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Bath chip & crack repair in Axminster, Devon
Bath repair in Axminster without the cost of replacing. Get a fixed quote from your pictures, then book a visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage beneath the taps
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
Bath repair in Axminster without replacing anything
Chips, cracks, rust spots and small holes is repaired in place. There’s no plumbing to disconnect, your tiles stay as they are, and the repaired area is colour matched so it blends in. Whether it’s damage done while the bathroom was being fitted and chips under the taps, we can help, on pressed steel enamel, whirlpool & spa baths and cast iron enamel alike.
A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Where
- Axminster (EX13)
- Area hub
- Devon
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What we are called out for in Axminster
Nearly all the chips we see start with something being dropped: bottles, shower heads, tiles and tools. On enamelled baths, any chip down to the metal lets water in, and rust follows.
If you can see any of these, send us a photo:
- Holes from dropped items
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
- Damage beneath the taps
Comparing quotes
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- What aftercare is recommended
- If travel is included in the price
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Keeping it looking good
So the finish stays in good condition:
- Don’t leave razors or cans standing in the bath
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
Leave the repair to cure for as long as we say before using the bath. After that, gentle cleaning keeps it looking good.
Small chips are quick to repair. Leave them and they collect dirt, stain and, on metal baths, rust, so early repair saves time and money.
What we do, step by step
We turn up when we said we would and looks over the damage before anything else. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before we open a single tin. Most visits take a few hours, depending on the damage, and we leave the room as we found it.
- We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and rust.
- The chip or crack is filled, then sanded level with the bath.
- We tint the finish on the day to suit your bath’s shade of white or colour.
- We build up the finish and polish it into the surrounding enamel.
- We leave it to cure; you can typically use the bath the next day.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Open a window if you can
- Keep a parking space free if you can
How to get a price
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them over with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price. Quotes are free and you are under no obligation.
Advice
Common questions in Axminster
Can you quote from photos?
Normally, yes. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed quote without visiting.
How much does bath repair cost in Axminster?
Prices start from £95. Because every job differs, we price from pictures. You’ll get a fixed figure before you book.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes, for a year. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Is there any odour?
It depends on the job, but often a little. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum, and it soon fades.
Do you cover the whole of Devon?
All of Devon, and the rest of the UK. There is no extra charge for travel.
Do you cover Axminster?
Yes. We cover the entire UK and travel to Axminster and the rest of Devon. Send us photos for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Can you repair a hole in a bath?
Often, if there’s access underneath. We back the hole, fill it and refinish the surface.
Will the repair show?
On a bath in good condition, a colour-matched repair is very hard to spot. On worn enamel, it can look shinier than the rest.
Repair or replace: which is better?
Many people think a damaged bath means a new one. Typically it does not: a repair keeps the bath in service for years, without the cost and upheaval of replacing it. Our bath repair starts from £95. 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.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Axminster
- No need to remove anything
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Generally one visit, start to finish
Read our pricing or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
What your bath is made of matters
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, just like other baths.
Acrylic
An acrylic bath is a moulded sheet strengthened from below. They don’t rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and cracks need support from behind to stay fixed.
Where we work around Axminster
Axminster is about 12 miles north-east of Sidmouth, in Devon. From the centre of Axminster to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Axminster is one of 586 towns and villages in Devon we cover.
Here we cover the EX13 postcode area. Whether you live on Coombe Lane, Lyme Street and Field End or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. With the A358 and B3261 close by, Axminster is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover include Sector (1 mile east), Weycroft (1 mile north-east), Raymond's Hill (2 miles south-east), Blackpool Corner (2 miles east) and Yawl (3 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Sidmouth (12 miles south-west), Honiton (9 miles west), Seaton (6 miles south-west), Ottery St Mary (13 miles west), Colyton (4 miles south-west) and Sidford (12 miles south-west).
What’s near Axminster
In Axminster, that means homes near Axminster Community Primary Academy, Red Lion Inn and United Reformed Church. Axminster’s nearest station is Axminster station, about 0.5 miles west. Nearby you’ll also find Colcombe Castle (3.9 miles south-west) and Axminster Hospital (within half a mile north-west). Green spaces nearby include Lambert's Castle Hill.
What a repair cannot fix
Some jobs aren’t right for a repair, for example:
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
- A whole bath that’s dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
Work for landlords and builders
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, pictures and access details and we will handle the rest.
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
What bath repair costs
Prices start from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price is based on:
- What kind of damage it is
- Access to the area
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- The material
Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Getting a price from photos
The better the photos, the more accurate the price. Here’s what helps:
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Where you are, by postcode
- Natural light rather than flash
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’ll get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
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