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Bath chip & crack repair in Kingswear, Devon

We travel to Kingswear for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Damage beneath the taps
  • Chips caused by builders
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

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About our bath repair in Kingswear

Whatever the damage, the aim is the same: a smooth, solid repair that blends in. We prepare the area properly, fill and shape it, then match the colour and gloss so it sits flush with the rest of the bath. If you’re dealing with a chipped rim or side and damage done while the bathroom was being fitted, we can typically put it right, whatever the material.

Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we explain what it covers before booking.

Location
Kingswear (TQ6)
County
Devon
Warranty
One year on every repair
Quote
From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
Call
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: a chipped, rust-stained bath around the plughole

Work for landlords and builders

Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Devon and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.

We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.

Honest limits

A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:

  • Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
  • Cracks in acrylic we cannot reach from underneath
  • A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)

Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer before booking.

Surfaces we repair

  • Acrylic
  • Pressed steel enamel
  • Roll-top & freestanding
  • Whirlpool & spa baths
  • Cast iron enamel

What affects the price in Kingswear

Repairs from £95. We give every job a fixed quote from pictures. These are the things that affect it:

  • Whether we combine several jobs
  • How hard the colour is to match
  • How easy the damage is to reach
  • What the surface is made of

A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before you book, with no extras added later.

Quotes from your pictures

Most quotes are done from photos alone. To help us price it:

  • What it’s made of, if you know
  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit
  • Any earlier repairs or coatings
  • A close-up of the damage, in focus

Email us a photo of the damage and one of the whole item, and tell us you are in Kingswear, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.

Kingswear: your questions answered

What happens if you find more damage?

We will show you and explain before doing anything extra. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.

Is a repair better than a new one?

Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it is not worth repairing, we’ll tell you.

Can you repair several things at once?

Yes. Doing several items on one visit normally costs less than separate visits. Include photos of each item.

Do you do work for letting agents?

Yes. We carry out repairs for householders, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses.

Is my repair covered?

All our work carries our one-year guarantee. We’ll explain what it covers when we quote.

What happens after I send pictures?

We review the pictures and send a fixed quote.

Are you accredited?

We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.

Can you repair something that is been repaired before?

Normally, yes. The old repair comes out first, so let us know about it.

Keeping it looking good

Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. A few tips:

  • Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
  • Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
  • Do not scrub with anything abrasive
  • Make sure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot

Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and avoid dropping heavy items on the repaired area. Get any new chip seen to quickly, before rust can start.

Rust spreads under enamel faster than most people expect. Left for months, a small chip can grow into a large rust patch, so it pays to deal with it early.

What we do, step by step

We turn up at the time we agreed with you, introduces themselves and looks over the damage before anything else. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before we open a single tin. The work itself takes a few hours, and the room is left clean and tidy.

  1. We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or rust.
  2. We fill the damage and sand it flush with the surrounding surface.
  3. The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
  4. We apply the finish coats and polish the repair so it blends in.
  5. The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the following day.

How to prepare

  • Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
  • Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
  • Open a window if you can

How to get a price

For a price in Kingswear, pictures are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.

Send photos for a quote

Advice

Can I fix it myself?

A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.

If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it does not stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.

Should you replace it?

Replacing a bath rarely stops at the bath: tiles along the rim usually crack when it comes out, the panel may not fit the new one, and the plumbing has to be disconnected and refitted. Repairing the damage avoids all of that. Prices start from £95. Set against the cost of replacement, repairing typically costs far less, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.

What you get with us

  • Everything repaired in place
  • No extra charge for your area
  • Fixed prices from your photos
  • CHAS and Constructionline accredited

Read our prices page and bath cost comparison.

What we are called out for in Kingswear

Acrylic baths that crack nearly always have a support problem. Legs that aren’t adjusted, a missing cradle or a soft floor let the bath move until the acrylic gives way.

The most common problems we are called about are:

  • Deep scratches in acrylic
  • Rust spots around the plughole
  • A chipped rim or side
  • A chip where the taps sit

Comparing quotes

  • Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
  • How long it needs to cure
  • Aftercare advice
  • How your room will be protected

How to compare quotes

Covering Kingswear

Kingswear is about 4 miles south-west of Brixham, in Devon. We travel to clients in Kingswear and nearby villages, so there is no workshop to go to. Our technicians cover all 586 towns and villages across Devon.

We work across TQ6 and the streets around it. Whether you live on The Square, Redoubt Hill and Wood Lane or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. You’ll find Kingswear on the B3205, so it’s easy for us to reach. Close by, we cover Warfleet (1 mile south-west), Dartmouth (1 mile west), Townstal (1 mile west), Stoke Fleming (2 miles south-west) and Hillhead (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Newton Abbot (13 miles north), Teignmouth (14 miles north), Kingsteignton (14 miles north), Totnes (8 miles north-west), Kingsbridge (10 miles south-west) and Highweek (13 miles north).

Around Kingswear

In Kingswear, that means homes near Dartmouth Academy, Kingswear Community Primary School and Church of St Thomas of Canterbury and the streets around them. Further afield, we also cover the area around Bayard's Cove Fort (less than half a mile west) and Brixham Community Hospital (3.7 miles north-east).

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