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Bath chip & crack repair in Newcourt, Devon

Our repair technicians come to Newcourt for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Everything is done in place, and the work is guaranteed.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Chips under the taps
  • A hole punched through by something heavy
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Trusted bath repair in Newcourt

Do you need bath repair in Newcourt?

Baths take more knocks than people expect: everyday items get dropped into it all the time, and taps and wastes are tightened against the surface. Over time, chips and rust spots are almost inevitable.

You may need us if you’ve spotted any of these:

  • A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
  • Chips on the rim or sides
  • Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
  • A chip where the taps sit

What your quote should include

  • What preparation is included
  • Who will actually do the work
  • Aftercare advice
  • Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?

10 questions to ask before you book

Bath repair in Newcourt without replacing anything

Most bath damage, from chips and cracks to rust spots and holes, is repaired in place. There’s no plumbing to disconnect, the tiles aren’t touched, and the repaired area is colour matched so it blends in. Our repair technicians work on acrylic, pressed steel enamel and cast iron enamel, and the jobs we see most are a failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting and rust by the waste and overflow.

We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you’re covered after the visit.

Where
Newcourt (EX2, EX3)
County
Devon
Cover
One year on every repair
Quote
From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
Phone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Broken acrylic bath corner, rebuilt and refinished (before and after)

Should you replace it?

Swapping a damaged bath for a new one normally involves a plumber, removing the old bath, making good the tiles and panel and disposing of the old one. A repair fixes just the damaged area in a single visit. Prices start from £95. There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.

Why Newcourt clients choose us

  • Nothing taken out or refitted
  • A year’s guarantee on all work
  • No extra charge for your area
  • CHAS and Constructionline accredited

Take a look at our pricing and bath cost comparison.

Materials and what they mean for the repair

Pressed steel

Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Chips rust quickly on steel, particularly by the plughole, so early repairs matter.

Composite and resin

Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, just like other baths.

Landlords, agents and businesses in Newcourt

Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.

For anyone letting property in or around Newcourt, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send photos for each address and we’ll come back with a combined price.

Honest limits

To be straight with you, there are a few things a repair won’t fix:

  • A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
  • Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
  • Metal that has corroded all the way through

Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.

What we work on

  • Cast iron enamel
  • Whirlpool & spa baths
  • Acrylic
  • Roll-top & freestanding
  • Pressed steel enamel

Your questions about bath repair in Newcourt

Will the repair last?

Yes, if it’s prepared properly and the bath is sound. It’s covered by our one-year guarantee.

Can a cracked acrylic bath be fixed?

Most of the time. We reinforce the crack from behind, then fill and refinish the front, so we need access under the bath.

Can you price it without visiting?

Yes, almost always. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed quote without visiting.

How do I book?

Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787.

How long does the repair take to cure?

Normally by the following day, though it depends on what we’ve done.

Do you work for landlords and businesses?

We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.

Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?

Yes, we match coloured baths too. We tint the finish to your bath on site.

Can pets and children be at home?

Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we’re working in. We’ll let you know when it’s safe to use again.

What happens on the day

On the day, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. Expect it to take two to three hours for most chips. We clean up when we are done and let you know when you can use it again.

  1. Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
  2. We clean, key and degrease the damage.
  3. Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
  4. Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
  5. We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, generally the day after.

How to prepare

  • Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
  • Have a window or extractor fan available
  • Keep pets and children out of the room while we work

Get a quote

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 quote, not an estimate.

Send photos for a quote

Advice

How to look after the repair

Looking after the surface is easy:

  • Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
  • If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
  • Do not leave a fresh chip for long
  • Get a dripping tap fixed promptly

A repaired bath needs no special treatment, beyond gentle cleaning. Skip bleach and gritty creams and give it a rinse after each bath.

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.

DIY repairs versus a professional job

If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it won’t stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.

You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. 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.

Our work in Newcourt

Newcourt is about 2 miles south-east of Exeter, in Devon. Book a date that suits you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so there’s no waiting around. We cover 586 places in Devon, from the larger towns to small villages.

Every address in EX2 and EX3 is covered. Local streets include Nile Road, Rydon Lane and Digby Road, all of which we cover. We also travel to Clyst Heath (1 mile north), Digby (1 mile north), Countess Wear (1 mile west), Clyst St Mary (1 mile east) and St Loye's (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Exmouth (6 miles south-east), Newton Abbot (13 miles south-west), Tiverton (14 miles north), Teignmouth (11 miles south), Sidmouth (10 miles east) and Honiton (14 miles north-east).

Near you in Newcourt

Our customers here include homes close to St. Luke’s Church, Countess Wear Beefeater pub and St Peter's Church of England Aided School, among other places. Also close by are Clyst Heath Nursery and Community Primary School (0.7 miles north) and Ludwell Valley Park (1 mile west). There is a railway station in Newcourt itself: Newcourt station. Other landmarks nearby include Wonford House Hospital (1.5 miles north-west) and Rougemont Castle (2.8 miles north-west). The countryside around Newcourt includes Bowling Green Marsh RSPB reserve.

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