Plymouth · England
Bath Repair for Plympton homes
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths at your home in Plympton, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Repairs from £95
- A cracked acrylic bath
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
What happens on the day
Arrival times are agreed in advance, so you know when to expect us. Once we’re there, the work takes two to three hours for most chips in most cases. The room is left tidy.
- First, the area is cleaned and any loose enamel or rust is removed.
- The chip or crack is filled, then sanded level with the bath.
- We mix the colour on the day to match your bath’s exact shade.
- We apply the finish coats and polish the repair so it blends in.
- The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the following day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Keep a parking space free if you can
How to get a price
To get a price, send a couple of photos using our quote form or ring us. We’ll tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
Advice
Bath repair in Plympton, done in place
Bath repair is our most common job. Chips on the rim, rust around the waste and cracks in acrylic are all repaired in place, typically in a single visit. We work on roll-top & freestanding, whirlpool & spa baths and cast iron enamel, and common reasons people contact us are an old repair that has yellowed or come loose and damage beneath the taps.
Big or small, you get the same one-year guarantee.
- Area
- Plympton (PL7)
- County
- Plymouth
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What bath repair costs
Repairs from £95. There’s no charge for travel to Plympton. The price depends on:
- Whether we combine several jobs
- How many areas need work
- The type of damage
- The material
Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Getting a price from pictures
Phone photos are fine, there is no need for anything special. Ensure they show:
- A picture taken from further back
- The material, if you know it
- Something in shot to show the size
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, add your postcode and send them over. You’ll get a fixed price, not an estimate.
Common questions in Plympton
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.
Can you price it without visiting?
Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the photos can’t show what we need.
How much does bath repair cost in Plympton?
Repairs from £95. Because every job differs, we price from pictures. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Generally, yes. The old repair comes out first.
When can I have a bath again?
Normally the next day. We confirm the time before we leave.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit normally costs less than separate visits. Include photos of each item.
I tried a repair kit. Can you fix it?
Yes. We take out the old repair and do it properly. Tell us about it when you send pictures.
Is a cracked acrylic bath repairable?
In most cases. The back of the crack is strengthened before the front is filled and refinished, so we need access under the bath.
Landlord and trade work in Plympton
We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send photos, the address and how to get access and we’ll handle the rest.
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, so there is no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. We can visit several plots in one trip.
Also in Plympton
DIY kit or professional repair?
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is typically cheaper.
Keeping it looking good
Simple care helps the repair last. We recommend:
- Put a towel in the bath if you’re working above it
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- Don’t leave razors or cans standing in the bath
Do not leave razors, cans or hair grips in the bath, because they can mark the enamel. And fix dripping taps promptly.
If an acrylic bath has a crack, stop showering in it until it’s repaired. Every use opens the crack a little more, and water can get through to the floor below.
Where we work around Plympton
Plympton is about 3 miles east of Plymouth, in Plymouth. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Plympton is one of 59 towns and villages in Plymouth we cover.
We cover every part of the PL7 postcode area. From The Lane, Back Lane and Glen Road or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Neighbouring places we cover include Plympton St Maurice (1 mile east), Sherford (1 mile south), Crabtree (2 miles west), Elburton (2 miles south) and Combe (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Plymouth (3 miles west), Mannamead (4 miles west), Lipson (3 miles west), Mutley (4 miles west), North Prospect (5 miles west) and Stoke (5 miles west).
What’s near Plympton
Around Plympton, we work in homes near Old Priory Junior Academy, Longcause Community Special School and Plympton Academy and the streets around them. You’ll also find Plympton Library (within half a mile north-west), The Stannary Court pub (within half a mile north) and Church of St Maurice (under half a mile south-east). The nearest railway station is Plymouth station, about 4.1 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Mount Gould Hospital and Local Care Centre (2.7 miles west) and Drake Circus Shopping Centre (3.9 miles west). The countryside around Plympton includes Crown Hill Down.
Repairs by material
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. They do not rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, 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.
What we are called out for in Plympton
Heavy toiletries are the biggest single cause of chips, with dropped shower heads close behind. Fittings cause damage too: water collects there, so chips nearby rust quickly.
These are the problems we’re asked about most:
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- A kit repair that didn’t last
Questions to ask before you book
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- Whether they match the colour on site
- Who turns up on the day
- What happens if they find more damage
Why repair rather than replace?
If the rest of the bath is in good condition, a repair is almost always the better choice. It costs less, takes less time and causes far less upheaval, and the bathroom stays as it is. If the whole surface is worn, re-enamelling may make more sense, and we will tell you. Our bath repair starts from £95. The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. The full price is agreed before booking.
Why Plympton clients choose us
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Fixed prices from your pictures
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- A year’s guarantee on all work
Take a look at our pricing or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
