Plymouth · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Roborough, Plymouth
Bath repair across Roborough and nearby, usually in one visit.
- Repairs from £95
- A cracked acrylic bath
- Damage beneath the taps
What we are called out for in Roborough
Glass and heavy bottles cause more chips than anything else. Taps and wastes cause problems too: water collects there, so chips nearby rust quickly.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
What to look for in a quote
- How the room is protected while they work
- What happens if they find more damage
- Whether they match the colour on site
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
Bath repair in Roborough without replacing anything
Most of our bath repairs take a few hours, and the bath is back in use the day after. There’s no need to book a plumber or tiler, because the bath does not move. Common call-outs are for rusty patches near the plughole and chips on the rim or sides, on cast iron enamel, pressed steel enamel and whirlpool & spa baths.
Big or small, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee in Roborough and across Plymouth.
- Location
- Roborough (PL6)
- Region
- Plymouth
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Roborough and the surrounding area
Roborough is about 4 miles north of Plymouth, in Plymouth. Book a date that suits you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so you’re not left waiting in all day. Roborough is one of 59 places in Plymouth we cover.
Every address in PL6 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes on Broadley Court, Parkwood Close and Broadley Park Road. If you are just outside Roborough, we cover Woolwell (1 mile south-east), Southway (1 mile south-west), Tamerton Foliot (2 miles south-west), Milton Combe (2 miles north) and Whitleigh (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Plymouth (4 miles south), Mannamead (4 miles south), Lipson (5 miles south), Mutley (4 miles south), North Prospect (4 miles south-west) and Stoke (5 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Roborough
Our customers here include homes close to Church of the Holy Spirit, Lopes Arms and Southway Library. Nearby too are Notre Dame RC School (1.7 miles south) and Widewell Primary Academy (0.9 miles south). The nearest railway station is Bere Ferrers station, roughly 2.8 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Tamar Belle Visitor Centre (2.7 miles west) and Derriford Hospital (2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Berra Tor.
The process
Arrival times are agreed in advance. Once we’re there, the work takes two to three hours for most chips in most cases. The room is left tidy and you’ll know when it can be used.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased, and any rust is treated.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, generally the next day.
Before we arrive
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Let us know about parking or access
- Clear the area around the damage
How to get a price
For a price in Roborough, the easiest route is photos: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
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Honest limits
We won’t take on work that will not last, so these are the limits:
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we work on in Roborough
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Acrylic
An acrylic bath is a moulded sheet strengthened from below. There’s no rust, but cracks, holes and scratches happen, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.
Pressed steel
Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Chips rust quickly on steel, especially around the waste, so early repairs matter.
Looking after it afterwards
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. A few tips:
- Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
Keep metal objects like razors and cans off the surface, as they can leave rust marks. A dripping tap should be fixed early, too.
If an acrylic bath has a crack, stop showering in it until it’s repaired. Every use opens the crack a little more, and it can start to leak underneath.
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DIY kit or professional repair?
For a hairline mark somewhere you will 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, it’s worth having it done properly.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair won’t last.
Repair or replace in Roborough?
Many people think a damaged bath means a new one. In most cases it doesn’t: a proper repair gives it years more use, and costs far less than the disruption of a replacement. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Roborough. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Why book with us
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- No extra charge for your area
Read our pricing or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Roborough: your questions answered
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as householders across Plymouth.
Will the repair show?
The goal is a repair that blends in. How well it disappears depends on the condition of the rest of the bath.
What happens if you find more damage?
If we find something the photos didn’t show, we explain it first. The price only changes if you agree.
Is a bath repair permanent?
A properly prepared repair should last a long time, and it’s guaranteed for a year. Gentle cleaning helps it last.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Just keep them out of the work area. We’ll let you know when it’s safe to use again.
How much does bath repair cost in Roborough?
Prices start from £95. Because every job differs, we price from pictures. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
Can you match an avocado or pink bath?
Yes. The colour is mixed on site to suit your bath, including older coloured suites.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Roborough
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
