Devon · England
Bath Repair in Black Dog
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths in Black Dog, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- Rusty patches near the plughole
About our bath repair in Black Dog
A typical bath repair is a few hours’ work, and the bath is back in use the next day. There is no need to book a plumber or tiler, because the bath does not move. Our repair technicians work on acrylic, cast iron enamel and whirlpool & spa baths, and people most frequently call us about rust spots around the plughole and chips under the taps.
Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Location
- Black Dog (EX17)
- Region
- Devon
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What we are called out for in Black Dog
Most bath damage comes from something dropped: bottles, shower heads, tiles and tools. On enamelled baths, any chip down to the metal will start to rust.
Common reasons people in Black Dog contact us include:
- Chips under the taps
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- Holes from dropped items
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
What your quote should include
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- If travel is included in the price
- What aftercare is recommended
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. We don’t charge extra for travel to Black Dog. The price depends on:
- Access to the area
- Whether we combine several jobs
- The colour and finish to match
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Getting a price from pictures
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage. Please include:
- The material, if you know it
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- Natural light rather than flash
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three photos through our quote form or call us. We will say immediately if a repair is the right fix.
How the visit works
When we visit, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. Expect it to take a morning or an afternoon. We tidy up before we leave and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- First, the area is cleaned and any loose enamel or rust is removed.
- We fill the damage and sand it flush with the surrounding surface.
- We tint the finish on the day to suit your bath’s shade of white or colour.
- Finish coats go on, then the repair is polished to blend in.
- The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the day after.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
Get a quote
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the entire bath, include your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
Advice
For landlords and businesses
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Black Dog use us as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it typically costs far less than a refit.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
Questions from Black Dog
Is my repair covered?
Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Do the materials smell?
It depends on the job, but frequently a little. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum.
What happens after I send photos?
You will get a fixed quote back, normally with dates to choose from. There is no obligation to book.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.
Will I be able to see the repair?
We aim for a repair you cannot easily find. The rest of the bath’s condition makes a difference.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
In most cases. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so let us know about it.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Of course. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
Can you repair a crack in an acrylic bath?
In most cases. The back of the crack is strengthened before the front is filled and refinished, so we need access under the bath.
Honest limits
To be straight with you, there are a few things a repair won’t fix:
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Materials we work on in Black Dog
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
Black Dog and the surrounding area
Black Dog is about 6 miles north of Crediton, in Devon. Customers in Black Dog get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed price from your pictures, then a visit to do the work. Our repair technicians cover all 586 towns and villages in Devon, from the larger towns to small villages.
We cover every part of EX17 and the streets around it. Other places close to Black Dog include Poughill (3 miles east), East Village (4 miles south-east), Cheriton Fitzpaine (5 miles south-east), Sandford (5 miles south) and Chilton (5 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Exeter (13 miles south-east), Tiverton (10 miles east), St Thomas (13 miles south-east), Larkbeare (13 miles south-east), Polsloe (13 miles south-east) and Cullompton (13 miles east).
What’s near Black Dog
We visit homes around Black Dog Inn, among other places. The nearest railway station is Morchard Road station, about 4.5 miles south-west of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Crediton Hospital (5.8 miles south) and Down Castle (2 miles east).
DIY kit or professional repair?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it does not stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is generally the cheaper route.
Towns and villages near Black Dog
Also in Black Dog
Repairs by material
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, in much the same way.
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that is the part we put right.
Repair or replace in Black Dog?
Many people think a damaged bath means a new one. In most cases it does not: a repair keeps the bath in service for years, and costs far less than the disruption of a replacement. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. A repair usually costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why Black Dog customers choose us
- A fixed quote before booking
- Same prices wherever you are
- Colour-matched on site
- Everything repaired in place
See our full price list or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
