Plymouth · England
Bath and surface repairs in PL6
Based in PL6? We cover Plymouth, Eggbuckland and Woolwell and every street in between, with everything repaired at your home.
Towns and villages in PL6
- Plymouth
- Eggbuckland
- Woolwell
- Estover
- Southway
- Crownhill
- Leigham
- Roborough
- Bickleigh
- Hartley
- Compton
- Efford
- King's Tamerton
- Manadon
- Honicknowle
- Whitleigh
- Ernesettle
- Tamerton Foliot
- Crabtree
Repairs we offer in PL6
- Kitchen sink & door repair
- Bath chip & crack repair
- Wood & laminate floor repair
- Bath & shower resealing (mastic)
- uPVC window & door repair
- Coloured suite to white
- Toilet & ceramic chip repair
- Non-slip bath & shower coating
- Sink & basin repair
- All services
Send a photo and your postcode and we’ll reply with a fixed price, or call 0345 017 0787.
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Elsewhere in Plymouth
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Areas we cover
Our bath repair service in PL6
A damaged bath doesn’t have to mean a new bathroom. Our repair technicians fill, shape and refinish the damage, mixing the colour on the day. Our repair technicians work on whirlpool & spa baths, cast iron enamel and acrylic, and the jobs we see most are chips on the rim or sides and a chip where the taps sit.
On the day itself, there is little for you to do. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we’ll take it from there. The job generally runs to a morning or an afternoon.
- 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, typically the day after.
What you will pay
Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Rather than charging by the hour, we price the whole job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
What you get with us
- No need to remove anything
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- No extra charge for your area
- Usually one visit, start to finish
Ask for a price
You do not need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
Landmarks near Plymouth
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Compton Inn, Church of Emmanuel and Central Park and the streets around them. Also close by are Efford Library (0.8 miles east), Plymouth High School for Girls (0.7 miles south-west) and Compton CofE Primary School (less than half a mile north). The nearest railway station is Plymouth station, about 1 mile south-west. A little further out are Freedom Fields Hospital (0.7 miles south) and Plymouth Castle (1.6 miles south).
Different materials, different repairs
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
DIY kit or professional repair?
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, 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 often lifts.
Work for landlords and builders
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Letting agents frequently send us photos straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
What we’re called out for in PL6
Nearly all the chips we see start with something being dropped: a shampoo bottle, a shower head, a tile or a tool during a refit. On steel and cast iron baths, a chip that reaches the metal will start to rust.
Common reasons people in PL6 contact us include:
- Snagging damage from a refit
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
Keeping it looking good
Nothing complicated is needed, just a few sensible habits:
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
- Do not scrub with anything abrasive
For the first few days, keep heavy bottles off the repaired spot. After that, clean it as you would the rest of the bath, avoiding abrasives.
Small chips are quick to repair. Leave them and they collect dirt, stain and, on metal baths, rust, so it’s worth getting them done early.
PL6: your questions answered
Can pets and children be at home?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
Do the materials smell?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, which is why we ventilate. It fades as everything cures.
How do I book?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
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.
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes, coloured baths are no problem. We tint the finish to your bath on site.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Generally, yes. Let us know what was used before.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
