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Bath chip & crack repair in Brendon, Devon

Bath repair for Brendon, without a refit. Get a fixed quote from your photos, then we come to you.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Chips under the taps
  • Holes from dropped items
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Book bath repair in Brendon

Bath repair at your home in Brendon

Repairing baths is what we do most. Chips on the rim, rust around the waste and cracks in acrylic are all fixed without removing the bath, normally in one visit. Whether it’s a cracked acrylic bath and rusty patches near the plughole, we can usually put it right, whatever the material.

Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do.

Bath enamel chip by the waste, filled and colour matched (before and after)
Where
Brendon (EX35)
Region
Devon
Guarantee
12 months on all our work
Price
From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026

Signs you need bath repair in Brendon

Rust tends to begin where water collects, by the plughole, beneath dripping taps or in an unrepaired chip. Water on bare metal causes rust that creeps under the surrounding enamel.

Most people contact us when they notice one of these:

  • Snagging damage from a refit
  • Rust spots around the plughole
  • Scuffs and scratches in the surface
  • Chips along the edge of the bath

What to look for in a quote

  • Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
  • Whether the colour is mixed to match
  • How long the guarantee is and what it covers
  • Whether the price covers travel

Our hiring checklist

Keeping it looking good

A little care keeps the finish looking good. We recommend:

  • Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
  • Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
  • Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
  • Have new chips seen to early

Keep metal objects like razors and cans off the surface, because they can mark the enamel. And fix dripping taps promptly.

Until we visit, a strip of waterproof tape over the damage helps, to keep water out. Take it off before we arrive.

Where we work around Brendon

Brendon is about 12 miles west of Minehead, in Devon. We travel to customers in Brendon, so nothing has to leave your home. Brendon is one of 586 places in Devon where we work.

All of EX35 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover the places around Brendon: Lynmouth (3 miles west), West Lyn (3 miles west), Lynton (3 miles west), Barbrook (3 miles west) and Porlock Weir (6 miles east). Further out, we also cover South Molton (14 miles south), Combe Martin (11 miles west) and Landkey (15 miles south-west).

Near you in Brendon

We visit homes around Staghunters Inn, among other places. Open spaces near Brendon include Wind Hill.

Map of Brendon © OpenStreetMap contributors

Questions from Brendon

When can I have a bath again?

Usually the following day. We’ll tell you the exact curing time when we finish.

Do you charge for travel?

We don’t add a call-out fee. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.

Is a cracked acrylic bath repairable?

Most of the time. The back of the crack is strengthened before the front is filled and refinished, so we need access under the bath.

Can you repair a failed DIY repair?

Yes. We remove the old filler and start again. Mention it when you send photos.

Do I have to be there?

Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.

How much does bath repair cost in Brendon?

Prices start from £95. Because every job differs, we price from photos. You’ll get a fixed figure before you book.

Do you come to Brendon?

Yes. We cover the entire UK and travel to Brendon and the rest of Devon. Send photos and we’ll quote, or call 0345 017 0787.

Do the materials smell?

Expect a mild smell while we’re working.

Should I try a DIY kit first?

For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.

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.

Landlords, agents and businesses in Brendon

If you manage property in Brendon, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Just send photos for each address and we will come back with a combined price.

Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Brendon use us as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.

Materials and what they mean for the repair

Composite and resin

Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, just like other baths.

Pressed steel

Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Chips rust quickly on steel, especially around the waste, so early repairs matter.

How the visit works

Nothing needs to be moved out of the room beforehand. We bring everything we need with us, put protection down and get going once we have agreed what we are doing. Most jobs take a few hours, and you can get on with other things while we are there.

  1. We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or rust.
  2. We fill the damage and sand it flush with the surrounding surface.
  3. We tint the finish on the day to suit your bath’s shade of white or colour.
  4. Finish coats go on, then the repair is polished to blend in.
  5. We leave it to cure; you can generally use the bath the following day.

How to prepare

  • Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
  • Ensure the area is dry
  • Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access

Getting a price

Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job the same day in most cases.

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Prices and what affects them

Repairs from £95. Each job gets its own fixed price. This is what makes a difference:

  • How many items we do on one visit
  • The size and number of damaged areas
  • Unusual colours or finishes
  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first

Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.

How to get a fixed price

Phone photos are fine. Just make sure we can see:

  • Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
  • Any details about the material
  • A close-up of the damage, in focus

There is no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.

Repair or replace: which is better?

People frequently assume a cracked or chipped bath has to come out. Generally it doesn’t: a repair keeps the bath in service for years, without the cost and upheaval of replacing it. Prices start from £95. Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it, and combining items on one visit brings it down.

Why book with us

  • Most jobs done in one visit
  • Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
  • Nothing taken out or refitted
  • Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface

Read our full price list and bath cost comparison.

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