Devon · England
Bath Repair in Avonwick
We travel to Avonwick for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- Impact holes in acrylic
How we handle bath repair in Avonwick
We have repaired just about every kind of bath damage: dropped-bottle chips, plughole rust, acrylic cracks and impact holes. All of it is repaired where the bath stands. Our technicians work on roll-top & freestanding, acrylic and whirlpool & spa baths, and people most frequently call us about deep scratches in acrylic and a kit repair that didn’t last.
All our work comes with our one-year guarantee.
- Area
- Avonwick (TQ10)
- Region
- Devon
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Landlords, agents and businesses in Avonwick
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Avonwick use us as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it generally costs far less than a refit.
If you manage property in Avonwick, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Just send photos for each address and we will come back with a combined price.
The process
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, protect the area, then carry out the work, which normally takes a morning or an afternoon. If anything looks different from your pictures, we’ll talk to you before going ahead.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage, and any rust is treated.
- We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
- We match both the colour and the shine.
- We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, normally the next day.
How to prepare
- Make sure the area is dry
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Let us know about parking or access
Ask for a price
We price from photos so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through.
Advice
Also in Avonwick
Honest limits
Some jobs aren’t right for a repair, including:
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
- Wear across the whole surface, which needs re-enamelling
- A steel bath rusted through
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
Avonwick questions
Will the repair last?
A properly prepared repair should last a long time, and it’s guaranteed for a year. Gentle cleaning helps it last.
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 quote from photos?
Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.
Is there a call-out fee?
We do not add a call-out fee. Your fixed quote includes everything.
How invisible is a bath repair?
On a glossy bath, you will struggle to find it. On older, dull enamel the repair can look glossier than the area around it.
How quickly can you book me in?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
Generally, yes. Let us know what was used before and we’ll plan for it.
Can you repair a crack in an acrylic bath?
Normally, yes, as long as we can get to the back of the crack to support it. Check under the bath panel, or send us a picture.
When to call us in Avonwick
A cracked acrylic bath normally wasn’t supported properly. Legs that aren’t adjusted, a missing cradle or a soft floor let the base flex until it cracks.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- A chip where the taps sit
- A chipped rim or side
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
Questions to ask before booking
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- How long it needs to cure
- Aftercare advice
- How the room is protected while they work
What bath repair costs
Repairs from £95. There’s no area surcharge for Avonwick. What changes the price is:
- What the surface is made of
- Whether we combine several jobs
- How much damage there is
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Quotes from your pictures
Two or three clear photos are normally enough. Try to include:
- The material, if you know it
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- A picture taken from further back
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
Most customers in Avonwick get their price from photos. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Should you replace it?
Cast iron baths in particular are worth repairing: getting one out, particularly from an upstairs bathroom, is a big job, and replacing like for like is not cheap. Repairing it leaves it where it is. Prices start from £95. Compared with replacing, a repair is generally a fraction of the price, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Avonwick
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Everything repaired in place
Take a look at our full price list or bath cost comparison.
Our work in Avonwick
Avonwick is about 11 miles west of Paignton, in Devon. Our repair technicians come to customers in Avonwick and the surrounding area, so nothing has to leave your home. Avonwick is one of 586 places in Devon where we work.
Our visits in TQ10 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes on Church Walk, Avonwick Green and Higher Moor. Neighbouring places we cover include South Brent (1 mile north-west), Cheston (2 miles west), Aish (2 miles north-west), Wrangaton (2 miles west) and Ugborough (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newton Abbot (12 miles north-east), Kingsteignton (14 miles north-east), Ivybridge (5 miles west), Totnes (6 miles east), Bovey Tracey (14 miles north-east) and Dartmouth (11 miles east).
Around Avonwick
Our customers here include homes close to Church of St James and Avon Inn, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Ivybridge station, roughly 4.2 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Moorhaven Hospital (3 miles west). Open spaces near Avonwick include Andrew's Wood and Butterdon Hill.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it won’t stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
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.
Different materials, different repairs
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Cast iron
Cast iron is heavy and rigid, finished with fired enamel. A chip down to the iron can rust, but the body of the bath lasts a very long time, which makes it well worth repairing.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
