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Bath chip & crack repair in Tavistock, Devon
Bath repair in Tavistock without the cost of replacing. Get a fixed quote from your pictures, then book a visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
Bath repair in Tavistock, 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 are frequently asked to fix a hole punched through by something heavy and snagging damage from a refit, in pressed steel enamel, acrylic and whirlpool & spa baths.
You’re covered for a year from the day of the repair. Just call us if there is a problem and we will come back.
- Area
- Tavistock (PL19)
- County
- Devon
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What affects the price in Tavistock
Repairs from £95. Each job gets its own fixed price. These are the things that affect it:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Unusual colours or finishes
- How many items we do on one visit
Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access.
How to get a fixed quote
Phone photos are fine. Just ensure we can see:
- Any details about the material
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- One picture of the whole bath
There is no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
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Looking after it afterwards
How the surface is treated afterwards matters:
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
- Ensure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
- Put a towel in the bath if you are working above it
- Store metal items away from the bath
Keep metal objects like razors and cans off the surface, as they can leave rust marks. A dripping tap should be fixed early, too.
Don’t leave a chip on a steel or cast iron bath. Water gets to the metal and rust starts, and a rust spot is a bigger repair than a clean chip.
Tavistock: your questions answered
What happens if you find more damage?
The price is fixed for what the photos show. If there is more, we’ll tell you before starting.
Is repairing better than replacing?
In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it isn’t worth repairing, we will tell you.
Can rust on a bath be repaired?
Yes. We take out the rust and any loose enamel, seal and fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
Are you accredited?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Do you come to Tavistock?
Yes. We cover the whole UK and come to Tavistock. Send photos and we’ll quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
What areas do you cover?
Across the UK. Prices don’t change with location.
When can I have a bath again?
Normally by the following day, depending on the repair.
Is the work guaranteed?
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
How the visit works
You do not need to empty the room beforehand. We bring everything we need with us, lay protective sheets and get going once we have agreed what we are doing. Most jobs take two to three hours for most chips, and you can get on with other things while we’re there.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased.
- We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
- We match both the colour and the shine.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the following day.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
Ask for a price
Most customers in Tavistock get their price from photos. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Advice
Can I fix it myself?
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.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, and the work is guaranteed.
What we are called out for in Tavistock
A cracked acrylic bath generally wasn’t supported properly. Legs that are not adjusted, a missing cradle or a soft floor let the base flex until the acrylic gives way.
People generally call us after spotting something like this:
- Chips under the taps
- Holes from dropped items
- Snagging damage from a refit
- A chipped rim or side
What your quote should include
- Aftercare advice
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- What protection goes down before work starts
- Whether a trained technician does the job
Why repair rather than replace?
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. Repairing the damage avoids all of that. Our bath repair starts from £95. No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
What you get with us
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Generally one visit, start to finish
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
Take a look at our prices page or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Work for landlords and builders
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access and we will handle the rest.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
Honest limits
Some jobs are not right for a repair, for example:
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
- Cracks in acrylic we can’t reach from underneath
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we work on in Tavistock
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
Where we work around Tavistock
Tavistock is about 11 miles north of Plymouth, in Devon. Our technicians come to homes and businesses in Tavistock and the surrounding area, so nothing has to leave your home. Tavistock is one of 586 places in Devon we cover.
Postcode districts we cover here: PL19. Jobs here include addresses on Market Street, Market Road and Barley Market Street. Tavistock is on the A386 and A390, which makes it straightforward to reach. Other places close to Tavistock include Tiddy Brook Meadows (1 mile south), Whitchurch (1 mile south-east), Wilminstone (2 miles north-east), Grenofen (2 miles south-east) and Rushford (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Ivybridge (15 miles south-east), Okehampton (15 miles north-east), Yealmpton (15 miles south-east), Bere Alston (5 miles south-west), Horrabridge (3 miles south-east) and Yelverton (5 miles south-east). Tavistock is one of the larger places we cover in Devon.
What’s near Tavistock
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Tavistock College, Tavistock College and Church of St Eustachius. You will also find Market Inn (under half a mile south) and St Rumon's Church of England (VC) Infants School (within half a mile north-east). The nearest railway station is Gunnislake station, roughly 3.9 miles south-west of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Tavistock Hospital (less than half a mile west) and Tavistock Museum (under half a mile north-east). Not far away are Berra Tor.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
