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Bath Repair in Northlew
Bath repair in Northlew without the cost of replacing. Send us photos for a fixed price, then we come to you.
- Repairs from £95
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
For landlords and businesses
For anyone letting property in or around Northlew, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send photos for each address and we will come back with a combined price.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Northlew as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it usually costs far less than a refit.
Bath repair in Northlew without replacing anything
We see every kind of bath damage: chips from dropped bottles, rust round the plughole, cracks in acrylic and holes from falling tools. Each is repaired in place with a one-year guarantee. We’re often asked to fix damage done while the bathroom was being fitted and a cracked acrylic bath, on whirlpool & spa baths, pressed steel enamel and cast iron enamel.
Somewhere as small as Northlew, you’ll find cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings. Some have heavy cast iron baths or tight bathrooms, and getting a bath out along a lane or up narrow stairs is hard work. Bath repair in place avoids all of that.
Every repair is covered by our one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Northlew (EX20)
- County
- Devon
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. A fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Repair or replace: which is better?
Swapping a damaged bath for a new one normally involves a plumber, removing the old bath, making good the tiles and panel and getting rid of the old bath. Repairing it fixes just the damaged area in one visit. In an older home in a village like Northlew, replacing a bath can be harder than it sounds: original pieces may not match modern sizes, and access can be awkward. Repairing avoids those problems.
Prices start from £95. The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed price from your pictures, so you know the cost before booking.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Northlew
- Work done at your home or business
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Fixed quotes from pictures
Read our Full price list And Bath cost comparison.
What we are called out for in Northlew
Dropped items cause the majority of chips, and a lot happen during bathroom refits. Acrylic baths crack for a different reason: the bath isn’t properly supported, so it flexes under weight.
Customers typically contact us about:
- Rust spots around the plughole
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Holes from dropped items
For older houses around Northlew, near landmarks such as Church of St Thomas of Canterbury, an original cast iron or steel bath is worth keeping, and bath repair gives it years more use.
What to look for in a quote
- How to look after the finish
- When it can be used again
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
How the visit works
We turn up when we said we would and checks the damage against your pictures first. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before any work starts. Most visits take a few hours, depending on the damage, and we leave the room as we found it. Somewhere like Northlew needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives or where to park. Everything for the bath repair comes with us in one trip.
- 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.
- We build up the finish and polish it into the surrounding enamel.
- Once it has cured, normally by the day after, the bath is ready to use.
How to prepare
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Keep a parking space clear if you can
How to get a price
Upload a picture of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, with your EX20 postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
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Looking after it afterwards
So the finish stays in good condition for years:
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
- Do not scrub with anything abrasive
- Have new chips seen to early
Look after the repair the same way as the bath: warm water, washing-up liquid and a soft cloth. Avoid scourers and gritty cream cleaners.
Until we visit, a strip of waterproof tape over the damage helps, so water can’t get in. Take it off before we arrive.
Repairs by material
Pressed steel
Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Exposed steel rusts fast, especially around the waste, so early repairs matter.
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, in much the same way.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
What a repair cannot fix
We won’t take on work that will not last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.
What we work on
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
Baths in Northlew homes
Northlew is about 16 miles north of Tavistock, in Devon. Customers in Northlew get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from pictures, then a visit to do the work. Northlew is one of 586 places in Devon where we work.
Visits for bath repair in EX20 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Bath repair is available to homes on Station Road, Crowden Road and Hilltown Lane and the roads around them. Close by, we cover Highampton (3 miles north), Thorndon Cross (4 miles south-east), Halwill Junction (4 miles west), Hatherleigh (4 miles north-east) and Folly Gate (4 miles east). Larger places within reach include Okehampton (6 miles east), Great Torrington (12 miles north), Holsworthy (10 miles west), North Tawton (10 miles east), Winkleigh (10 miles north-east) and Chagford (14 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Northlew
We visit homes around Green Dragon Inn. Well-known places in the area include Okehampton Community Hospital (6 miles east).
Questions from Northlew
Will you travel to Northlew?
Yes, we do: small places like Northlew are covered as standard. Tell us if access is tricky.
Is it worth repairing old baths in a period home in Northlew?
In most cases: original pieces are frequently better made and harder to replace. Send pictures and we will advise.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Yes, regularly. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
What about rust by the waste?
Yes. We take out the rust and any loose enamel, seal and fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
How long does the repair take to cure?
Usually the following day. We confirm the time before we leave.
What areas do you cover?
The whole UK, including all of Devon. Just include your postcode and we will offer you dates.
How do I get a price for bath repair in Northlew?
Repairs from £95. Every job gets a fixed price based on photos of the damage. Send a close-up and a photo of the whole item and your postcode.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
