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Bath chip & crack repair in Alphington, Devon
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths at your home in Alphington, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Repairs from £95
- A chipped rim or side
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
What affects the price in Alphington
Prices start from £95. You will not pay by the hour. The price is based on:
- How many items we do on one visit
- How easy the damage is to reach
- How hard the colour is to match
- The size and number of damaged areas
Set against the cost of replacement, repairing typically costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
Quotes from your photos
Two or three clear photos are generally enough. It helps if you send:
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Where you are, by postcode
- One sharp close-up of the damage
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the whole bath, add your postcode and send them over. You will get a fixed price, not an estimate.
How we handle bath repair in Alphington
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. Whether it’s chips on the rim or sides and impact holes in acrylic, we can help, whatever the material.
All our work is covered by our one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Devon.
- Area
- Alphington (EX2)
- County
- Devon
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What we’re called out for in Alphington
Acrylic baths that crack nearly always have a support problem. Legs that aren’t adjusted, a missing cradle or a soft floor let the base flex.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- Snagging damage from a refit
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Rusty patches near the plughole
What to look for in a quote
- How your room will be protected
- Whether they match the colour on site
- What preparation is included
- What aftercare is recommended
DIY repairs versus a professional job
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is usually the cheaper route.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
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What we cannot put right
In fairness, there are a few things a repair won’t fix:
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
- Cracks in acrylic we can’t reach from underneath
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we work on
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
Alphington and nearby
Alphington is about 2 miles south-west of Exeter, in Devon. Jobs in Alphington are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from your photos, then a visit to do the work. Alphington is one of 586 places in Devon where we work.
We cover every part of EX2. Jobs here include addresses on Ide Lane, Mill Lane and Aldens Road and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Alphington: Ide (1 mile west), St Thomas (1 mile north), Larkbeare (1 mile north), Cowick (1 mile north-west) and Exeter (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Exmouth (8 miles south-east), Newton Abbot (12 miles south), Tiverton (15 miles north), Teignmouth (10 miles south), Sidmouth (13 miles east) and Kingsteignton (11 miles south).
Around Alphington
Our clients here include homes close to Alphington Primary School, West Exe School and Ludwell Valley Park, among other places. Nearby too are Church of St Michael (under half a mile south), New Inn (within half a mile west) and Church of St Michael (less than half a mile south). The nearest railway station is Marsh Barton station, roughly 0.6 miles north-east. Nearby you’ll also find Exeter City Football Club Museum (2.2 miles north) and Princesshay (1.7 miles north). Open spaces near Alphington include Bowling Green Marsh RSPB reserve and Haldon Hill.
FAQs for Alphington
Can you fix rust around the plughole?
Yes. We take out the rust and any loose enamel, fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
What do you need from me?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
Something went through my bath. Can it be fixed?
In most cases. Send us a picture of the hole and one from under the bath if you can.
What happens next?
We review the pictures and send a fixed quote with dates.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners in Alphington.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Landlords are often glad to have it sorted before the end of a tenancy.
How long does the repair take to cure?
Usually the day after. We’ll tell you the exact curing time when we finish.
How to look after the repair
A little care keeps the finish looking good. We recommend:
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- Check that an acrylic bath doesn’t move when you stand in it
- Store metal items away from the bath
- Rinse it down after each bath
There’s nothing special to do after a repair. Avoid bleach-based and gritty cleaners and give it a rinse after each bath.
Tape over a fresh chip or crack until it’s repaired, to keep water out. Take it off before we arrive.
Repair or replace: which is better?
Cast iron baths in particular are worth repairing: they’re very heavy to remove, especially upstairs, and replacing like for like is not cheap. Repairing it leaves it where it is. Prices start from £95. A repair usually costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why book with us
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Work done at your home or business
Take a look at our full price list or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
How it works
On the day itself, there is little for you to do. Let us in and show us the room, and we’ll take it from there. Most visits take a few hours, depending on the damage.
- We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or rust.
- Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
- We mix the colour on the day to match your bath’s exact shade.
- We apply the finish coats and polish the repair so it blends in.
- The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the next day.
Before we arrive
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
How to get a price
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them over with your postcode, and you will get a fixed price back. Quotes are free and you are under no obligation.
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Work for landlords and builders
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
