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Bath chip & crack repair in Bolham, Devon
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for householders, landlords and businesses in Bolham. Free, fixed quotes from your photos.
- Repairs from £95
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
- Chips caused by builders
Repair or replace: which is better?
When the bath is otherwise sound, repairing beats replacing. It costs less, takes less time and causes far less upheaval, and you keep the bath you chose. If the whole surface is worn, re-enamelling may make more sense, and we will tell you. 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 Bolham
- A fixed quote before you book
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Same prices wherever you are
Read our prices page or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Bath repair at your home in Bolham
Whatever has happened to the bath, we aim for the same result: a smooth, solid repair that blends in. We prepare the area properly, fill and shape it, then match the colour and gloss so it sits flush with the rest of the bath. We work on cast iron enamel, pressed steel enamel and roll-top & freestanding, and people most often call us about an old repair that has yellowed or come loose and rust by the waste and overflow.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything isn’t right, ring us and we will sort it.
- Where
- Bolham (EX16)
- County
- Devon
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
When to call us in Bolham
Glass and heavy bottles cause more chips than anything else. Fittings cause damage too: water collects there, so chips nearby rust quickly.
Look out for any of the following:
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- A cracked acrylic bath
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- Holes from dropped items
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the price covers travel
- Aftercare advice
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
DIY repairs versus a professional job
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.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
When we’d advise against a repair
Not everything can be repaired, and we will tell you before we start. We can’t fix:
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we cannot get to from below
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we repair
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
Aftercare tips
Nothing complicated is needed:
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
There’s nothing special to do after a repair. Avoid bleach-based and gritty cleaners.
Rust spreads under enamel faster than most people expect. A chip the size of a fingernail can become a much larger patch if it’s left for months, so it pays to deal with it early.
Work for landlords and builders
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Common questions in Bolham
Will it make a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and we clean up when we’ve finished.
Are there extra charges for Bolham?
No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Do you repair coloured baths?
Yes. We mix the colour on the day to match, including older coloured suites.
What do you need from me?
Send pictures through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787, and we’ll take it from there.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and you’ll get one combined price.
Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?
Usually, yes, if we can reach behind it. We back the hole, fill it and refinish the surface.
I tried a repair kit. Can you fix it?
Yes. We take out the old repair and do it properly. Tell us about it when you send pictures.
Can pets and children be at home?
Just keep them out of the work area. We’ll tell you when the room can be used again.
What else we do in Bolham
What we do, step by step
We begin by going over the job with you, so there are no surprises. After that, protection goes down around the work area and the work begins. Allow a few hours, and we’ll keep you posted as we go.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Have a window or extractor fan available
Getting a price
Upload photos of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, with your EX16 postcode, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
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Our work in Bolham
Bolham is about 1 mile north-west of Tiverton, in Devon. From the centre of Bolham to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Our technicians cover all 586 towns and villages across Devon.
Jobs in EX16 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Bolham Lane, Bolham Road and Hayne Lane, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Bolham: Hayne (1 mile north), Tiverton (1 mile south-east), Chevithorne (2 miles east), Cove (3 miles north) and Halberton (4 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Exeter (14 miles south), St Thomas (14 miles south), Larkbeare (14 miles south), Polsloe (13 miles south), Cullompton (6 miles south-east) and Heavitree (14 miles south).
Landmarks near Bolham
Around Bolham, we work in homes near Tiverton High School, Bolham Community Primary School and Roman Catholic Church and Presbytery (Sion House). Other landmarks nearby include Tiverton Castle (1.2 miles south) and Tiverton and District Hospital (1 mile south).
What your bath is made of matters
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.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that is what we repair.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
