Devon · England
Bath Repair for Oakford homes
Bath repair across Oakford and nearby, normally in one visit and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- A cracked acrylic bath
- Snagging damage from a refit
What your bath is made of matters
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.
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. They don’t rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.
Bath repair at your home in Oakford
Whether your bath is steel, cast iron or acrylic, we can repair it. Each material is repaired a little differently: rust is treated on metal baths, while cracks in acrylic are reinforced from underneath. We are frequently asked to fix a chip where the taps sit and hairline or through cracks in acrylic, across cast iron enamel, pressed steel enamel and acrylic.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there’s a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Area
- Oakford (EX16)
- County
- Devon
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Other services in Oakford
Our work in Oakford
Oakford is about 6 miles north-west of Tiverton, in Devon. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Oakford is one of 586 places in Devon where we work.
Every address in EX16 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets such as Crosspark Hill and Rookery Hill. We also cover the places around Oakford: Oakfordbridge (1 mile north-east), Brushford (3 miles north), Bampton (3 miles east), Cove (3 miles east) and Morebath (4 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Tiverton (6 miles south-east), Cullompton (11 miles south-east), Crediton (14 miles south), South Molton (13 miles west), Willand (10 miles south-east) and Uffculme (11 miles south-east).
What’s near Oakford
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to The Red Lion Public House and Church of St Peter, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Tiverton and District Hospital (5.7 miles south-east). Not far away are Rackenford and Knowstone Moors.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
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: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is normally cheaper.
Landlord and trade work in Oakford
If you manage property in Oakford, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send photos for each address and we will price them together.
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
Looking after it afterwards
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts:
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
- Don’t scrub with anything abrasive
- Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
Treat the repaired area like the rest of the bath: a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs. Avoid scourers and gritty cream cleaners.
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.
Oakford: your questions answered
Do you cover the entire of Devon?
Across the UK, so Oakford is covered. Prices don’t change with location.
Can tenants book a repair?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
How long does the repair take to cure?
Normally by the following day, depending on the repair.
Can you price it without visiting?
In nearly every case. If pictures do not show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.
How quickly can you book me in?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. Send photos with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as householders.
Are there extra charges for Oakford?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You don’t need to watch us work.
What happens on the day
When we visit, we arrive at the time we’ve agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. Expect it to take a few hours, depending on the damage. We clean up when we are done and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- 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 tint the finish on the day to suit your bath’s shade of white or colour.
- We apply the finish coats and polish the repair so it blends in.
- We leave it to cure; you can normally use the bath the following day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Let us know about parking or access
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
Getting a price
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of photos using our quote form or ring us. We will tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
Advice
Common problems we fix in Oakford
Heavy toiletries are the biggest single cause of chips, closely followed by shower heads. Fittings cause damage too: water collects there, so chips nearby rust quickly.
The things clients usually mention when they call are:
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- Chips under the taps
- Rust spots around the plughole
- Snagging damage from a refit
Before booking anyone
- What protection goes down before work starts
- What preparation is included
- How long it needs to cure
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
Repair or replace in Oakford?
Think about the hidden costs of a new bath: removal and disposal, plumbing, a new panel, tiling and decorating. With a repair, it’s one visit and one price. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before you book.
Why us?
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Usually one visit, start to finish
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Fixed prices from your pictures
Take a look at our full price list and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Honest limits
Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits:
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
- Cracks in acrylic we cannot reach from underneath
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we work on in Oakford
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
