Torbay · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Meadfoot, Torbay
Fixed-price bath repair in Meadfoot and the surrounding area, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- A chipped rim or side
Bath repair in Meadfoot without replacing anything
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. We work on pressed steel enamel, cast iron enamel and acrylic, and common reasons people get in touch are a failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting and impact holes in acrylic.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything is not right, ring us and we will sort it.
- Location
- Meadfoot (TQ1)
- Area hub
- Torbay
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Keeping it looking good
So the finish stays in good condition:
- Don’t leave a fresh chip for long
- Put a towel in the bath if you are working above it
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
- Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and try not to drop heavy bottles on the repair. Deal with new chips early, before rust sets in.
If water is getting through a crack, stop using the bath. Water under the bath can damage the floor and the ceiling below.
Questions from Meadfoot
Can pets and children be at home?
Just keep them out of the work area. We will let you know when it’s safe to use again.
What does bath repair cost?
Repairs from £95. We give a fixed quote based on photos of the damage. Send a close-up and a photo of the whole item with your TQ1 postcode.
Can you match an avocado or pink bath?
Yes. We mix the colour on the day to match, including older coloured suites.
When can you do it?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. Send pictures with your postcode and we’ll reply with the earliest dates.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Typically, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Which areas do you work in?
All of Torbay, and the rest of the UK. There’s no extra charge for travel.
Is a cracked acrylic bath repairable?
Often, yes, if we can reach the underside to reinforce it. Take off the bath panel and check, or send us a picture.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Typically, yes. The old repair comes out first.
When a repair isn’t the answer
A repair is not always the answer, and we will tell you before we start. We can’t fix:
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
- Wear across the whole surface, which needs re-enamelling
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think before booking.
Materials we work on in Meadfoot
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
Can I fix it myself?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is normally the cheaper route.
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.
Different materials, different repairs
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. There’s no rust, but cracks, holes and scratches happen, and cracks need support from behind to stay fixed.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that’s the part we put right.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Meadfoot
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
Meadfoot and nearby
Meadfoot is about 1 mile south-east of Babbacombe, in Torbay. Our technicians come to clients in Meadfoot, so you don’t need to take anything anywhere. We cover 23 places in Torbay, from the larger towns to small villages.
Jobs in TQ1 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We regularly work on streets such as Oxlea Road, Haldon Road and Ilsham Road. Nearby, we also work in Wellswood (1 mile north-east), Babbacombe (1 mile north-west), Ellacombe (1 mile north-west), Torquay (2 miles north-west) and Torre (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Paignton (3 miles south-west), Brixham (5 miles south), Barton (3 miles north-west), Watcombe (3 miles north), Preston (3 miles west) and Marldon (4 miles west).
What’s near Meadfoot
Typical jobs here are in homes near Little Theatre, The Spires College and Abbey Park and Meadows, among other places. Nearby too are Terrace Bar @ Osborne Hotel (within half a mile west) and Ilsham Church of England Academy (0.6 miles north). The nearest railway station is Torquay station, roughly 1.6 miles west of the centre. A little further out are The Real Crime Museum (0.7 miles west) and Cary Castle (2 miles north-west). Not far away are Occombe Valley Woods.
Signs you need bath repair in Meadfoot
Damage during fitting is very common. Tradespeople drop tools and tiles into the bath, and the damage isn’t always spotted until later. We repair snagging damage like this regularly.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- A chipped rim or side
- Chips caused by builders
What your quote should include
- What happens if they find more damage
- What protection goes down before work starts
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- If travel is included in the price
Repair or replace in Meadfoot?
A new bath brings a chain of other jobs: the tiles sitting on the rim tend to break, a new panel is often needed, and the plumbing has to be disconnected and refitted. A repair skips all of it. Prices start from £95. Compared with replacing, a repair is usually a fraction of the price, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Why Meadfoot clients choose us
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Colour-matched on site
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Everything repaired in place
See our full price list or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
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The process
Arrival times are agreed in advance. On site, it takes two to three hours for most chips for most jobs. The room is left tidy.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Let us know about parking or access
- Let us know which floor the room is on
Ask for a price
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
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