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Bath chip & crack repair in Holcombe, Devon
Bath repair across Holcombe and nearby, typically in one visit.
- Repairs from £95
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
When to call us in Holcombe
Nearly all the chips we see start with something being dropped: a shampoo bottle, a shower head, a tile or a tool during a refit. On enamelled baths, a chip that reaches the metal lets water in, and rust follows.
Common reasons people in Holcombe contact us are:
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- Chips along the edge of the bath
What your quote should include
- How the room is protected while they work
- If travel is included in the price
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
Bath repair in Holcombe, done in place
We have repaired just about every kind of bath damage: chips from dropped bottles, rust round the plughole, cracks in acrylic and holes from falling tools. Each is repaired in place with a one-year guarantee. If you are dealing with an old repair that has yellowed or come loose and rust spots around the plughole, we can help.
A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Location
- Holcombe (EX7)
- Region
- Devon
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. You will not pay by the hour. The price is based on:
- Whether we combine several jobs
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- How easy the damage is to reach
- The material and finish
It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send photos and you’ll get a fixed figure.
How to get a fixed quote
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. It helps if you send:
- Any details about the material
- One picture of the whole bath
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Where you are, by postcode
Upload a picture of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, and tell us you’re in Holcombe, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
When we would advise against a repair
We would rather lose a job than do one that will not last, so here’s what a repair cannot put right:
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
- A whole bath that’s dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think.
Materials we repair
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
Questions from Holcombe
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
We come back with a fixed quote, generally with dates to choose from. You are under no obligation.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Typically, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
How do I book?
Send photos through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787, and we will take it from there.
How invisible is a bath repair?
The goal is a repair that blends in. How well it disappears depends on the condition of the rest of the bath.
Which areas do you work in?
Across the UK, and that includes Holcombe. Prices don’t change with location.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners.
Is a bath repair permanent?
A properly prepared repair should last a long time, and ours come with a one-year guarantee. Gentle cleaning helps.
Can you quote from pictures?
Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.
Work for landlords and builders
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Holcombe use us as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it usually costs far less than a refit.
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
Repairs by material
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are thick and very strong, with a fused enamel surface. A chip down to the iron can rust, but the body of the bath lasts a very long time, so it’s always worth repairing.
What we do, step by step
The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can carry on at home. Protection goes down first, then the job itself takes a few hours. At the end we talk you through how soon it can be used and how to look after it.
- First, the area is cleaned and any loose enamel or rust is removed.
- Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
- The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
- We build up the finish and polish it into the surrounding enamel.
- We leave it to cure; you can normally use the bath the day after.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
Ask for a price
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Advice
DIY kit or professional repair?
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
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How to care for the repair
Nothing complicated is needed:
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
- Rinse it down after each bath
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and avoid dropping heavy items on the repaired area. Get any new chip seen to quickly, before rust can start.
Avoid standing in a cracked acrylic bath until it’s fixed. Each time it flexes, the crack grows, and it can start to leak underneath.
Our work in Holcombe
Holcombe is about 1 mile north-east of Teignmouth, in Devon. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Holcombe is one of 586 places in Devon where we work.
All of EX7 is within our area. Local streets include Teignmouth Road, Derncleugh Gardens and Fordens Lane, all of which we cover. Other places close to Holcombe include Dawlish (1 mile north), Teignmouth (1 mile south-west), Coombe (2 miles west), Shaldon (2 miles south-west) and Dawlish Warren (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Exeter (11 miles north), Exmouth (6 miles north-east), Newton Abbot (6 miles south-west), Sidmouth (14 miles north-east), Kingsteignton (5 miles west) and St Thomas (11 miles north).
Around Holcombe
In Holcombe, that means homes near Westcliff Primary Academy, St George and Castle Inn. The closest station to Holcombe is Dawlish station, about 1.2 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Bishopsteignton Heritage (2.9 miles west). Open spaces near Holcombe include Labrador Bay RSPB Reserve.
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