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Bath Repair for Combeinteignhead homes
Our repair technicians come to Combeinteignhead for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Everything is done in place, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- Snagging damage from a refit
DIY kit or professional repair?
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
About our bath repair in Combeinteignhead
Small damage on a bath is worth repairing early. Exposed metal on enamelled baths soon rusts, while cracks in acrylic grow each time the bath moves. Repairing it stops the damage getting worse. Common call-outs are for scratches you can feel with a fingernail and chips on the rim or sides, across acrylic, pressed steel enamel and roll-top & freestanding.
Every job is backed for twelve months in Combeinteignhead and everywhere else. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.
- Location
- Combeinteignhead (TQ12)
- Area hub
- Devon
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Covering Combeinteignhead
Combeinteignhead is about 2 miles east of Kingsteignton, in Devon. Wherever you are in the TQ12 postcode area, we carry out the work at your property. We cover 586 places across Devon, from the larger towns to small villages.
Jobs in TQ12 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover the places around Combeinteignhead: Ashwell (1 mile north-west), Bishopsteignton (1 mile north), Netherton (1 mile south-west), Ringmore (1 mile east) and Stokeinteignhead (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Exeter (13 miles north), Exmouth (9 miles north-east), Newton Abbot (3 miles west), Dawlish (5 miles north-east), St Thomas (12 miles north) and Larkbeare (12 miles north).
Near you in Combeinteignhead
Around Combeinteignhead, we work in homes near Church of All Saints, Coombe Cellars pub and Bishopsteignton School and the streets around them. The closest station to Combeinteignhead is Newton Abbot station, about 2.4 miles west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Old Newton Abbot Hospital (2.7 miles west) and Bishopsteignton Heritage (1 mile north). Green spaces nearby include Labrador Bay RSPB Reserve.
Should you replace it?
People frequently assume a cracked or chipped bath has to come out. In most cases it does not: a proper repair gives it years more use, and costs far less than the disruption of a replacement. Our bath repair starts from £95. Set against the cost of replacement, repairing normally costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Combeinteignhead
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Same prices wherever you are
Take a look at our pricing and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
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Looking after it afterwards
Nothing complicated is needed:
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
- Put a towel in the bath if you’re working above it
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
A repaired bath needs no special treatment. Avoid bleach-based and gritty cleaners and give it a rinse after each bath.
If water is getting through a crack, stop using the bath. Water under the bath can damage the floor and the ceiling below.
What bath repair costs
Repairs from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before booking. We take into account:
- Access to the area
- What the surface is made of
- How many areas need work
- What kind of damage it is
A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send pictures and you’ll get a fixed figure.
How to get a fixed quote
The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Any details about the material
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them over with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price. There’s no charge for the quote and no obligation.
How it works
Visits start with a quick look at the job together, so you know exactly what we are doing. Next, we cover and mask everything nearby and the work begins. Allow a morning or an afternoon.
- 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 clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the following day.
Before we arrive
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Let us know about parking or access
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
How to get a price
Email us a picture of the damage and one of the entire item, with your TQ12 postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.
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Combeinteignhead questions
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Yes, we often do. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
Can a cracked acrylic bath be fixed?
Most of the time. We reinforce the crack from behind, then fill and refinish the front, so we need access under the bath.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Usually, yes. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed price without visiting.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it is not worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
What does bath repair cost?
Repairs from £95. Because every job differs, we price from photos. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
Is my repair covered?
Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
Can you redo an old repair?
Yes. We remove the old filler and start again. Tell us about it when you send photos.
What a repair cannot fix
To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:
- Cracks in acrylic we cannot reach from underneath
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think.
What we work on
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
Landlord and trade work in Combeinteignhead
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, photos and access details.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Repairs by material
Pressed steel
Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. 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 what we repair.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
