Devon · England
Bath Repair for Gittisham homes
We travel to Gittisham for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on the rim or sides
- A chip where the taps sit
What bath repair costs
Repairs from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price is based on:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Access to the area
- The material and finish
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it.
Quotes from your pictures
Phone pictures are fine, there’s no need for anything special. Just ensure we can see:
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
- Something in shot to show the size
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- What it’s made of, if you know
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the entire bath, add your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
About our bath repair in Gittisham
Small damage on a bath is worth repairing early. On steel and cast iron, exposed metal starts to rust, and on acrylic, a crack keeps spreading while the bath flexes. Repairing it stops the damage getting worse. Our repair technicians work on acrylic, cast iron enamel and roll-top & freestanding, and common reasons people get in touch are a chipped rim or side and cracks in an acrylic bath.
Big or small, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee.
- Area
- Gittisham (EX14)
- County
- Devon
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Other services in Gittisham
When a repair isn’t the answer
Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits too:
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- Cracks in acrylic we cannot reach from underneath
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer.
Materials we work on in Gittisham
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
Can I fix it myself?
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.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.
How to look after the repair
Most damage we see is avoidable. These habits help:
- Put a towel in the bath if you’re working above it
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- Check that an acrylic bath doesn’t move when you stand in it
Use gentle, non-abrasive cleaners and avoid dropping heavy items on the repaired area. Get any new chip seen to quickly, before rust sets in.
A small chip is a quick job. Left alone, they stain and can rust, so it’s worth getting them done 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 job takes two to three hours for most chips, depending on what we find, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
- The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
Preparing for the visit
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
Ask for a price
For a price in Gittisham, the easiest route is pictures: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
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Work for landlords and builders
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, photos and access details and we will arrange it.
About Gittisham
Gittisham is about 2 miles south-west of Honiton, in Devon. Whether you’re in the middle of Gittisham or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. We work in 586 places in Devon.
Every address in EX14 is covered. If you are just outside Gittisham, we cover Buckerell (1 mile north-west), Alfington (1 mile west), Feniton (2 miles west), Gosford (2 miles west) and Taleford (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Exeter (13 miles west), Exmouth (13 miles south-west), Tiverton (14 miles north-west), Sidmouth (6 miles south), St Thomas (14 miles west) and Larkbeare (14 miles west).
Near you in Gittisham
We visit homes around Church of St Michael and Honiton Community College, among other places. Gittisham’s nearest station is Honiton station, roughly 2.2 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Allhallows Museum (2.3 miles north-east) and Honiton Rural District (1.5 miles north).
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. They don’t rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour-matched, in much the same way.
Your questions about bath repair in Gittisham
Are you accredited?
We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Does someone need to be in?
We need someone to let us in. You don’t need to watch us work.
What areas do you cover?
Everywhere in the UK, Gittisham included. There is no extra charge for travel.
Do you cover Gittisham?
Yes, we do. Repair technicians travel to Gittisham from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.
Do you charge for travel?
There’s no separate call-out charge. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day, mainly so nothing gets touched before it has cured.
Is a bath repair permanent?
Done properly, a repair lasts for years, and it’s guaranteed for a year. Gentle cleaning helps it last.
What about rust by the waste?
Yes, very frequently. The rust is cut back to clean metal and sealed before we fill and finish it.
Should you replace it?
Cast iron baths especially are worth keeping: they’re very heavy to remove, especially upstairs, and replacing like for like isn’t cheap. Repairing it leaves it where it is. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Gittisham
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Fixed prices from your photos
- Work done at your home or business
Take a look at our pricing or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
