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Bath chip & crack repair in Allercombe, Devon
We travel to Allercombe for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
Bath repair at your home in Allercombe
A repair fixes just the damaged area and blends it into the rest of the bath, which is far cheaper than replacing a fitted bath and the tiles around it. You can generally use the bath the next day. Our technicians work on cast iron enamel, whirlpool & spa baths and roll-top & freestanding, and the jobs we see most are cracks in an acrylic bath and holes from dropped items.
Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee in Allercombe and across Devon.
- Location
- Allercombe (EX5)
- Area hub
- Devon
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Where we work around Allercombe
Allercombe is about 6 miles north-west of Sidmouth, in Devon. We travel to homes and businesses in Allercombe, so there is no workshop to go to. We work in all 586 towns and villages in Devon.
We work across the EX5 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Turkey Lane, Palmer's Lane and Allercombe Hill, and we cover them all. Close by, we cover Aller Grove (1 mile north-east), Marsh Green (1 mile south-west), West Hill (1 mile south-east), Whimple (2 miles north) and Rockbeare (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Exeter (7 miles west), Exmouth (8 miles south), Tiverton (13 miles north-west), Teignmouth (15 miles south-west), Sidmouth (6 miles south-east) and Honiton (8 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Allercombe
For rail, the closest station is Whimple station, roughly 1.8 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Heavitree Isolation Hospital (5.5 miles west) and Ottery Heritage Museum (3.1 miles east). For a walk, there is Aylesbeare Common RSPB reserve.
Repairing versus replacing in Allercombe
When the bath is otherwise sound, repairing beats replacing. It’s quicker, cheaper and far less disruptive, and the bathroom stays as it is. If the whole surface is worn, re-enamelling may make more sense, and we will tell you. Prices start from £95. Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Allercombe
- No extra charge for your area
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
Read our prices page and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
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How to look after the repair
So the finish stays in good condition:
- Have new chips seen to early
- Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and try not to drop heavy bottles on the repair. Get any new chip seen to quickly, before rust can start.
If an acrylic bath has a crack, stop showering in it until it’s repaired. Each time it flexes, the crack grows, and water can get through to the floor below.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
The process
Your technician turns up when we said we would and checks the damage against your pictures first. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before any work starts. The work itself takes a morning or an afternoon, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the following day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
How to get a price
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the entire bath, add your postcode and send them to us. You’ll get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
Advice
What we cannot put right
To be straight with you, there are a few things a repair will not fix:
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- Wear across the whole surface, which needs re-enamelling
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we can’t get to from below
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we repair
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
When to call us in Allercombe
A cracked acrylic bath normally wasn’t supported properly. Loose legs, no proper cradle or a floor that gives let the bath move.
Contact us if you’ve noticed:
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- Chips under the taps
- A cracked acrylic bath
What to look for in a quote
- If travel is included in the price
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- How to look after the finish
- What prep work is covered
What bath repair costs
Prices start from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price depends on:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- What kind of damage it is
- Whether we combine several jobs
- The colour and finish to match
There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Send pictures for a quote
The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what helps:
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Any details about the material
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole bath, we can price the job without visiting.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Allercombe
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Devon and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
Allercombe: your questions answered
Do the materials smell?
It depends on the job, but frequently a little. Open windows and an extractor fan help, and it soon fades.
When can I have a bath again?
Normally by the following day, though it depends on what we’ve done.
Can you match an avocado or pink bath?
Yes. The colour is mixed on site to suit your bath, including pastel and older colours.
Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?
Usually, yes, if we can reach behind it. The hole is backed, filled and refinished to match.
Are there extra charges for Allercombe?
We do not add a call-out fee. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.
Do you cover Allercombe?
Yes. We cover the entire UK and come to Allercombe. Send photos and we will quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Can you price it without visiting?
Normally, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
