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Bath Repair for Chilsworthy homes

Problem with your bath in Chilsworthy? We repair it in place, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.

  • Repairs from £95
  • A cracked acrylic bath
  • Chips on the rim or sides
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath repair in Chilsworthy

Bath repair in Chilsworthy without replacing anything

We repair enamelled steel, cast iron and acrylic baths. The method changes with the material: metal baths need any rust dealt with first, and acrylic cracks need support from behind. If you are dealing with rust by the waste and overflow and damage beneath the taps, we can usually put it right, whatever the material.

All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.

Location
Chilsworthy (EX22)
Area hub
Devon
Guarantee
12 months on all our work
Quotes
From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: a chipped, rust-stained bath around the plughole

Signs you need bath repair in Chilsworthy

A cracked acrylic bath typically wasn’t supported properly. Legs that aren’t adjusted, a missing cradle or a soft floor let the base flex until it cracks.

Look out for any of the following:

  • Chips under the taps
  • Rust by the waste and overflow
  • Chips on the rim or sides
  • Impact holes in acrylic

Before booking anyone

  • How the room is protected while they work
  • Whether the colour is mixed to match
  • What aftercare is recommended
  • Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT

How to compare quotes

How to care for the repair

Aftercare is simple:

  • Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
  • Do not leave a fresh chip for long
  • Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
  • Don’t leave razors or cans standing in the bath

Keep metal objects like razors and cans off the surface, because they can mark the enamel. A dripping tap should be fixed early, too.

If water is getting through a crack, stop using the bath. Leaks under a bath can damage floors and ceilings.

Repair or replace in Chilsworthy?

Replacing a fitted bath usually means a plumber, removing the old bath, making good the tiles and panel and getting rid of the old bath. A repair fixes just the damaged area in one visit. Our bath repair starts from £95. Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Chilsworthy. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.

What you get with us

  • Honest advice, even when it means no job
  • Free fixed quotes from pictures
  • No extra charge for your area
  • We leave the room as we found it

See our prices page and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.

When we’d advise against a repair

Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair won’t do:

  • A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
  • Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
  • A steel bath rusted through

Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly.

Materials we repair

  • Cast iron enamel
  • Pressed steel enamel
  • Roll-top & freestanding
  • Acrylic
  • Whirlpool & spa baths

Chilsworthy and the surrounding area

Chilsworthy is about 15 miles south-west of Bideford, in Devon. Book a date that suits you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so you’re not left waiting in all day. Chilsworthy is one of 586 towns and villages in Devon where we work.

Jobs in EX22 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Close by, we cover Holsworthy (2 miles south-east), Torridge (2 miles south-east), Derriton (2 miles south), Pyworthy (2 miles south) and Whimble (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Bideford (15 miles north-east), East-the-Water (15 miles north-east), Great Torrington (13 miles north-east), Hatherleigh (13 miles east), Lifton (14 miles south) and Hartland (12 miles north).

Near you in Chilsworthy

In Chilsworthy, that means homes near Holsworthy Community College and the streets around them. A little further out are Holsworthy Museum (1.7 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Dunsdon National Nature Reserve.

Map of Chilsworthy © OpenStreetMap contributors

Your questions about bath repair in Chilsworthy

Do you charge for travel?

Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.

Will the repair last?

Done properly, a repair lasts for years, and it’s guaranteed for a year. Gentle cleaning helps.

Can landlords book you?

Yes, frequently. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.

Do the materials smell?

There can be some smell while we work, so we ventilate the room. It fades as everything cures.

What do you need from me?

Photos of the damage, a photo of the whole bath and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.

It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?

Yes, we often do. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.

Is a repair better than a new one?

In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.

How much does bath repair cost in Chilsworthy?

Repairs from £95. Every job gets a fixed price from your photos. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your EX22 postcode.

DIY repairs versus a professional job

The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, and the work is guaranteed.

It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.

The process

Once we’re through the door, we keep the work contained to the one room. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the job takes a few hours, depending on the damage, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.

  1. We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
  2. Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
  3. We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
  4. The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
  5. Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.

Preparing for the visit

  • Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
  • Tell us about parking, stairs or access
  • Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area

Getting a price

No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and you will get a fixed figure back.

Get a free quote

Related advice

Landlords, agents and businesses in Chilsworthy

We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access and we’ll handle the rest.

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.

Repairs by material

Composite and resin

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

Acrylic

An acrylic bath is a moulded sheet strengthened from below. There’s no rust, but cracks, holes and scratches happen, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.

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