Devon · England
Bath Repair for Shiphay homes
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for householders, landlords and businesses in Shiphay. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- Deep scratches in acrylic
About our bath repair in Shiphay
We’ve repaired just about every kind of bath damage: chips from dropped bottles, rust round the plughole, cracks in acrylic and holes from falling tools. Each is repaired in place with a one-year guarantee. Whether it’s snagging damage from a refit and scratches you can feel with a fingernail, we can help.
Big or small, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee.
- Area
- Shiphay (TQ2, TQ1)
- County
- Devon
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY kit or professional repair?
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
Also near Shiphay
What else we do in Shiphay
What affects the price in Shiphay
Repairs from £95. We price every job individually. The main factors are:
- How much damage there is
- What the surface is made of
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send photos and we’ll give you the exact figure.
Getting a price from photos
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage, and it saves a visit. Try to send:
- Where you are, by postcode
- Any details about the material
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job the same day in most cases.
What happens on the day
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, cover and mask the work area, then carry out the work, which usually takes a morning or an afternoon. If we find something your photos didn’t show, we will explain it before carrying on.
- 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.
- The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of the bath.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
How to prepare
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
Ask for a price
Send us a photo of the damage and one of the whole item, and tell us you are in Shiphay, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
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Landlord and trade work in Shiphay
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, photos and access details and we’ll handle the rest.
Do you need bath repair in Shiphay?
Rust typically starts where water sits, around the waste, under the taps or in an old chip. Water on bare metal causes rust that creeps under the surrounding enamel.
Look out for these signs:
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
- A cracked acrylic bath
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- A hole punched through by something heavy
Before booking anyone
- What happens if they find more damage
- Who will actually do the work
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
Shiphay: your questions answered
Can tenants book a repair?
We’re happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Just make sure the landlord agrees.
Do you work in Shiphay?
We do. We send a technician to Shiphay for every job, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Yes, we frequently do. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
Which areas do you work in?
We cover the whole UK, including Shiphay and the rest of Devon. Just include your postcode and we will offer you dates.
Will I be able to see the repair?
The goal is a repair that blends in. How well it disappears depends on the condition of the rest of the bath, and we’ll tell you what to expect.
Will you leave a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.
Can rust on a bath be repaired?
Yes, it’s one of the most common repairs we do. The rust is cut back to clean metal and sealed before we fill and finish it.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
Repairing versus replacing in Shiphay
Think about the hidden costs of a new bath: removal and disposal, plumbing, a new panel, tiling and decorating. With a repair, it’s one visit and one price. Our bath repair starts from £95. Set against the cost of replacement, repairing generally costs far less, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
Why us?
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- We leave the room as we found it
- A fixed quote before you book
Read our prices page or bath cost comparison.
Covering Shiphay
Shiphay is about 2 miles west of Torquay, in Devon. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. Shiphay is one of 586 places in Devon we cover.
Jobs in TQ2 and TQ1 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Avon Road, Otter Road and Water Lane, all of which we cover. We also travel to Cockington (1 mile south), Torre (1 mile south-east), Chelston (1 mile south-east), North Whilborough (1 mile west) and Barton (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Exmouth (13 miles north-east), Newton Abbot (4 miles north-west), Teignmouth (6 miles north-east), Kingsteignton (5 miles north), Dawlish (8 miles north-east) and Totnes (6 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Shiphay
Typical jobs here are in homes near St John The Baptist, Shiphay Learning Academy and Devon Dumpling pub, among other places. Also close by are Abbey Park and Meadows (1.6 miles south-east), Torquay Boys' Grammar School (within half a mile south-east) and Devon Studio School (0.5 miles north-east). The nearest railway station is Torre station, about 0.9 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Cary Castle (1.5 miles east) and Torbay Hospital (under half a mile east). For a walk, there’s Occombe Valley Woods.
Looking after it afterwards
How the surface is treated afterwards matters:
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
- Have new chips seen to early
- Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
Treat the repaired area like the rest of the bath: a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs. Avoid scourers and gritty cream cleaners.
If an acrylic bath has a crack, stop showering in it until it’s repaired. Each time it flexes, the crack grows, and it can start to leak underneath.
What your bath is made of matters
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid, and often freestanding. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour-matched, just like other baths.
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
