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Bath chip & crack repair in Knowle, Devon
Bath repair in and around Knowle: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
Bath repair at your home in Knowle
Chips, cracks, rust spots and small holes can be repaired with the bath left exactly where it is. There’s no plumbing to disconnect, your tiles stay as they are, and the finish is matched to the rest of the bath. We work on cast iron enamel, acrylic and whirlpool & spa baths, and people most frequently call us about scratches you can feel with a fingernail and a cracked acrylic bath.
Big or small, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Knowle (EX9)
- County
- Devon
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY repairs versus a professional job
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is normally cheaper.
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
What we’re called out for in Knowle
Glass and heavy bottles cause more chips than anything else, closely followed by shower heads. Fittings cause damage too: water sits around them, and any chip there soon rusts.
People usually call us when they notice something like this:
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- Chips under the taps
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- Chips on the rim or sides
What your quote should include
- How your room will be protected
- How changes to the job are handled
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- How soon you can use it again
Other services in Knowle
Covering Knowle
Knowle is about 2 miles east of Exmouth, in Devon. We agree a date that works for you, and you will know when to expect us, so there is no waiting around. We cover all 586 towns and villages across Devon, from the larger towns to small villages.
We cover every part of EX9. That includes homes on Dark Lane, Knowle Road and Duke's Road and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover include Budleigh Salterton (1 mile east), Kersbrook (1 mile east), Littleham (2 miles south-west), East Budleigh (2 miles north-east) and Yettington (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Exeter (10 miles north-west), Newton Abbot (14 miles south-west), Teignmouth (9 miles south-west), Sidmouth (6 miles north-east), Honiton (13 miles north-east) and Kingsteignton (13 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Knowle
Around Knowle, we work in homes near Church of St Peter, St Peter's Church of England Primary School and Dog & Donkey pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Exmouth station, roughly 3.3 miles west of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Fairlynch Museum (1 mile south-east) and Budleigh Salterton Health and Wellbeing Hub (1.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include High Peak and Aylesbeare Common RSPB reserve.
What your bath is made of matters
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that’s the part we put right.
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
How to care for the repair
Once the work has cured, treat it gently:
- Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
- Rinse it down after each bath
Leave the repair to cure for as long as we say before running a bath. After that, gentle cleaning keeps it looking good.
Small chips are quick to repair. Leave them and they collect dirt, stain and, on metal baths, rust, so early repair saves time and money.
How it works
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room. We bring everything we need with us, put protection down and get going once we have agreed what we are doing. It typically takes a few hours, and you’re welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- First, we check the damage against your pictures and agree the plan.
- 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.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
Getting ready for the visit
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Let us know about parking or access
Ask for a price
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole bath, we can give you a fixed price without visiting.
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What bath repair costs
Prices start from £95. You won’t pay by the hour. The price is based on:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- The size and number of damaged areas
- How many items we do on one visit
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
We don’t add extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
How to get a fixed price
The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- One picture of the whole bath
- Natural light rather than flash
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, include your postcode and send them over. You’ll get a fixed price, not an estimate.
Landlord and trade work in Knowle
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
If you manage property in Knowle, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send photos for each address and we’ll price them together.
Common questions in Knowle
Can you price it without visiting?
Yes, almost always. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed quote without visiting.
What does bath repair cost?
Repairs from £95. Every job gets a fixed price based on photos of the damage. Send a close-up and a picture of the whole item and your postcode.
Which areas do you work in?
Across the UK, so Knowle is covered. Prices don’t change with location.
Is it messy?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and we clean up when we’ve finished.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
How invisible is a bath repair?
On a bath in good condition, a colour-matched repair is very hard to spot. On older, dull enamel the repair can look glossier than the area around it.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. The price only changes if you agree.
What about rust by the waste?
Yes, it’s one of the most common repairs we do. We take it back to sound metal, seal it, fill it and match the colour.
Repairing versus replacing in Knowle
For damage in one or two places, a repair is the obvious choice. It costs far less than a new bath plus fitting, it’s done in one visit, and nothing else in the room changes. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Our prices are the same across the UK, so there is no premium for Knowle. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Why us?
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- No extra charge for your area
Read our pricing or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
