Devon · England
Bath Repair in Newton Tracey
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths at your home in Newton Tracey, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Repairs from £95
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Chips along the edge of the bath
Bath repair in Newton Tracey without replacing anything
A damaged bath does not have to mean a new bathroom. We fill the damage, shape it to the curve of the bath and refinish it, mixing the colour on the day. If you’re dealing with damage done while the bathroom was being fitted and scratches you can feel with a fingernail, we can usually put it right, whatever the material.
You’re covered after we leave: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Area
- Newton Tracey (EX31)
- Area hub
- Devon
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Common questions in Newton Tracey
What happens next?
We look at the pictures and reply with a fixed price and some dates. If we need another angle, we’ll ask.
Are you accredited?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Is a bath repair permanent?
Yes, if it’s prepared properly and the bath is sound. It’s covered by our one-year guarantee.
Can you redo an old repair?
Yes. We take out the old repair and do it properly. Mention it when you send photos.
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes. We mix the colour on the day to match, including pastel and older colours.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Typically, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Do you come to Newton Tracey?
Yes. We cover the whole UK and come to Newton Tracey and the rest of Devon. Send photos and we’ll quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as householders across Devon.
Newton Tracey and nearby
Newton Tracey is about 4 miles south-west of Barnstaple, in Devon. Book a date that suits you, and you will know when to expect us, so you are not left waiting in all day. We cover all 586 towns and villages in Devon.
We work across the EX31 postcode area. We regularly work on streets such as Lower Westaway Court and Bartridge Hill and the roads around them. Close by, we cover Alverdiscott (1 mile south), Muddlebridge (3 miles north), Fremington (3 miles north), Worlington (4 miles north-west) and Yelland (4 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Barnstaple (4 miles north-east), Bideford (5 miles west), Ilfracombe (13 miles north), Braunton (6 miles north-west), Newport (4 miles north-east) and South Molton (11 miles east).
Around Newton Tracey
Our clients here include homes close to Horwood and Newton Tracey Community Primary School, Church of St Thomas of Canterbury and Hunters Inn and the streets around them. Newton Tracey’s nearest station is Chapleton station, about 3.4 miles east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Tapeley Park (3.3 miles west) and Hawley Hospital (4.6 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Fremington Local Nature Reserve and Staddon Hill.
What your bath is made of matters
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.
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. There’s no rust, but cracks, holes and scratches happen, and cracks need support from behind to stay fixed.
Work for landlords and builders
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
If you manage property in Newton Tracey, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Just send photos for each address and we’ll price them together.
What a repair can’t fix
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
- A whole bath that’s dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
- A steel bath rusted through
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.
What we work on
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
How to care for the repair
A little care keeps the finish looking good. We recommend:
- Have new chips seen to early
- Check that an acrylic bath does not move when you stand in it
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
Keep metal objects like razors and cans off the surface, as they can leave rust marks. And fix dripping taps promptly.
Until we visit, a strip of waterproof tape over the damage helps, so water cannot get in. Remove it before the repair.
DIY kit or professional repair?
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, 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 isn’t prepared the repair will not last.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
How we price bath repair
Prices start from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we take into account:
- The colour and finish to match
- What the surface is made of
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- The size and number of damaged areas
It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send pictures and you’ll get a fixed figure.
Getting a price from pictures
You can take the photos on your phone, there is no need for anything special. Ensure they show:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Where you are, by postcode
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them over with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed price back. There is no charge for the quote and you are under no obligation.
How it works
Arrival times are agreed in advance, so you know when to expect us. Once we are there, the work takes a morning or an afternoon in most cases. The room is left tidy and ready to use once it has cured.
- We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and rust.
- We fill the damage and sand it flush with the surrounding surface.
- The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
- Finish coats go on, then the repair is polished to blend in.
- Once it has cured, normally by the next day, the bath is ready to use.
How to prepare
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Clear the area around the damage
Getting a price
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, add your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
Advice
Why repair rather than replace?
A repair makes sense whenever the damage is localised. It costs far less than a new bath plus fitting, it takes one visit, and the bathroom stays exactly as it is. Our bath repair starts from £95. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Newton Tracey
- Everything repaired in place
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
See our pricing or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
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