Devon · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Atherington, Devon
Damaged bath in Atherington? We put it right where it is, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A chipped rim or side
- Rust spots around the plughole
Repairs by material
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that’s what we repair.
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. They don’t rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and cracks need support from behind to stay fixed.
Bath repair in Atherington, done in place
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 fixed without removing the bath, normally in one visit. If you’re dealing with chips along the edge of the bath and scuffs and scratches in the surface, we can usually put it right.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you’re not left on your own once we’ve gone.
- Area
- Atherington (EX37)
- Region
- Devon
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
When we’d advise against a repair
A repair is not right for every job, including:
- A steel bath rusted through
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
- A whole bath that’s dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we work on
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
Where we work around Atherington
Atherington is about 6 miles south of Barnstaple, in Devon. Jobs in Atherington are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from photos, then a visit to do the work. We cover 586 places in Devon.
Jobs in EX37 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. We also travel to High Bickington (2 miles south), Chittlehampton (3 miles north-east), Roborough (4 miles south), Chittlehamholt (4 miles east) and Tawstock (5 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Barnstaple (6 miles north), Bideford (9 miles west), Braunton (11 miles north-west), Newport (6 miles north), South Molton (8 miles east) and Roundswell (6 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Atherington
Our customers here include homes close to Church of St Mary. The closest station to Atherington is Umberleigh station, roughly 1.3 miles east.
Atherington questions
I tried a repair kit. Can you fix it?
Yes. We take out the old repair and do it properly. Tell us about it when you send photos.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Typically, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes: twelve months. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Will it make a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.
Is a bath repair durable?
Yes, if it’s prepared properly and the bath is sound. It carries our one-year guarantee.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Generally, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.
What information do you need?
Some photos, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, we only need access to the room.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
In most cases. We remove the old repair before doing a new one.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair will not last.
What we’re called out for in Atherington
Most bath damage comes from something dropped: bottles, shower heads, tiles and tools. On enamelled baths, a chip that reaches the metal will start to rust.
These are the problems we’re asked about most:
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- Chips on the rim or sides
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
Comparing quotes
- How the room is protected while they work
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- What preparation is included
Places near Atherington
Also in Atherington
Repair or replace: which is better?
Swapping a damaged bath for a new one typically means a plumber, lifting out the old bath, re-tiling and a new panel and getting rid of the old bath. Repairing it deals only with the damage in one visit. Prices start from £95. Set against the cost of replacement, repairing typically costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Atherington
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- One visit for most repairs
Read our full price list or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Aftercare tips
To keep it looking its best for years:
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
- Rinse it down after each bath
Look after the repair the same way as the bath: a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs. Keep scouring pads and gritty cleaners away from it.
Rust spreads under enamel faster than most people expect. Left for months, a small chip can grow into a large rust patch, so early repair keeps the cost down.
How the visit works
Your technician turns up at the time we agreed with you, introduces themselves and checks the damage against your pictures first. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before any work starts. The work itself takes a few hours, depending on the damage, and we leave the room as we found it.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage.
- We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the following day.
Preparing for the visit
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
How to get a price
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of pictures through our quote form or call us. We will tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
Advice
Landlords, agents and businesses in Atherington
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in Devon and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which matters when someone is living in the home.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
