Devon · England
Bath Repair in Chivenor
We travel to Chivenor for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- Snagging damage from a refit
Bath repair at your home in Chivenor
We see every kind of bath damage: dropped-bottle chips, plughole rust, acrylic cracks and impact holes. All of it is repaired where the bath stands with a one-year guarantee. Our repair technicians work on whirlpool & spa baths, pressed steel enamel and acrylic, and common reasons people contact us are chips under the taps and damage done while the bathroom was being fitted.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you’re not left on your own once we have gone.
- Where
- Chivenor (EX31)
- Region
- Devon
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
How the surface is treated afterwards matters:
- Do not leave a fresh chip for long
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
- Put a towel in the bath if you’re working above it
For the first few days, keep heavy bottles off the repaired spot. After that, clean it as you would the rest of the bath.
Until we visit, a strip of waterproof tape over the damage helps, to keep water out. Take it off before we arrive.
Can I fix it myself?
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.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is usually the cheaper route.
Should you replace it?
For damage in one or two places, a repair is the obvious choice. It costs far less than a new bath plus fitting, it’s done in one visit, and nothing else in the room changes. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is generally a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Chivenor
- Colour-matched on site
- Everything repaired in place
- Work done at your home or business
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
Read our prices page and bath cost comparison.
What a repair cannot fix
Not everything can be repaired, and we will tell you before we start. Repairs won’t solve:
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we cannot get to from below
- A steel bath rusted through
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think.
Surfaces we repair
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
What we are called out for in Chivenor
Dropped items cause the majority of chips, and a lot happen during bathroom refits. Acrylic baths crack for a different reason: the bath is not properly supported, so it flexes under weight.
Get in touch if you’ve noticed any of these:
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- A cracked acrylic bath
- Rust by the waste and overflow
Before you book anyone
- How the colour is matched
- How soon you can use it again
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- Who turns up on the day
Repairs by material
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that is what we repair.
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, in much the same way.
Where we work around Chivenor
Chivenor is about 4 miles west of Barnstaple, in Devon. From the centre of Chivenor to the outlying streets, the service is the same: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Chivenor is one of 586 places in Devon we cover.
Our visits in EX31 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Whether you live on Duckpool Road, Lower Horse Park and Hawkridge Road or a nearby road, we can come to you. Nearby, we also work in Fremington (2 miles south), Yelland (2 miles south), Muddlebridge (2 miles south-east), Worlington (3 miles south-west) and Instow (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Barnstaple (4 miles east), Bideford (6 miles south-west), Ilfracombe (8 miles north), Newport (4 miles east), South Molton (14 miles east) and Roundswell (3 miles south-east).
Near you in Chivenor
Typical jobs here are in homes near Southmead School, Braunton Academy and Church of St Augustine. The nearest railway station is Barnstaple station, about 3.5 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Museum of British Surfing (1.5 miles north-west) and North Devon District Hospital (3.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Braunton Burrows and Fremington Local Nature Reserve.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Chivenor
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access and we’ll handle the rest.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Your questions about bath repair in Chivenor
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes, often. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Just add the extra items to your pictures and you will get one combined price.
How much does bath repair cost in Chivenor?
Prices start from £95. We give a fixed quote based on pictures of the damage. Send a close-up and a picture of the whole item and your postcode.
What about rust by the waste?
Yes, it’s one of the most common repairs we do. The rust is cut back to clean metal and sealed before we fill and finish it.
Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?
Often, if there’s access underneath. The hole is backed, filled and refinished to match.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Usually, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
How quickly can you book me in?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. Send photos with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.
Nearby places to Chivenor
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What happens on the day
On the day, we arrive at the time we’ve agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. Expect it to take two to three hours for most chips. We clean up when we’re done and let you know when you can use it again.
- We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or rust.
- Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
- The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
- Finish coats go on, then the repair is polished to blend in.
- The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the day after.
Preparing for the visit
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
How to get a price
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through.
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