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Bath Repair in Metcombe
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for homes and businesses in Metcombe and across Devon. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- A cracked acrylic bath
- Damage beneath the taps
Bath repair at your home in Metcombe
It pays to repair bath damage while it’s small. On steel and cast iron, exposed metal starts to rust, and on acrylic, a crack keeps spreading while the bath flexes. Repairing it stops the damage getting worse. If you’re dealing with chips along the edge of the bath and a chip where the taps sit, we can typically put it right, whatever the material.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something is not right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Area
- Metcombe (EX11)
- County
- Devon
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
FAQs for Metcombe
Will the repair last?
Done properly, a repair lasts for years, and ours come with a one-year guarantee. Gentle cleaning helps it last.
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.
Is there a call-out fee?
We do not add a call-out fee. Your fixed quote includes everything.
Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?
Frequently, if there is access underneath. We back the hole, fill it and refinish the surface.
Can you redo an old repair?
Yes, we do this frequently. The old material comes out, any rust is treated, then we repair it properly.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and you will get one combined price.
What does bath repair cost?
Repairs from £95. Because every job differs, we price from photos. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
In nearly every case. If photos do not show enough, we will ask for another angle.
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When a repair isn’t the answer
Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits too:
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
Materials we work on in Metcombe
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
Landlords, agents and businesses in Metcombe
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
Signs you need bath repair in Metcombe
A cracked acrylic bath generally wasn’t supported properly. Loose legs, no proper cradle or a floor that gives let the bath move.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Damage beneath the taps
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- Chips on the rim or sides
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- How the colour is matched
- What prep work is covered
- What aftercare is recommended
Aftercare tips
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
Don’t leave razors, cans or hair grips in the bath, as they can leave rust marks. And fix dripping taps promptly.
A chip on a metal bath shouldn’t be left. Once water reaches the metal, rust begins, turning a quick repair into a bigger one.
DIY kit or professional repair?
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it will not stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair will not last.
What affects the price in Metcombe
Prices start from £95. Prices are worked out job by job, from your pictures. The main factors are:
- How hard the colour is to match
- Access to the area
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- How many areas need work
Compared with replacing, a repair is usually a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Quotes from your pictures
Most quotes are done from photos alone. To help us price it:
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed price the same day in most cases.
Repair or replace: which is better?
When the bath is otherwise sound, repairing beats replacing. It’s quicker, cheaper and far less disruptive, and you keep the bath you chose. If the entire surface is worn, re-enamelling may make more sense, and we’ll tell you. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. We don’t add extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
What you get with us
- No extra charge for your area
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Typically one visit, start to finish
- Colour mixed on the day to match
Read our pricing and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
About Metcombe
Metcombe is about 3 miles north-west of Sidmouth, in Devon. We travel to homes and businesses in Metcombe and nearby villages, so you don’t need to take anything anywhere. Our technicians cover 586 places across Devon.
All of EX11 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. From Tipton Vale and Metcombe Rise or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. Neighbouring places we cover include Tipton St John (1 mile south-east), Harpford (1 mile south), Wiggaton (1 mile north-east), Bowd (2 miles south-east) and Stowford (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Exeter (10 miles west), Exmouth (8 miles south-west), Tiverton (15 miles north-west), Teignmouth (15 miles south-west), Sidmouth (3 miles south-east) and Honiton (7 miles north-east).
Around Metcombe
Typical jobs here are in homes near Tipton St John Church of England Primary School, Dawlish Community College and The Golden Lion Inn, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Whimple station, about 4.2 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Ottery Heritage Museum (2.3 miles north) and Sidmouth Hospital (3.6 miles south-east). Not far away are Peak Hill and Aylesbeare Common RSPB reserve.
What we do, step by step
The work is clean and fairly quiet. Protection goes down first, then the work takes a few hours, depending on the damage. At the end we talk you through the curing time and the aftercare.
- First, the area is cleaned and any loose enamel or rust is removed.
- The chip or crack is filled, then sanded level with the bath.
- We mix the colour on the day to match your bath’s exact shade.
- Finish coats go on, then the repair is polished to blend in.
- We leave it to cure; you can typically use the bath the next day.
Preparing for the visit
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
How to get a price
No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through.
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