Devon · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Appledore, Devon
Bath repair across Appledore and nearby, normally in one visit and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
About our bath repair in Appledore
We repair enamelled steel, cast iron and acrylic baths. Each material is repaired a little differently: metal baths need any rust dealt with first, and acrylic cracks need support from behind. We are often asked to fix a cracked acrylic bath and chips along the edge of the bath, on cast iron enamel, whirlpool & spa baths and pressed steel enamel.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you are not left on your own once we’ve gone.
- Where
- Appledore (EX16, EX15)
- Area hub
- Devon
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are thick and very strong, finished with fired enamel. A chip down to the iron can rust, but the bath itself lasts for generations, which makes it well worth repairing.
Acrylic
An acrylic bath is a moulded sheet strengthened from below. They don’t rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.
Common questions in Appledore
Can you price it without visiting?
Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, often. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and we will quote them together.
Is there a call-out fee?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work and until it has cured. The rest of the house is unaffected.
How quickly can you book me in?
Your quote comes with available dates. If it’s urgent, say so and we’ll do what we can.
Is a cracked acrylic bath repairable?
Most of the time. We reinforce the crack from behind, then fill and refinish the front, so we need access under the bath.
Will the repair last?
Yes, if it’s prepared properly and the bath is sound. It’s covered by our one-year guarantee.
For landlords and businesses
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, photos and access details.
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.
Should you replace it?
Replacing a bath rarely stops at the bath: tiles along the rim typically crack when it comes out, the panel may not fit the new one, and the plumbing has to be disconnected and refitted. Repairing the damage avoids all of that. Prices start from £95. Compared with replacing, a repair is typically a fraction of the price, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Why us?
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Colour-matched on site
- No extra charge for your area
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
Read our prices page and bath cost comparison.
How the visit works
We work cleanly and quietly. Protection goes down first, then the job itself takes a few hours. Before we leave, we explain the curing time and the aftercare.
- First, the area is cleaned and any loose enamel or rust is removed.
- The chip or crack is filled, then sanded level with the bath.
- The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
- We build up the finish and polish it into the surrounding enamel.
- Once it has cured, generally by the following day, the bath is ready to use.
Preparing for the visit
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Clear the area around the damage
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
Getting a price
Upload pictures of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, and tell us you are in Appledore, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
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What bath repair costs
Repairs from £95. We price every job individually, from your pictures. The main factors are:
- How hard the colour is to match
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- How many items we do on one visit
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. You will see the full price before booking, with no extras added later.
Send photos for a quote
Two or three clear pictures are normally enough. It helps if you send:
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- One picture of the whole bath
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the whole bath, add your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
Keeping it looking good
It’s all simple stuff:
- Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- Check that an acrylic bath doesn’t move when you stand in it
- Have new chips seen to early
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.
Rust spreads under enamel faster than most people expect. Left for months, a small chip can grow into a large rust patch, so it pays to deal with it early.
Common problems we fix in Appledore
Acrylic baths that crack nearly always have a support problem. Loose legs, no proper cradle or a floor that gives let the bath move.
If you can see any of these, send us a photo:
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- Chips on the rim or sides
- Chips caused by builders
- Impact holes in acrylic
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if they find more damage
- How the room is protected while they work
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- What aftercare is recommended
Should I try a DIY kit first?
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it won’t stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
Appledore and nearby
Appledore is about 5 miles north-east of Cullompton, in Devon. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. We cover all 586 towns and villages in Devon, from the larger towns to small villages.
Postcode districts we cover here: EX16 and EX15. Close by, we cover Uffculme (1 mile south), Yondercott (1 mile south-east), Great Fossend (2 miles north), Westleigh (2 miles north) and Burlescombe (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Tiverton (7 miles west), Honiton (10 miles south-east), Polsloe (15 miles south-west), Cullompton (5 miles south-west), Cranbrook (12 miles south) and Whipton (15 miles south-west).
Near you in Appledore
We visit homes around Waterloo Cross pub, Parish Church of St Mary and Uffculme Primary School. Appledore’s nearest station is Tiverton Parkway station, roughly 1.3 miles west.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
