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Bath Repair in Bodley
Local bath repair for Bodley: a fixed quote from photos, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage beneath the taps
- A chipped rim or side
Bath repair in Bodley without replacing anything
Most bath damage, from chips and cracks to rust spots and holes, can be repaired with the bath left exactly where it is. There’s no plumbing to disconnect, the tiles are not touched, and the repaired area is colour matched so it blends in. Common call-outs are for a chip where the taps sit and chips on the rim or sides, in whirlpool & spa baths, pressed steel enamel and acrylic.
Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we explain what it covers before you book.
- Location
- Bodley (EX31)
- Region
- Devon
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY kit or professional repair?
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, it’s worth having it done properly.
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What your bath is made of matters
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are thick and very strong, finished with fired enamel. A chip down to the iron can rust, but the body of the bath lasts a very long time, so it’s always worth repairing.
Pressed steel
Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Exposed steel rusts fast, particularly by the plughole, so repair chips early.
What happens on the day
We begin by going over the job with you, so there are no surprises. After that, protection goes down around the work area and we start. You can expect it to take a morning or an afternoon, and we will tell you if anything changes.
- 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 mix the colour on the day to match your bath’s exact shade.
- Finish coats go on, then the repair is polished to blend in.
- Once it has cured, normally by the next day, the bath is ready to use.
How to prepare
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Point us to the nearest place to park
Get a quote
To get a price, send a couple of photos through our quote form or ring us. We’ll say right away whether it can be repaired.
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Our work in Bodley
Bodley is about 9 miles east of Ilfracombe, in Devon. Whether you are in the middle of Bodley or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. We work in all 586 towns and villages in Devon.
Jobs in EX31 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Jobs here include addresses on Bodley Lane, Gratton Lane and Parracombe Lane. Nearby, we also work in Parracombe (1 mile south-east), Trentishoe (2 miles north-west), Kentisbury (3 miles west), Barton Town (3 miles south) and Barbrook (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Barnstaple (10 miles south-west), Ilfracombe (9 miles west), Braunton (12 miles south-west), Newport (10 miles south-west), South Molton (13 miles south) and Roundswell (12 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Bodley
Typical jobs here are in homes near Parracombe Church of England Primary School, Christ Church and Fox and Goose Inn and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Beacon Castle (within half a mile north).
Landlords, agents and businesses in Bodley
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access and we will arrange it.
For anyone letting property in or around Bodley, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send pictures for each one and we’ll come back with a combined price.
Signs you need bath repair in Bodley
Damage during fitting is very common. Tools, tiles and fittings get dropped into the bath, and the damage isn’t always spotted until later. We repair snagging damage like this regularly.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- Chips under the taps
- Snagging damage from a refit
- A kit repair that didn’t last
Before booking anyone
- How the colour is matched
- How long it needs to cure
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
Should you replace it?
Swapping a damaged bath for a new one typically means a plumber, removing the old bath, re-tiling and a new panel and disposing of the old one. Repairing it fixes just the damaged area in a single visit. Prices start from £95. We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Bodley. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
What you get with us
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Colour-matched on site
- We leave the room as we found it
- One visit for most repairs
Take a look at our prices page or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Honest limits
Not everything can be repaired, and we will tell you before we start. We cannot fix:
- A steel bath rusted through
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think before you book.
Materials we work on in Bodley
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
Common questions in Bodley
How long before I can use the bath?
Usually within a day, though it depends on what we’ve done.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
We will show you and explain before doing anything extra. You won’t be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
Can you repair a failed DIY repair?
Regularly. The old material comes out, any rust is treated, then we repair it properly.
Will the repair last?
It should, as long as the bath is firm and the area was prepared well. It’s covered by our one-year guarantee.
Can you fix rust around the plughole?
Yes, very frequently. The rust is cut back to clean metal and sealed before we fill and finish it.
Is there a guarantee?
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Yes, we often do. Removing the old work can add time, and that is in the quote.
Something went through my bath. Can it be fixed?
Normally. Send us a photo of the hole and one from under the bath if you can.
How to look after the repair
How the surface is treated afterwards matters:
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- Rinse it down after each bath
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
- Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
A repaired bath needs no special treatment. Skip bleach and gritty creams.
Small chips are quick to repair. Leave them and they collect dirt, stain and, on metal baths, rust, so it’s worth getting them done early.
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