Devon · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Holne, Devon
Bath repair across Holne and nearby, generally in one visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
How we handle bath repair in Holne
Most of our bath repairs take a few hours, and you can normally bathe again the following day. You won’t need a plumber or tiler, because nothing is disconnected. Our technicians work on whirlpool & spa baths, cast iron enamel and acrylic, and people most frequently call us about cracks in an acrylic bath and rust by the waste and overflow.
Whatever the size of the job, you get the same one-year guarantee in Holne and across Devon.
- Where
- Holne (TQ13)
- Region
- Devon
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts:
- Store metal items away from the bath
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
Do not leave razors, cans or hair grips in the bath, as they can leave rust marks. And fix dripping taps promptly.
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.
Nearby places to Holne
What else we do in Holne
Common questions in Holne
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Most of the time. Tell us what was done before.
Will I be able to see the repair?
On a glossy bath, you will struggle to find it. On older, dull enamel the repair can look glossier than the area around it.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. You will not be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
How quickly can you book me in?
We will give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
Will there be a smell?
There can be some smell while we work, which is why we ventilate. It clears as the materials cure.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it isn’t worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
Can rust on a bath be repaired?
Yes. We remove the rust and loose enamel, fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
Can a cracked acrylic bath be fixed?
Most of the time. The back of the crack is strengthened before the front is filled and refinished, so we need access under the bath.
Landlord and trade work in Holne
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
What we can’t put right
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
What we do, step by step
We turn up when we said we would, introduces themselves and looks over the damage before anything else. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before we open a single tin. Most visits take a few hours, depending on the damage, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- First, the area is cleaned and any loose enamel or rust is removed.
- We fill the damage and sand it flush with the surrounding surface.
- The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
- We build up the finish and polish it into the surrounding enamel.
- Once it has cured, generally by the day after, the bath is ready to use.
Getting ready for the visit
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Clear the area around the damage
- Open a window if you can
How to get a price
For a price in Holne, pictures are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Advice
DIY kit or professional repair?
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.
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. We give every job a fixed price from photos. This is what makes a difference:
- The material and finish
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Whether we combine several jobs
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
The price depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed quote from your photos, so you know the cost before you book.
Send pictures for a quote
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage, and it saves a visit. Please include:
- Where you are, by postcode
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- A photo taken from further back
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three pictures using our quote form or ring us. We’ll say immediately if a repair is the right fix.
Our work in Holne
Holne is about 10 miles west of Newton Abbot, in Devon. Anywhere in TQ13, we carry out the work at your property. We cover 586 places in Devon.
Every address in TQ13 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Neighbouring places we cover include Scorriton (1 mile south), Buckfast (2 miles south-east), Buckland in the Moor (3 miles north-east), Buckfastleigh (3 miles south-east) and Ashburton (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Newton Abbot (10 miles east), Teignmouth (15 miles east), Tavistock (14 miles west), Kingsteignton (11 miles east), Ivybridge (9 miles south-west) and Totnes (8 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Holne
Typical jobs here are in homes near Church of St Mary the Virgin and Church House Inn. Further afield, we also cover the area around Ashburton and Buckfastleigh Community Hospital (3.6 miles east) and The Pengelly Museum (3.1 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Aish Tor.
Repairing versus replacing in Holne
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 the bathroom stays as it is. Where the entire surface is tired, we may suggest re-enamelling instead. Prices start from £95. There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Holne
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Usually one visit, start to finish
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
Read our pricing or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Repairs by material
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it needs firm support underneath. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, just like other baths.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
