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Bath chip & crack repair in Coffinswell, Devon
Bath repair in and around Coffinswell: a fixed quote from photos, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Deep scratches in acrylic
Bath repair in Coffinswell without replacing anything
Small damage on a bath is worth repairing early. Exposed metal on enamelled baths soon rusts, and on acrylic, a crack keeps spreading while the bath flexes. Repairing it stops the damage getting worse. Our technicians work on acrylic, cast iron enamel and whirlpool & spa baths, and the jobs we see most are chips on the rim or sides and a failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting.
Every job is backed for twelve months in Coffinswell and everywhere else. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Area
- Coffinswell (TQ12)
- Area hub
- Devon
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Different materials, different repairs
Pressed steel
Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Chips rust quickly on steel, particularly by the plughole, so repair chips early.
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that is the part we put right.
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Coffinswell and nearby
Coffinswell is about 2 miles south-east of Newton Abbot, in Devon. Jobs in Coffinswell are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from pictures, and a technician at your door on the day. Coffinswell is one of 586 places in Devon we cover.
We work across TQ12 and the streets around it. You’ll find streets such as Connybear Lane and Willowpark Lane, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover include Haccombe (1 mile north-east), Netherton (1 mile north), Milber (1 mile north-west), Stokeinteignhead (2 miles north-east) and Maidencombe (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Exeter (15 miles north), Exmouth (11 miles north-east), Teignmouth (4 miles north-east), Kingsteignton (3 miles north-west), Dawlish (7 miles north-east) and St Thomas (14 miles north).
What’s near Coffinswell
In Coffinswell, that means homes near Church of St Bartholomew, Kingskerswell Church of England Primary School and St Cuthbert Mayne School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Newton Abbot station, roughly 2.1 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Newton Abbot Museum (2.5 miles north-west) and Victorian Shopping Arcade (3.8 miles south-east). Not far away are Labrador Bay RSPB Reserve.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Coffinswell
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, so there’s no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. We can visit several plots in one trip.
When a repair isn’t the answer
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
Do you need bath repair in Coffinswell?
Acrylic baths that crack nearly always have a support problem. Legs that are not adjusted, a missing cradle or a soft floor let the base flex until the acrylic gives way.
You may need us if you’ve spotted:
- Chips caused by builders
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
- A chipped rim or side
Comparing quotes
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- Whether they match the colour on site
- What aftercare is recommended
Should I try a DIY kit first?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
FAQs for Coffinswell
Can pets and children be at home?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit and until it has cured. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
Are there extra charges for Coffinswell?
We don’t add a call-out fee. Your fixed price includes everything.
Can you repair a hole in a bath?
In most cases. Send us a photo of the hole and one from under the bath if you can.
Do you repair coloured baths?
Yes. We mix the colour on the day to match, including pastel and older colours.
Can you repair a failed DIY repair?
Yes. We take out the old repair and do it properly. Mention it when you send pictures.
How much does bath repair cost in Coffinswell?
Repairs from £95. Every job gets a fixed quote from your pictures. Send a close-up and a photo of the entire item with your TQ12 postcode.
Can you price it without visiting?
Yes, almost always. Clear photos let us give you a fixed price without visiting.
Which areas do you work in?
All of Devon, and the rest of the UK. There’s no extra charge for travel.
Aftercare tips
Simple care helps the repair last. Our advice:
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
- Check that an acrylic bath doesn’t move when you stand in it
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
A repaired bath needs no special treatment. Skip bleach and gritty creams and rinse after use.
Rust under enamel spreads surprisingly quickly. A chip the size of a fingernail can become a much larger patch if it’s left for months, so it pays to deal with it early.
What we do, step by step
Once we’re through the door, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the work takes a few hours, depending on what we find, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
- The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of the bath.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
Before we arrive
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Open a window if you can
- Let us know which floor the room is on
Ask for a price
To get a price, send a couple of photos using our quote form or ring us. We’ll tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
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Should you replace it?
Cast iron baths especially are worth keeping: getting one out, particularly from an upstairs bathroom, is a big job, and replacing like for like isn’t cheap. A repair keeps it in place. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Why book with us
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Most jobs done in one visit
Take a look at our pricing and bath cost comparison.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
