Plymouth · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Milehouse, Plymouth
Bath repair across Milehouse and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
Repairing versus replacing in Milehouse
A new bath costs more than the bath itself: removal and disposal, plumbing, a new panel, tiling and decorating. A repair is one job, done in one visit. Prices start from £95. Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Why us?
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- A fixed quote before you book
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Typically one visit, start to finish
See our full price list and bath cost comparison.
Bath repair in Milehouse without replacing anything
Small damage on a bath is worth repairing early. Exposed metal on enamelled baths soon rusts, while cracks in acrylic grow each time the bath moves. Repairing it stops the damage getting worse. Common call-outs are for holes from dropped items and rust by the waste and overflow, in roll-top & freestanding, acrylic and cast iron enamel.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there is a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Area
- Milehouse (PL2, PL3, PL1)
- Region
- Plymouth
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
How it works
There’s not much you need to do on the day. Let us in and show us the room, and we will get on with it. The job generally runs to two to three hours for most chips, tidy-up included.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
Getting ready for the visit
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
How to get a price
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire bath, we can price the job.
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FAQs for Milehouse
Will the repair last?
It should, as long as the bath is firm and the area was prepared well. It’s covered by our one-year guarantee.
Are you accredited?
We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
We will show you and explain before doing anything extra. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.
Which areas do you work in?
All of Plymouth, and the rest of the UK. Travel is included in the price.
Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?
In most cases. Send us a picture of the hole and one from under the bath if you can.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Most of the time. Tell us what was done before and we’ll plan for it.
Can rust on a bath be repaired?
Yes. We take out the rust and any loose enamel, fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
Looking after it afterwards
It’s all simple stuff, just a few sensible habits:
- Put a towel in the bath if you’re working above it
- Store metal items away from the bath
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and avoid dropping heavy items on the repaired area. Deal with new chips early, before rust can start.
Do not leave a chip on a steel or cast iron bath. Water gets to the metal and rust starts, turning a quick repair into a bigger one.
What affects the price in Milehouse
Repairs from £95. We price every job individually, from your photos. The main factors are:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- How easy the damage is to reach
- How many items we do on one visit
- The colour and finish to match
A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
How to get a fixed price
Phone pictures are fine. Just ensure we can see:
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- One picture of the whole bath
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Do you need bath repair in Milehouse?
Rust tends to begin where water collects, by the plughole, beneath dripping taps or in an unrepaired chip. Once water reaches the steel or iron, rust spreads under the enamel.
You may need us if you’ve spotted any of these:
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- Chips under the taps
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- Who turns up on the day
- How long it needs to cure
- What prep work is covered
Should I try a DIY kit first?
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it will not stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
When a repair isn’t the answer
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair will not do:
- Cracks in acrylic we cannot reach from underneath
- A whole bath that is dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
Our work in Milehouse
Milehouse is about 1 mile north of Stonehouse, in Plymouth. Wherever you are in the PL2 postcode area, we come to you. We work in 59 places across Plymouth, from the larger towns to small villages.
Our technicians cover all of PL2, PL3 and PL1 and the streets around it. You’ll find streets such as Alma Road, Scott Road and Lopes Road, all of which we cover. Other places close to Milehouse include Ford (1 mile south-west), North Prospect (1 mile north-west), Stoke (1 mile south-west), Peverell (1 mile east) and Millbridge (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Burraton (4 miles north-west), Plympton St Maurice (5 miles east), Plymstock (4 miles south-east), Sherford (5 miles east), St Stephens (4 miles west) and Oreston (3 miles south-east).
What’s near Milehouse
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Bartholomew, Central Park and North Prospect Library and the streets around them. Nearby too are Stoke Damerel Community College (within half a mile south-west), Montpelier Primary School (under half a mile north), City College Plymouth (1 mile south-west) and Britannia Inn (JD Wetherspoon) (less than half a mile south-west). The closest station to Milehouse is Plymouth station, roughly 0.8 miles south-east. Nearby you will also find Elizabethan House Museum (1.6 miles south-east) and Plymouth Castle (1.7 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Penlee Battery.
Different materials, different repairs
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that’s what we repair.
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
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