Devon · England
Bath Repair for Ashreigney homes
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Ashreigney. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- Rust spots around the plughole
Aftercare tips
Nothing complicated is needed, just a few sensible habits:
- Do not leave razors or cans standing in the bath
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
Look after the repair the same way as the bath: a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs. Avoid scourers and gritty cream cleaners.
Rust spreads under enamel faster than most people expect. A chip the size of a fingernail can become a much larger patch if it’s left for months, so it pays to deal with it early.
Bath repair in Ashreigney, done in place
A damaged bath does not have to mean a new bathroom. We fill the damage, shape it to the curve of the bath and refinish it, with the colour mixed on site. Whether it’s chips along the edge of the bath and holes from dropped items, we can generally put it right.
A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Location
- Ashreigney (EX18)
- County
- Devon
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Repair or replace: which is better?
Many people think a damaged bath means a new one. In most cases it does not: a proper repair gives it years more use, and costs far less than the disruption of a replacement. Our bath repair starts from £95. The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. You’ll see the full price before you book, with nothing added on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Ashreigney
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- A fixed quote before you book
See our pricing and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
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What affects the price in Ashreigney
Repairs from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price depends on:
- The type of damage
- Unusual colours or finishes
- The size and number of damaged areas
- The material and finish
Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Quotes from your photos
You can take the photos on your phone, there’s no need for anything special. Just ensure we can see:
- Any details about the material
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Details of any past repairs
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
Send us pictures of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, and tell us you are in Ashreigney, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
What we do, step by step
We work cleanly and quietly, so you can stay at home while we are there. We protect the area first, then the work takes a few hours. Before we leave, we explain the curing time and the aftercare.
- 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.
- The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
Get a quote
You don’t need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
Advice
What a repair cannot fix
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair cannot fix:
- Cracks in acrylic we can’t reach from underneath
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
- A whole bath that is dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.
Surfaces we repair
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
Common problems we fix in Ashreigney
Rust tends to begin where water collects, around the waste, under the taps or in an old chip. Once water reaches the steel or iron, rust spreads under the enamel.
If you can see any of these, send us a picture:
- A chip where the taps sit
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- A cracked acrylic bath
- Impact holes in acrylic
What to look for in a quote
- If travel is included in the price
- How to look after the finish
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- How your room will be protected
Ashreigney: your questions answered
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.
Can you price it without visiting?
In nearly every case. If pictures do not show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We carry out repairs for householders, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses in Ashreigney.
Can you redo an old repair?
Yes. We take out the old repair and do it properly. Mention it when you send photos.
Is a bath repair permanent?
A properly prepared repair should last a long time, and ours come with a one-year guarantee. Gentle cleaning helps it last.
Can pets and children be at home?
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.
Are there extra charges for Ashreigney?
We don’t add a call-out fee. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.
DIY kit or professional repair?
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair won’t last.
Our work in Ashreigney
Ashreigney is about 13 miles south of Barnstaple, in Devon. Anywhere in EX18, we come to you. Ashreigney is one of 586 towns and villages in Devon we cover.
Jobs in EX18 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Neighbouring places we cover include Burrington (2 miles north), Wembworthy (3 miles south-east), Berner's Cross (3 miles south), Winkleigh (3 miles south) and Dolton (4 miles west). Larger places within reach include Barnstaple (13 miles north), Bideford (14 miles north-west), Okehampton (11 miles south), Crediton (15 miles south-east), Newport (12 miles north) and South Molton (9 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Ashreigney
Typical jobs here are in homes near Church of St James and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Kings Nympton station, roughly 2.9 miles north-east.
What your bath is made of matters
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid, and often freestanding. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, just like other baths.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that’s what we repair.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
