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Bath Repair in Cockwood
We travel to Cockwood for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- Chips caused by builders
What affects the price in Cockwood
Prices start from £95. There is no charge for travel to Cockwood. The price depends on:
- The colour and finish to match
- How many items we do on one visit
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- How easy the damage is to reach
Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Send photos for a quote
You can usually get a fixed price without us visiting. To make it quick:
- Any details about the material
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
Most clients in Cockwood get their price from pictures. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Bath repair at your home in Cockwood
Repairing baths is what we do most. A chip by the taps, a crack in the base and a rust spot by the plughole are all fixed without removing the bath, generally in a single visit. We work on roll-top & freestanding, whirlpool & spa baths and pressed steel enamel, and the jobs we see most are holes from dropped items and chips under the taps.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something isn’t right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Area
- Cockwood (EX6)
- Region
- Devon
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY kit or professional repair?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair will not last.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is normally the cheaper route.
More services for Cockwood
Work for landlords and builders
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, photos and access details.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Cockwood as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it typically costs far less than a refit.
The process
When we visit, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. Expect it to take a morning or an afternoon. We tidy up before we leave and let you know when you can use it again.
- First, we check the damage against your photos and agree the plan.
- Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
- The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
Preparing for the visit
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
Getting a price
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them over with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed quote back. Quotes are free and no obligation.
Advice
Covering Cockwood
Cockwood is about 2 miles west of Exmouth, in Devon. Jobs in Cockwood are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from your photos, then a visit to do the work. We cover all 586 towns and villages in Devon, from the larger towns to small villages.
Jobs in EX6 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. We regularly work on streets such as Church Road, Vicarage Road and Middlewood and the roads around them. If you are just outside Cockwood, we cover Cofton (1 mile west), Starcross (1 mile north), Kenton (2 miles north-west), Powderham (2 miles north) and Lympstone (3 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Exeter (8 miles north), Newton Abbot (9 miles south-west), Teignmouth (5 miles south-west), Sidmouth (11 miles north-east), Kingsteignton (8 miles south-west) and St Thomas (8 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Cockwood
Around Cockwood, we work in homes near Church of St Mary, Ship at Cockwood pub and Exmouth Community College and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Starcross station, roughly 0.8 miles north. Further afield, we also cover the area around Powderham Castle (1.9 miles north) and Budleigh Salterton Health and Wellbeing Hub (5.9 miles east). The countryside around Cockwood includes Bowling Green Marsh RSPB reserve.
FAQs for Cockwood
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
I tried a repair kit. Can you fix it?
Yes, we do this frequently. The old material comes out, any rust is treated, then we repair it properly.
Can rust on a bath be repaired?
Yes, very often. We take it back to sound metal, seal it, fill it and match the colour.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Most of the time. Tell us what was done before and we’ll plan for it.
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.
Can you price it without visiting?
Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the photos cannot show what we need.
Will I be able to see the repair?
We aim for a repair you cannot easily find. How well it disappears depends on the condition of the rest of the bath, and we’ll tell you what to expect.
What do you need from me?
Just photos, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, access to the room.
Repair or replace: which is better?
Think about the hidden costs of a new bath: taking out the old one, plumbing, tiling, a panel and redecorating. A repair is one job, done in one visit. Prices start from £95. No two jobs are quite the same, 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 combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Why us?
- A fixed quote before booking
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
See our prices page and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Common problems we fix in Cockwood
Glass and heavy bottles cause more chips than anything else. Fittings cause damage too: water sits around them, and any chip there soon rusts.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Chips on the rim or sides
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
Before you book anyone
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- How soon you can use it again
Looking after it afterwards
A little care keeps the finish looking good. We recommend:
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
Look after the repair the same way as the bath: a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs. Avoid scourers and gritty cream cleaners.
A chip on a metal bath shouldn’t be left. Once water reaches the metal, rust begins, and a rust spot is a bigger repair than a clean chip.
What your bath is made of matters
Pressed steel
Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Exposed steel rusts fast, especially around the waste, so early repairs matter.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that is the part we put right.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
