Devon · England
Bath Repair in Coldridge
Problem with your bath in Coldridge? We put it right where it is, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- A chipped rim or side
- Chips caused by builders
Can I fix it myself?
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it will not stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
It’s natural to want to try a repair 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.
How we handle bath repair in Coldridge
Most bath damage, from chips and cracks to rust spots and holes, is repaired in place. Nothing is unplumbed, the tiles aren’t touched, and the finish is matched to the rest of the bath. We work on cast iron enamel, pressed steel enamel and acrylic, and people most frequently call us about chips under the taps and a hole punched through by something heavy.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there’s a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Location
- Coldridge (EX17)
- Region
- Devon
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. You will not pay by the hour. The price depends on:
- Doing more than one item at once
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- What kind of damage it is
- Unusual colours or finishes
Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Send photos for a quote
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Where you are, by postcode
- One sharp close-up of the damage
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job.
What else we do in Coldridge
Covering Coldridge
Coldridge is about 10 miles north-west of Crediton, in Devon. We visit homes and businesses in Coldridge, so nothing has to leave your home. We cover all 586 towns and villages in Devon, from the larger towns to small villages.
We cover every part of EX17. Nearby, we also work in Mid Devon (2 miles west), Lapford (2 miles east), Eggesford (2 miles north-west), Zeal Monachorum (3 miles south-east) and Chawleigh (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Okehampton (10 miles south-west), Crediton (10 miles south-east), South Molton (11 miles north), Great Torrington (14 miles north-west), Hatherleigh (10 miles west) and North Tawton (4 miles south-west).
What’s near Coldridge
Our customers here include homes close to Church of St Matthew. Coldridge’s nearest station is Lapford station, about 1.8 miles east. Further afield, we also cover the area around Millsome Castle (2.2 miles south-west).
Signs you need bath repair in Coldridge
Heavy toiletries are the biggest single cause of chips, closely followed by shower heads. Fittings cause damage too: water sits around them, and any chip there soon rusts.
These are the problems we’re asked about most:
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- A hole punched through by something heavy
Before booking anyone
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- How to look after the finish
- Who turns up on the day
- How the colour is matched
For landlords and businesses
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Rental properties take more wear, 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.
Your questions about bath repair in Coldridge
When can I have a bath again?
Usually within a day, though it depends on what we have done.
I tried a repair kit. Can you fix it?
Yes. We remove the old filler and start again. Tell us about it when you send pictures.
Do you come to Coldridge?
Yes. We work across the UK and come to Coldridge. Send us photos for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Can you match an avocado or pink bath?
Yes. The colour is mixed on site to suit your bath, including pastel and older colours.
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
How do I get a price for bath repair in Coldridge?
Prices start from £95. Every job gets a fixed price based on pictures of the damage. Send a close-up and a photo of the entire item and your postcode.
Is my repair covered?
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.
Repair or replace: which is better?
If the rest of the bath is in good condition, a repair is almost always the better choice. It costs less, takes less time and causes far less upheaval, and the bathroom stays as it is. If the whole surface is worn, re-enamelling may make more sense, and we will tell you. Our bath repair starts from £95. What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed quote from your photos, so you know the cost before you book.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Coldridge
- Work done at your home or business
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Fixed prices from your pictures
See our pricing or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
How the visit works
Once we are 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 morning or an afternoon, depending on what we find, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage, 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 tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, normally the following day.
Before we arrive
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
Ask for a price
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Related advice
Honest limits
We would rather lose a job than do one that won’t last, so here’s what a repair cannot put right:
- Wear across the whole surface, which needs re-enamelling
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think.
Materials we repair
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
How to care for the repair
Nothing complicated is needed, just a few sensible habits:
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- Ensure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
Treat the repaired area like the rest of the bath: warm water, washing-up liquid and a soft cloth. Avoid scourers and gritty cream cleaners.
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 early repair keeps the cost down.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
