Devon · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Clovelly, Devon
Our technicians come to Clovelly for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on the rim or sides
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
Bath repair in Clovelly, done in place
It pays to repair bath damage while it’s small. On steel and cast iron, exposed metal starts to rust, while cracks in acrylic grow each time the bath moves. A repair stops both. Our technicians work on acrylic, whirlpool & spa baths and cast iron enamel, and common reasons people contact us are snagging damage from a refit and impact holes in acrylic.
Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee in Clovelly and across Devon.
- Area
- Clovelly (EX39)
- Area hub
- Devon
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
How the visit works
We begin by going over the job with you, so there are no surprises. Next, we cover and mask everything nearby and we start. It normally takes a morning or an afternoon, and we’ll keep you posted as we go.
- We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and rust.
- Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
- We tint the finish on the day to suit your bath’s shade of white or colour.
- We apply the finish coats and polish the repair so it blends in.
- The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the next day.
Before we arrive
- Clear the area around the damage
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
Getting a price
Upload pictures of the damage and one of the whole item, with your EX39 postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
Related advice
Clovelly questions
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You do not need to watch us work.
When can you do it?
We’ll give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Typically, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Is my repair covered?
Yes: twelve months. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes, we match coloured baths too. The colour is tinted by hand on the day.
What do you need from me?
Photos of the damage, a photo of the entire bath and your postcode. Then we will agree a date.
Do you come to Clovelly?
We do. We send a technician to Clovelly for every job, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, often. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Other services in Clovelly
Landlords, agents and businesses in Clovelly
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
Repairs by material
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. There’s no rust, but cracks, holes and scratches happen, and cracks need support from behind to stay fixed.
How to care for the repair
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
- Rinse it down after each bath
Look after the repair the same way as the bath: warm water, washing-up liquid and a soft cloth. Keep scouring pads and gritty cleaners away from it.
Do not leave a chip on a steel or cast iron bath. Water gets to the metal and rust starts, turning a quick repair into a bigger one.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair won’t last.
Honest limits
A repair is not right for every job, for example:
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
Do you need bath repair in Clovelly?
The usual cause is something heavy dropped into the bath, and building work is a common culprit. Acrylic baths crack for a different reason: poor support underneath, so the bath flexes when it’s full.
Customers typically contact us about:
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- Rust spots around the plughole
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Chips under the taps
What your quote should include
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
Clovelly and nearby
Clovelly is about 8 miles west of Bideford, in Devon. Book a date that suits you, and you will know when to expect us, so you’re not left waiting in all day. We cover 586 places in Devon.
Our visits in EX39 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Close by, we cover Higher Clovelly (1 mile south-west), Burscott (1 mile south), Buck's Cross (2 miles south-east), Woolfardisworthy (2 miles south-east) and Hartland (4 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Bideford (8 miles east), Braunton (13 miles north-east), Roundswell (14 miles east), East-the-Water (9 miles east), Northam (9 miles east) and Westward Ho! (8 miles east).
Local landmarks in Clovelly
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to St Peter's Chapel and The Red Lion Hotel, among other places.
Why repair rather than replace?
A repair makes sense whenever the damage is localised. It costs far less than a new bath plus fitting, it’s done in one visit, and nothing else in the room changes. Our bath repair starts from £95. Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Clovelly
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- No need to remove anything
- No extra charge for your area
- Colour mixed on the day to match
Read our prices page and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
