Devon · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Hele, Devon
Our repair technicians come to Hele for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- Deep scratches in acrylic
About our bath repair in Hele
Whatever the damage, the aim is the same: a repair that is smooth, sound and hard to spot. We prepare the area properly, fill and shape it, then match the colour and gloss so it sits flush with the rest of the bath. Common call-outs are for hairline or through cracks in acrylic and rust by the waste and overflow, on pressed steel enamel, cast iron enamel and whirlpool & spa baths.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you’re covered after the visit.
- Where
- Hele (EX34)
- County
- Devon
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Your technician turns up when we said we would, introduces themselves and checks the damage against your photos first. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before any work starts. The work itself takes a morning or an afternoon, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage.
- We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, normally the next day.
How to prepare
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Open a window if you can
- Clear the area around the damage
Ask for a price
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole bath, we can price the job.
Advice
More services for Hele
Hele and the surrounding area
Hele is about 9 miles north of Barnstaple, in Devon. Whether you are in the middle of Hele or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. We cover 586 places across Devon.
We cover every part of EX34. That includes homes on Corn Mill Close, Old Berrynarbor Road and Watermouth Road. Nearby, we also work in Chambercombe (1 mile south-west), Ilfracombe (1 mile west), Berrynarbor (2 miles east), Combe Martin (3 miles east) and Trimstone (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Barnstaple (9 miles south), Bideford (14 miles south), Braunton (7 miles south), Newport (10 miles south), Roundswell (10 miles south) and East-the-Water (14 miles south).
Local landmarks in Hele
We visit homes around Hele Billy's Bar, Parish Church of Saint Philip and St James and Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School, among other places. Nearby you will also find Combe Martin Museum (2.7 miles east) and Watermouth Castle (0.9 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Chapel wood.
Work for landlords and builders
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover. We can visit several plots in one trip.
Hospitality businesses can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
DIY kit or professional repair?
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.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair won’t last.
How to look after the repair
So the finish stays in good condition:
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
- Have new chips seen to early
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
For the first few days, keep heavy bottles off the repaired spot. After that, clean it as you would the rest of the bath.
Tape over a fresh chip or crack until it’s repaired, to keep water out. Take it off before we arrive.
What we’re called out for in Hele
A bath gets knocked about more than you’d think: 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.
You may need us if you’ve spotted:
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- Damage beneath the taps
- Holes from dropped items
What to look for in a quote
- How soon you can use it again
- What protection goes down before work starts
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
What your bath is made of matters
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid, and often freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, just like other baths.
How we price bath repair
Prices start from £95. There’s no charge for travel to Hele. The price depends on:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- How hard the colour is to match
- How many items we do on one visit
- The material and finish
Set against the cost of replacement, repairing typically costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
How to get a fixed quote
You can typically get a fixed price without us visiting. To make it quick:
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- What it’s made of, if you know
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- One picture of the whole bath
You do not need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
Why repair rather than replace?
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 you keep the bath you chose. If the whole surface is worn, re-enamelling may make more sense, and we’ll tell you. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it.
Why Hele clients choose us
- Fixed prices from your photos
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- No extra charge for your area
- One-year guarantee on every repair
Read our full price list and bath cost comparison.
Hele: your questions answered
What happens next?
We come back with a fixed price. There’s no obligation to book.
What areas do you cover?
We work UK-wide. Our prices are the same everywhere.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Is there a call-out fee?
We don’t add a call-out fee. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
The price is fixed for what the photos show. If there’s more, we’ll tell you before starting.
Will you leave a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.
Do you come to Hele?
Yes. We work across the UK and come to Hele and the rest of Devon. Send us photos for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Typically, yes. Clear photos let us give you a fixed price without visiting.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
