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Bath chip & crack repair in Princetown, Devon
Damaged bath in Princetown? We put it right where it is, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- A cracked acrylic bath
Repair or replace: which is better?
A new bath brings a chain of other jobs: the tiles sitting on the rim tend to break, the panel may not fit the new one, and the plumbing has to be disconnected and refitted. A repair skips all of it. Our bath repair starts from £95. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send pictures and you’ll get a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Princetown
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
See our prices page and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Bath repair in Princetown, 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, normally in one visit. We’re frequently asked to fix a hole punched through by something heavy and damage beneath the taps, in acrylic, pressed steel enamel and cast iron enamel.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there is a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Location
- Princetown (PL20)
- County
- Devon
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
How we price bath repair
Prices start from £95. Every quote is fixed and free. What we take into account:
- The material and finish
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Doing more than one item at once
- The colour and finish to match
Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send pictures and we will give you the exact figure.
Send pictures for a quote
You can take the photos on your phone, there’s no need for anything special. Ensure they show:
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Something in shot to show the size
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the whole bath, add your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
Honest limits
To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we can’t get to from below
- A whole bath that’s dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think.
Materials we work on in Princetown
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
How the visit works
The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can carry on at home. We protect the area first, then the work takes a few hours, depending on the damage. At the end we talk you through how soon it can be used and how to look after it.
- We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or rust.
- We fill the damage and sand it flush with the surrounding surface.
- We mix the colour on the day to match your bath’s exact shade.
- We build up the finish and polish it into the surrounding enamel.
- We leave it to cure; you can normally use the bath the next day.
Before we arrive
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
How to get a price
Send us pictures of the damage and one of the entire item, with your PL20 postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
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How to look after the repair
Nothing complicated is needed:
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
- Store metal items away from the bath
Give the repair the full curing time we recommend before using the bath. After that, gentle cleaning keeps it looking good.
Small chips are quick to repair. Left alone, they stain and can rust, so it’s worth getting them done early.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it does not stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.
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About Princetown
Princetown is about 7 miles east of Tavistock, in Devon. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. We cover 586 places in Devon.
We cover every part of PL20. From Station Road, Heather Terrace and Moor Crescent or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. We also cover the places around Princetown: Walkhampton (4 miles south-west), Dousland (4 miles south-west), Meavy (5 miles south-west), Horrabridge (5 miles south-west) and Yelverton (5 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Tavistock (7 miles west), Ivybridge (11 miles south), Okehampton (13 miles north), Bovey Tracey (14 miles east), Ashburton (11 miles east) and Buckfastleigh (10 miles south-east).
What’s near Princetown
Our customers here include homes close to Prince Of Wales Hotel, Princetown Community Primary School and Church of St Michael and the streets around them. Open spaces near Princetown include Crazywell Pool and Beardown Tors.
Questions from Princetown
How soon can you come?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Yes, regularly. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
Are you accredited?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Will the repair last?
Yes, if it’s prepared properly and the bath is sound. It’s covered by our one-year guarantee.
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes, coloured baths are no problem. We tint the finish to your bath on site.
How do I get a price for bath repair in Princetown?
Prices start from £95. Because every job differs, we price from photos. You will get a fixed figure before booking.
Is there a guarantee?
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Which areas do you work in?
All of Devon, and the rest of the UK. Travel is included in the price.
Repairs by material
Cast iron
Cast iron is heavy and rigid, finished with fired enamel. Chips can rust if left, but the bath itself lasts for generations, which makes it well worth repairing.
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. They do not rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.
Signs you need bath repair in Princetown
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.
The things customers typically mention when they call are:
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
What your quote should include
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- How changes to the job are handled
- What aftercare is recommended
- When it can be used again
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
