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Bath Repair for Jacobstowe homes
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths in Jacobstowe, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- Rust by the waste and overflow
Covering Jacobstowe
Jacobstowe is about 18 miles south-east of Bideford, in Devon. We agree a date that works for you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so there’s no waiting around. Our technicians cover all 586 towns and villages across Devon, from the larger towns to small villages.
All of EX20 is within our area. You will find Jacobstowe on the A3072, which makes it straightforward to reach. If you’re just outside Jacobstowe, we cover Exbourne (1 mile east), Folly Gate (2 miles south), Monkokehampton (2 miles north), Sampford Chapple (3 miles east) and Sampford Courtenay (3 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Okehampton (4 miles south), Crediton (15 miles east), Great Torrington (12 miles north-west), Holsworthy (15 miles west), Hatherleigh (3 miles north-west) and North Tawton (5 miles east).
Local landmarks in Jacobstowe
Around Jacobstowe, we work in homes near Exbourne Church of England Primary School and Church of St James and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Okehampton Interchange station, about 3.9 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Okehampton Community Hospital (3.8 miles south) and War Horse Valley Country Farm Park (3.5 miles north-west).
Bath repair in Jacobstowe, done in place
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. You can generally use the bath the next day. Typical jobs include a chip where the taps sit and an old repair that has yellowed or come loose, in whirlpool & spa baths, acrylic and pressed steel enamel.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months in Jacobstowe and everywhere else. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Where
- Jacobstowe (EX20)
- County
- Devon
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
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What a repair cannot fix
In fairness, there are a few things a repair won’t fix:
- A whole bath that’s dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think.
Surfaces we repair
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
What bath repair costs
Repairs from £95. We price every job individually, from your photos. What matters most is:
- Doing more than one item at once
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- What the surface is made of
- Unusual colours or finishes
We charge the same wherever you are, so there is no premium for Jacobstowe. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Send pictures for a quote
You can take the pictures on your phone, there is no need for anything special. Ensure they show:
- Where you are, by postcode
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them to us with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price. Quotes are free and no obligation.
Landlord and trade work in Jacobstowe
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
Repairs by material
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are thick and very strong, finished with fired enamel. 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.
Acrylic
An acrylic bath is a moulded sheet strengthened from below. They do not rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.
How the visit works
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive on time, sheet and mask the area around the job, do the job and clear up. Plan for a few hours from start to finish. Before leaving, we tell you when it can be used and what to avoid for the first few days.
- We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or rust.
- The chip or crack is filled, then sanded level with the bath.
- We tint the finish on the day to suit your bath’s shade of white or colour.
- Finish coats go on, then the repair is polished to blend in.
- We leave it to cure; you can normally use the bath the following day.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure the area is dry
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
Get a quote
For a price in Jacobstowe, the easiest route is photos: 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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Common problems we fix in Jacobstowe
Many chips happen while the bathroom is being fitted. Tools, tiles and fittings get dropped into the bath, and the damage isn’t always spotted until later. Snagging repairs like these are a regular job for us.
Customers generally contact us about:
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- Chips caused by builders
- Rust spots around the plughole
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- How long it needs to cure
- If travel is included in the price
Aftercare tips
Once the work has cured, treat it gently:
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
Treat the repaired area like the rest of the bath: warm water, washing-up liquid and a soft cloth. Keep scouring pads and gritty cleaners away from it.
Stop using the bath if a crack lets water through. Water under the bath can damage the floor and the ceiling below.
Should you replace it?
Swapping a damaged bath for a new one normally involves a plumber, lifting out the old bath, re-tiling and a new panel and disposing of the old one. Repairing it deals only with the damage in one visit. Our bath repair starts from £95. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send photos and we’ll give you the exact figure.
Why book with us
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
Read our pricing or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Common questions in Jacobstowe
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes, coloured baths are no problem. The colour is tinted by hand on the day.
Are you accredited?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
What about rust by the waste?
Yes, it’s one of the most common repairs we do. The rust is cut back to clean metal and sealed before we fill and finish it.
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?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
When can I have a bath again?
Generally the next day. We will tell you the exact curing time when we finish.
What do you need from me?
Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787, and we’ll do the rest.
Will you leave a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
