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Bath Repair for Berner's Cross homes
Bath repair across Berner's Cross and nearby, usually in one visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips caused by builders
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
About our bath repair in Berner's Cross
We repair enamelled steel, cast iron and acrylic baths. The method changes with the material: metal baths need any rust dealt with first, and acrylic cracks need support from behind. Whether it’s impact holes in acrylic and damage beneath the taps, we can help.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Where
- Berner's Cross (EX19)
- Area hub
- Devon
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Repairs by material
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
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
Your questions about bath repair in Berner's Cross
Can you redo an old repair?
Regularly. We strip it out, deal with any rust and repair it again.
Will the price change on the day?
If we find something the pictures didn’t show, we explain it first. The price only changes if you agree.
What do you need from me?
Some pictures, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, access to the room.
Do you charge for travel?
There is no separate call-out charge. Your fixed price includes everything.
Is a cracked acrylic bath repairable?
Often, yes, if we can reach the underside to reinforce it. Check under the bath panel, or send us a picture.
Will you leave a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and we clean up when we have finished.
How quickly can you book me in?
Your quote comes with available dates. If it’s urgent, say so and we’ll do what we can.
How invisible is a bath repair?
We aim for a repair you cannot easily find. The rest of the bath’s condition makes a difference.
Berner's Cross and the surrounding area
Berner's Cross is about 9 miles north of Okehampton, in Devon. We visit clients in Berner's Cross and the surrounding area, so there’s no workshop to go to. Our technicians cover 586 places across Devon.
Here we cover the EX19 postcode area. Local streets include Exeter Road, High Street and Church Lane. If you are just outside Berner's Cross, we cover Winkleigh (1 mile south-west), Wembworthy (2 miles north-east), Broadwoodkelly (2 miles south-west), Mid Devon (2 miles east) and Bondleigh (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Okehampton (9 miles south), Crediton (13 miles east), Newport (15 miles north), South Molton (12 miles north), Great Torrington (11 miles north-west) and Hatherleigh (6 miles south-west).
What’s near Berner's Cross
Around Berner's Cross, we work in homes near Winkleigh Primary School, Seven Stars pub and Church of All Saints and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Eggesford station, about 3.4 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Millsome Castle (2.6 miles south-east).
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Common problems we fix in Berner's Cross
Dropped items cause the majority of chips, and a lot happen during bathroom refits. Cracks in acrylic have a different cause: poor support underneath, so the bath flexes when it’s full.
If you can see any of these, send us a photo:
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- Chips under the taps
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- Chips caused by builders
Before you book anyone
- How soon you can use it again
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- How changes to the job are handled
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
What a repair cannot fix
To be straight with you, there are a few things a repair will not fix:
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think.
What we work on
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
Can I fix it myself?
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is normally the cheaper route.
Repair or replace in Berner's Cross?
A new bath brings a chain of other jobs: the tiles sitting on the rim tend to break, a new panel is often needed, and the plumbing has to be disconnected and refitted. A repair skips all of it. Our bath repair starts from £95. No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Berner's Cross
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- We leave the room as we found it
- One visit for most repairs
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
Take a look at our full price list or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Keeping it looking good
Nothing complicated is needed, just a few sensible habits:
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
Use gentle, non-abrasive cleaners and avoid dropping heavy items on the repaired area. Get any new chip seen to quickly, before rust can start.
Until we visit, a strip of waterproof tape over the damage helps, to keep water out. Take it off before we arrive.
What bath repair costs
Repairs from £95. We give every job a fixed quote from photos. These are the things that affect it:
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- What the surface is made of
- What kind of damage it is
- How many items we do on one visit
Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send photos and we will give you the exact figure.
Getting a price from photos
Most quotes are done from photos alone. To make it quick:
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- One picture of the entire bath
Send us photos of the damage and one of the whole item, and tell us you’re in Berner's Cross, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
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 few hours, depending on the damage. If we find something your photos didn’t show, we’ll explain it before carrying on.
- 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.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
- The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
How to prepare
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
How to get a price
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, include your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
Advice
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
