Devon · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Itton, Devon
Fixed-price bath repair in Itton and the surrounding area, generally in one visit and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- A hole punched through by something heavy
Bath repair in Itton without replacing anything
Whether your bath is steel, cast iron or acrylic, we can repair it. The method changes with the material: metal baths need any rust dealt with first, and acrylic cracks need support from behind. If you’re dealing with chips along the edge of the bath and rusty patches near the plughole, we can typically put it right.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you are not left on your own once we’ve gone.
- Location
- Itton (EX17)
- Region
- Devon
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What we do, step by step
There is not much you need to do on the day. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we’ll take it from there. The job generally runs to a few hours, including clearing up.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- We match both the colour and the shine.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the day after.
How to prepare
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
How to get a price
If you are in Itton and want a price, pictures are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Advice
Can I fix it myself?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is generally cheaper.
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
About Itton
Itton is about 16 miles west of Exeter, in Devon. From the centre of Itton to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Itton is one of 586 places in Devon where we work.
We work across EX17 and the streets around it. Nearby, we also work in Spreyton (2 miles south-east), North Tawton (2 miles north-west), Burston (3 miles north-east), Bow (3 miles north-east) and Belstone Corner (3 miles west). Further out, we also cover Okehampton (6 miles south-west), St Thomas (15 miles east), Crediton (10 miles east), Bovey Tracey (15 miles south-east), Pennsylvania (15 miles east) and Cowick (15 miles east).
Landmarks near Itton
Other landmarks nearby include Okehampton Community Hospital (6 miles south-west) and Millsome Castle (4.3 miles north).
Work for landlords and builders
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, so there’s no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. We can visit several plots in one trip.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
What your bath is made of matters
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
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.
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Questions from Itton
Do you hold any accreditations?
We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Will there be a smell?
It depends on the job, but often a little. Open windows and an extractor fan help, and it soon fades.
Can rust on a bath be repaired?
Yes. We take out the rust and any loose enamel, fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
Is it messy?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day, so the repair isn’t disturbed while it cures.
Can tenants book a repair?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Usually, yes. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so let us know about it.
How soon can you come?
That depends on our diary for your area. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.
Aftercare tips
A little care keeps the finish looking good. Our advice:
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- Have new chips seen to early
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
In the first few days, avoid putting weight or bottles on the repair. After that, normal gentle cleaning is fine.
Until we visit, a strip of waterproof tape over the damage helps, so water can’t get in. Take it off before we arrive.
Honest limits
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
- A whole bath that is dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.
Surfaces we repair
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacing a fitted bath usually means a plumber, lifting out the old bath, making good the tiles and panel and getting rid of the old bath. Repairing it fixes just the damaged area in a single visit. Our bath repair starts from £95. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. The full price is agreed before booking, with no extras added later.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Itton
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Typically one visit, start to finish
- One price list for the entire UK
Read our pricing or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Common problems we fix in Itton
Rust tends to begin where water collects, around the waste, under the taps or in an old chip. Once water reaches the steel or iron, rust spreads under the enamel.
Send us a picture if you notice any of these:
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- A chipped rim or side
- Rust spots around the plughole
- Chips caused by builders
Before you book anyone
- How your room will be protected
- If travel is included in the price
- How changes to the job are handled
- How long it needs to cure
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
