Devon · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Ide, Devon
Problem with your bath in Ide? We put it right where it is, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
Bath repair in Ide without replacing anything
A repair fixes just the damaged area and blends it into the rest of the bath, which is far cheaper than replacing a fitted bath and the tiles around it. You can normally use the bath the following day. Typical jobs include a chipped rim or side and damage done while the bathroom was being fitted, across roll-top & freestanding, cast iron enamel and acrylic.
Big or small, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Ide (EX2)
- County
- Devon
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Ide and the surrounding area
Ide is about 2 miles south-west of Exeter, in Devon. Whether you are in the middle of Ide or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Ide is one of 586 places in Devon where we work.
We cover every part of EX2. From High Street, Station Road and Fore Street or a nearby road, we can come to you. Nearby, we also work in Cowick (1 mile north), St Thomas (1 mile north-east), Alphington (1 mile east), Larkbeare (2 miles north-east) and Nadderwater (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Exmouth (9 miles south-east), Newton Abbot (12 miles south), Tiverton (14 miles north), Teignmouth (11 miles south), Sidmouth (14 miles east) and Kingsteignton (11 miles south).
Around Ide
We visit homes around Church of St Michael, Ide Primary School and Parish Church of St. Ida, among other places. Also close by are West Exe School (0.8 miles east) and The Twisted Oak pub (within half a mile north). The closest station to Ide is Exeter St Thomas station, about 1.2 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Rougemont Castle (1.9 miles north-east) and Franklyn Hospital (0.6 miles north-east). The countryside around Ide includes Bowling Green Marsh RSPB reserve and Haldon Hill.
Why repair rather than replace?
Many people think a damaged bath means a new one. Generally it doesn’t: a proper repair gives it years more use, without the cost and upheaval of replacing it. Prices start from £95. No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Why book with us
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Generally one visit, start to finish
Read our pricing or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Common problems we fix in Ide
Many chips happen while the bathroom is being fitted. Tradespeople drop tools and tiles into the bath, frequently before anyone notices. Snagging repairs like these are a regular job for us.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- Chips on the rim or sides
Before you book anyone
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- When it can be used again
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- What happens if they find more damage
Landlord and trade work in Ide
Hospitality businesses cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover. We can visit several plots in one trip.
How it works
Your technician turns up at the time we agreed with you and looks over the damage before anything else. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before any work starts. The work itself takes two to three hours for most chips, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- 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.
- The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of the bath.
- The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
How to prepare
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Let us know about parking or access
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
Ask for a price
For a price in Ide, pictures are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
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Ide: your questions answered
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We carry out repairs for householders, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses in Ide.
Can you repair a failed DIY repair?
Yes. We take out the old repair and do it properly. Mention it when you send pictures.
Do you charge for travel?
No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Is there any odour?
A little, depending on the job. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum.
Is my repair covered?
Yes: twelve months. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
How much does bath repair cost in Ide?
Repairs from £95. Every job gets a fixed price from your pictures. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo and your postcode.
Do you repair coloured baths?
Yes. The colour is mixed on site to suit your bath, including older coloured suites.
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Landlords are often glad to have it sorted before the end of a tenancy.
How to care for the repair
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Don’t leave a fresh chip for long
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
- Make sure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
For the first few days, keep heavy bottles off the repaired spot. After that, clean it as you would the rest of the bath without abrasive products.
If an acrylic bath has a crack, stop showering in it until it’s repaired. Each time it flexes, the crack grows, and it can start to leak underneath.
Nearby places to Ide
What else we do in Ide
When we would advise against a repair
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair cannot fix:
- A steel bath rusted through
- A whole bath that’s dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
- Cracks in acrylic we cannot reach from underneath
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we work on in Ide
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, just like other baths.
Cast iron
Cast iron is heavy and rigid, with a fused enamel surface. Chips can rust if left, but the bath itself lasts for generations, which makes it well worth repairing.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
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.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
