pictures
Most quotes are done from photos alone. To help us price it:
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
Most customers in Kingsbridge get their price from photos. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Repairing versus replacing in Kingsbridge
A repair makes sense whenever the damage is localised. It costs far less than a new bath plus fitting, it’s done in one visit, and nothing else in the room changes. Our bath repair starts from £95. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send photos and you will get a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Kingsbridge
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- A fixed quote before booking
- Everything repaired in place
- Colour mixed on the day to match
Read our prices page and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
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 typically the cheaper route.
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
