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Bath chip & crack repair in Heanton Punchardon, Devon
Fixed-price bath repair in Heanton Punchardon and the surrounding area, normally in one visit and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- A cracked acrylic bath
How the visit works
When we visit, we arrive at the time we have agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. The job usually takes a few hours. We tidy up before we leave and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- 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.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Open a window if you can
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
Getting a price
You do not need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
Advice
About our bath repair in Heanton Punchardon
We repair just the damaged spot and colour-match it to the bath, which costs far less than replacing a fitted bath and the tiles around it. You can usually use the bath the next day. Our technicians work on whirlpool & spa baths, acrylic and cast iron enamel, and people most frequently call us about a hole punched through by something heavy and chips along the edge of the bath.
All our work is covered by a one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Heanton Punchardon (EX31)
- Area hub
- Devon
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Aftercare tips
So the finish stays in good condition:
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
- Put a towel in the bath if you are working above it
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
A repaired bath needs no special treatment. Skip bleach and gritty creams and rinse after use.
If an acrylic bath has a crack, stop showering in it until it’s repaired. Each time it flexes, the crack grows, and water can get through to the floor below.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Heanton Punchardon
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Heanton Punchardon as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it normally costs far less than a refit.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
What bath repair costs
Repairs from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before you book. We look at:
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- The material and finish
- The colour and finish to match
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. You’ll see the full price before you book, with no extras added later.
How to get a fixed price
Two or three clear pictures are usually enough. It helps if you send:
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the entire bath, add your postcode and send them over. You will get a fixed price, not an estimate.
When to call us in Heanton Punchardon
Baths take more knocks than people expect: everyday items get dropped into it all the time, and fittings press hard against the enamel. Over time, chips and rust spots are almost inevitable.
The most common problems we are called about are:
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- Chips under the taps
Before you book anyone
- How long it needs to cure
- Whether the price covers travel
- How changes to the job are handled
- Whether a trained technician does the job
Repair or replace: which is better?
A new bath brings a chain of other jobs: the tiles sitting on the rim tend to break, the panel may not fit the new one, and a plumber has to disconnect and reconnect everything. A repair skips all of it. Our bath repair starts from £95. We don’t add extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Heanton Punchardon
- Colour-matched on site
- One visit for most repairs
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
See our pricing or bath cost comparison.
Common questions in Heanton Punchardon
How do I get a price for bath repair in Heanton Punchardon?
Repairs from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from photos. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
Can you match an avocado or pink bath?
Yes. The colour is mixed on site to suit your bath, including pastel and older colours.
Can you fix rust around the plughole?
Yes. We remove the rust and loose enamel, seal and fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
Are there extra charges for Heanton Punchardon?
No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Will the repair show?
On a glossy bath, you will struggle to find it. On worn enamel, it can look shinier than the rest.
How long before I can use the bath?
Most baths can be used the next day. We will tell you the exact curing time when we finish.
What happens next?
We look at the photos and reply with a fixed quote and some dates. If anything’s unclear, we will ask for another photo.
Nearby places to Heanton Punchardon
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About Heanton Punchardon
Heanton Punchardon is about 4 miles north-west of Barnstaple, in Devon. We agree a date that works for you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so you’re not left waiting in all day. Heanton Punchardon is one of 586 towns and villages in Devon where we work.
We work across the EX31 postcode area. Whether you live on Eastacombe Lane, Luscombe Lane and Heanton Hill or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. If you’re just outside Heanton Punchardon, we cover Wrafton (1 mile west), Braunton (1 mile north-west), Boode (1 mile north), Knowle (2 miles north) and Middle Winsham (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Barnstaple (4 miles south-east), Bideford (7 miles south-west), Ilfracombe (7 miles north), Newport (5 miles south-east), South Molton (14 miles south-east) and Roundswell (3 miles south-east).
What’s near Heanton Punchardon
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Church of St Augustine, Southmead School and Braunton Academy and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Barnstaple station, roughly 3.8 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Museum of British Surfing (1.2 miles north-west) and Tapeley Park (4.4 miles south). Open spaces near Heanton Punchardon include Braunton Burrows and Horsey Island.
When a repair is not the answer
Not everything can be repaired, and we’ll tell you before we start. We can’t fix:
- Wear across the entire surface, which needs re-enamelling
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
- A steel bath rusted through
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Materials we repair
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
