Devon · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Appledore, Devon
Bath repair in Appledore without the cost of replacing. Send us photos for a fixed price, then book a visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on the rim or sides
- Rust by the waste and overflow
For landlords and businesses
If you manage property in Appledore, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Just send pictures for each address and we will price them together.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
How we handle bath repair in Appledore
Repairing baths is what we do most. A chip by the taps, a crack in the base and a rust spot by the plughole are all repaired in place, generally in a single visit. Our repair technicians work on acrylic, whirlpool & spa baths and roll-top & freestanding, and the jobs we see most are damage beneath the taps and a kit repair that didn’t last.
Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do.
- Location
- Appledore (EX39)
- County
- Devon
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What we can’t put right
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we cannot get to from below
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- Wear across the whole surface, which needs re-enamelling
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we repair
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
Appledore: your questions answered
Is repairing better than replacing?
Normally, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
When can I have a bath again?
Typically within a day, though it depends on what we have done.
Can you repair a hole in a bath?
Frequently, if there is access underneath. We back the hole, fill it and refinish the surface.
Can rust on a bath be repaired?
Yes. We take out the rust and any loose enamel, seal and fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
Is my repair covered?
Yes, for a year. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Will the repair show?
The goal is a repair that blends in. The rest of the bath’s condition makes a difference, and we’ll tell you what to expect.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We carry out repairs for householders, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses across Devon.
Do you cover the whole of Devon?
Everywhere in the UK, Appledore included. Travel is included in the price.
What we are called out for in Appledore
Damage during fitting is very common. Tools, tiles and fittings get dropped into the bath, often before anyone notices. We repair snagging damage like this regularly.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- Chips under the taps
What your quote should include
- Who turns up on the day
- Aftercare advice
- How changes to the job are handled
- If travel is included in the price
Appledore and the surrounding area
Appledore is about 2 miles north of Bideford, in Devon. Book a date that suits you, and you will know when to expect us, so you are not left waiting in all day. Appledore is one of 586 towns and villages in Devon where we work.
Every address in EX39 is within our area. You’ll find streets such as Market Street, Richmond Road and Scott Avenue. If you’re just outside Appledore, we cover Instow (1 mile east), Worlington (1 mile east), Yelland (2 miles north-east), Fremington (3 miles north-east) and Chivenor (4 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Barnstaple (6 miles east), Ilfracombe (11 miles north), Braunton (4 miles north), Newport (7 miles east), Roundswell (5 miles east) and Pilton (6 miles north-east).
Around Appledore
Our clients here include homes close to All Saints Chapel, St Mary's Church and Appledore School and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Tapeley Park (1.3 miles south-east) and Bideford Community Hospital (2.4 miles south). The countryside around Appledore includes Horsey Island and Staddon Hill.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. Each job gets its own fixed quote. These are the things that affect it:
- How hard the colour is to match
- Doing more than one item at once
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Access to the area
Set against the cost of replacement, repairing normally costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Getting a price from pictures
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:
- Where you are, by postcode
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
- Natural light rather than flash
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
Send us pictures of the damage and one of the entire item, and tell us you are in Appledore, and we will reply with a fixed price.
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Different materials, different repairs
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and often freestanding. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, just like other baths.
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
Repairing versus replacing in Appledore
For damage in one or two places, a repair is the obvious choice. It’s a fraction of the cost of a new bath and fitting, it takes one visit, and nothing else in the room changes. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. We charge the same wherever you are, so there is no premium for Appledore. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Appledore
- No need to remove anything
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Fixed prices from your photos
- No extra charge for your area
See our full price list or bath cost comparison.
Aftercare tips
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
- Check that an acrylic bath does not move when you stand in it
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
Keep metal objects like razors and cans off the surface, because they can mark the enamel. A dripping tap should be fixed early, too.
A small chip is a quick job. Leave them and they collect dirt, stain and, on metal baths, rust, so it’s worth getting them done early.
How it works
We begin by going over the job with you, so you know exactly what we are doing. After that, protection goes down around the work area and the work begins. It normally takes a few hours.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
- The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of the bath.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
Preparing for the visit
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Clear the area around the damage
- Ensure the area is dry
Ask for a price
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, add your postcode and send them to us. You will get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
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