Devon · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Bittaford, Devon
Bath repair across Bittaford and nearby, generally in one visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- Chips caused by builders
How we handle bath repair in Bittaford
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 have a kit repair that didn’t last and chips on the rim or sides, we can help, whatever the material.
Somewhere as small as Bittaford, you’ll find cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings. Some have heavy cast iron baths or tight bathrooms, and removing a bath from an older house is rarely simple. Repairing in place avoids that.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee.
- Area
- Bittaford (PL21)
- County
- Devon
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
How to care for the repair
Once the work has cured, treat it gently:
- Do not leave a fresh chip for long
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and try not to drop heavy bottles on the repair. Get any new chip seen to quickly, before rust can start.
Stop using the bath if a crack lets water through. Leaks under a bath can damage floors and ceilings.
How we price bath repair
Repairs from £95. You will know the full cost before booking. We take into account:
- Doing more than one item at once
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Unusual colours or finishes
- How easy the damage is to reach
Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send photos and we’ll give you the exact figure.
Quotes from your pictures
You can normally get a fixed price without us visiting. To make it quick:
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
We price from photos so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Bittaford
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Letting agents often send us photos straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
Repairs by material
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
What we are called out for in Bittaford
Damage during fitting is very common. Tradespeople drop tools and tiles into the bath, and the damage isn’t always spotted until later. We repair snagging damage like this regularly.
These are the problems we are asked about most:
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- Snagging damage from a refit
- Damage beneath the taps
If you let a flat or house near Ivybridge station (about 1.3 miles west), we repair baths between tenancies so it’s ready to let again quickly.
Questions to ask before booking
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- How the room is protected while they work
- Who will actually do the work
- How the colour is matched
How the visit works
We agree an arrival time beforehand. Once we’re there, the work takes a few hours, depending on the damage for most jobs. The room is left tidy and you’ll know when it can be used. In a village or hamlet like Bittaford, access can be the only tricky part. Once on site, the job is the same as anywhere.
- First, we check the damage against your pictures and agree the plan.
- Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
How to prepare
- Clear the area around the damage
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
Get a quote
There’s no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
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Repair or replace: which is better?
A new bath brings a chain of other jobs: the tiles sitting on the rim tend to break, a new panel is frequently needed, and the plumbing has to be disconnected and refitted. A repair skips all of it. In an older home in a village like Bittaford, replacing a bath can be harder than it sounds: original pieces may not match modern sizes, and access can be awkward. A repair keeps the original.
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 no extras added later.
What you get with us
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Everything repaired in place
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- One-year guarantee on every repair
See our Prices page Or Guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Bittaford homes and their baths
For older houses around Bittaford, near landmarks such as Church of St Peter, an original cast iron or steel bath is worth keeping, and bath repair gives it years more use.
Bittaford is about 11 miles east of Plymouth, in Devon. Anywhere in PL21, we come to you. We cover all 586 towns and villages in Devon.
Postcode districts we cover here for bath repair: PL21. Streets in the area include Moorland Close, Wrangaton Road and Leigh Close. Neighbouring places we cover for bath repair include Ugborough (1 mile south-east), Filham (1 mile south-west), Modbury (3 miles south), Aveton Gifford (6 miles south) and St Ann's Chapel (6 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Newton Abbot (15 miles north-east), Totnes (9 miles east), Dartmouth (13 miles east), Kingsbridge (9 miles south-east), Highweek (14 miles north-east) and Kingskerswell (15 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Bittaford
We visit homes around Horse & Groom pub and Ivybridge Community College and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Ivybridge station, about 1.3 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Moorhaven Hospital (within half a mile north-west). Green spaces nearby include Butterdon Hill and Andrew's Wood.
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Bittaford questions
Do you work for landlords with property near Ivybridge station?
Yes, we often work between tenancies, and we can quote for several properties together.
Do you cover villages like Bittaford?
Yes, we cover the whole UK, villages included, with the same prices as anywhere else.
Which areas do you work in?
Everywhere in the UK, Bittaford included. Travel is included in the price.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Yes, we frequently do. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
When can I have a bath again?
Normally by the following day, depending on the repair.
Can you repair a hole in a bath?
Frequently, if there’s access underneath. We back the hole, fill it and refinish the surface.
Can a cracked acrylic bath be fixed?
Often, 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.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Normally, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
When a repair is not the answer
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- A whole bath that’s dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we can’t get to from below
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we repair
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
