Devon · England
Bath Repair in Chittlehampton
Bath repair across Chittlehampton and nearby, typically in one visit and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on the rim or sides
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
Bath repair at your home in Chittlehampton
Bath repair is our most common job. 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 cracks in an acrylic bath and impact holes in acrylic, we can typically put it right, whatever the material.
Whatever the size of the job, you get the same one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Chittlehampton (EX37)
- Area hub
- Devon
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Here’s how a visit typically runs: we arrive at the agreed slot, sheet and mask the area around the job, carry out the work and tidy away. Allow a morning or an afternoon. Before we go, we’ll explain how long to leave it and how to look after it.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased, and any rust is treated.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- We match both the colour and the shine.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the next day.
How to prepare
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
Get a quote
To get a price, send two or three pictures through our quote form or call us. We’ll tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
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DIY repairs versus a professional job
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
FAQs for Chittlehampton
Will the repair last?
Done properly, a repair lasts for years, and ours come with a one-year guarantee. Gentle cleaning helps it last.
Can tenants book a repair?
Of course. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
When can you do it?
We’ll give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Nearly always. If photos do not show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.
Does someone need to be in?
We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
How long before I can use the bath?
Normally by the following day, though it depends on what we have done.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Usually, yes. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so mention it when you send photos.
Can you match an avocado or pink bath?
Yes, we match coloured baths too. The colour is tinted by hand on the day.
Repairs by material
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it relies on good support. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
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What affects the price in Chittlehampton
Repairs from £95. We give every job a fixed quote from pictures. These are the things that affect it:
- How many areas need work
- Unusual colours or finishes
- The material and finish
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
Our prices are the same across the UK, so there’s no premium for Chittlehampton. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Getting a price from pictures
We price nearly every job from pictures. This is what we need:
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Any details about the material
- Where you are, by postcode
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
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.
What we cannot put right
We’d rather lose a job than do one that will not last, so here’s what a repair cannot put right:
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we cannot get to from below
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Surfaces we repair
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
Should you replace it?
A new bath costs more than the bath itself: removal and disposal, plumbing, a new panel, tiling and decorating. A repair is one job, done in one visit. Our bath repair starts from £95. What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed price from your photos, so you know the cost before booking.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Chittlehampton
- No extra charge for your area
- Fixed prices from your pictures
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
See our full price list and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Chittlehampton and the surrounding area
Chittlehampton is about 6 miles south-east of Barnstaple, in Devon. Anywhere in EX37, a technician comes to you. We cover 586 places across Devon, from the larger towns to small villages.
We work across the EX37 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Back Lane, East Street and Abbots Meadow, all of which we cover. We also travel to Filleigh (2 miles north-east), Swimbridge (3 miles north), Yarnacott (3 miles north), West Buckland (4 miles north) and Harford (4 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Barnstaple (6 miles north-west), Bideford (11 miles west), Ilfracombe (15 miles north-west), Braunton (11 miles north-west), Newport (6 miles north-west) and South Molton (5 miles east).
Local landmarks in Chittlehampton
Around Chittlehampton, we work in homes near Church of St Hieritha, Chittlehampton Church of England Primary School and The Bell Inn. For rail, the closest station is Umberleigh station, roughly 1.9 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include South Molton Hospital (4.7 miles east).
Work for landlords and builders
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Devon and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which matters when someone is living in the home.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
Common problems we fix in Chittlehampton
Damage during fitting is very common. Tradespeople drop tools and tiles into the bath, often before anyone notices. We repair snagging damage like this regularly.
Look out for these signs:
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- Damage beneath the taps
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- A cracked acrylic bath
Before you book anyone
- When it can be used again
- Whether they match the colour on site
- How the room is protected while they work
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
