Devon · England
Bath Repair for Thurlestone homes
Fixed-price bath repair in Thurlestone and the surrounding area, typically in one visit and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips caused by builders
- A chip where the taps sit
Bath repair in Thurlestone without replacing anything
You don’t need a new bath because of a chip. We fill the damage, shape it to the curve of the bath and refinish it, mixing the colour on the day. If you’re dealing with rust spots around the plughole and a failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting, we can usually put it right, on acrylic, pressed steel enamel and whirlpool & spa baths alike.
You are covered for a year from the day of the repair. Just call us if there is a problem and we will sort it.
- Where
- Thurlestone (TQ7)
- Area hub
- Devon
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Your questions about bath repair in Thurlestone
Do you hold any accreditations?
We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Can you redo an old repair?
Yes. We remove the old filler and start again. Tell us about it when you send pictures.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Yes, we often do. Removing the old work can add time, and that’s in the quote.
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Landlords are frequently glad to have it sorted before the end of a tenancy.
Do you cover Thurlestone?
Yes. We cover the entire UK and come to Thurlestone and the rest of Devon. Send pictures and we will quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
What does bath repair cost?
Repairs from £95. Every job gets a fixed quote based on photos of the damage. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your TQ7 postcode.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes, for a year. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
What information do you need?
Photos of the damage, a picture of the whole bath and your postcode. Then we will agree a date.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Thurlestone
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
Repair or replace in Thurlestone?
Replacing a bath rarely stops at the bath: the tiles sitting on the rim tend to break, a new panel is often needed, and a plumber has to disconnect and reconnect everything. A repair skips all of it. Our bath repair starts from £95. Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Thurlestone
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- No need to remove anything
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
See our prices page and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Repairs by material
Pressed steel
Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Chips rust quickly on steel, particularly by the plughole, so early repairs matter.
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour-matched, just like other baths.
Where we work around Thurlestone
Thurlestone is about 14 miles south-east of Plymouth, in Devon. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. Our repair technicians cover 586 places in Devon, from the larger towns to small villages.
Our technicians cover all of the TQ7 postcode area. We regularly work on streets such as Landpath, Court Park Road and Lambs Close and the roads around them. Other places close to Thurlestone include Buckland (1 mile north), South Milton (1 mile east), Outer Hope (2 miles south), Galmpton (2 miles south-east) and Bigbury-on-Sea (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ivybridge (9 miles north), Totnes (13 miles north-east), Dartmouth (13 miles north-east), Kingsbridge (4 miles east), Bridgetown (13 miles north-east) and Salcombe (4 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Thurlestone
We visit homes around Thurlestone All Saints Church of England Academy, Church of All Saints and Village Inn. Nearby you will also find The Old Grammar School (3.6 miles east) and South Hams Hospital (3.5 miles east). For a walk, there’s South Efford Marsh.
What happens on the day
Your technician turns up at the time we agreed with you and looks over the damage before anything else. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before any work starts. The work itself takes two to three hours for most chips, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- First, we check the damage against your photos and agree the plan.
- Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
Before we arrive
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Point us to the nearest place to park
Get a quote
Send us photos of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, with your TQ7 postcode, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
Related advice
When to call us in Thurlestone
Rust tends to begin where water collects, around the waste, under the taps or in an old chip. Once water reaches the steel or iron, rust spreads under the enamel.
Common reasons people in Thurlestone contact us include:
- Snagging damage from a refit
- Holes from dropped items
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Deep scratches in acrylic
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if they find more damage
- If travel is included in the price
- How to care for the finish
- What protection goes down before work starts
Looking after it afterwards
Simple care helps the repair last. Our advice:
- Store metal items away from the bath
- Do not scrub with anything abrasive
- Rinse it down after each bath
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and avoid dropping heavy items on the repaired area. Get any new chip seen to quickly, before rust can start.
If water is getting through a crack, stop using the bath. Leaks under a bath can damage floors and ceilings.
Towns and villages near Thurlestone
What else we do in Thurlestone
When we would advise against a repair
Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits too:
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. Every quote is fixed and free. What we take into account:
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- Doing more than one item at once
- Access to the area
- What kind of damage it is
Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send photos and we will give you the exact figure.
Quotes from your photos
Good pictures mean an accurate price. Here’s what helps:
- What it’s made of, if you know
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of pictures using our quote form or call us. We will tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
