Devon · England
Bath Repair in Oldborough
Bath repair across Oldborough and nearby, normally in one visit.
- Repairs from £95
- A chip where the taps sit
- Impact holes in acrylic
When a repair is not the answer
We’d rather lose a job than do one that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Surfaces we repair
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
How we handle bath repair in Oldborough
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. Common call-outs are for a hole punched through by something heavy and a chip where the taps sit, on acrylic, pressed steel enamel and whirlpool & spa baths.
A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Area
- Oldborough (EX17)
- County
- Devon
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Repair or replace: which is better?
People frequently assume a cracked or chipped bath has to come out. Generally it does not: a repair keeps the bath in service for years, without the cost and upheaval of replacing it. Prices start from £95. Compared with replacing, repairing normally costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why book with us
- One visit for most repairs
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- One-year guarantee on every repair
Take a look at our pricing and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Nearby places to Oldborough
Also in Oldborough
How to care for the repair
So the finish stays in good condition for years:
- Have new chips seen to early
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
Leave the repair to cure for as long as we say before running a bath. From then on, mild cleaning is all it needs.
Stop using the bath if a crack lets water through. Leaks under a bath can damage floors and ceilings.
How we price bath repair
Prices start from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price is based on:
- The type of damage
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- The colour and finish to match
Instead of hourly rates, we price the whole job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Getting a price from pictures
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage. Try to send:
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- The material, if you know it
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
For a price in Oldborough, the easiest route is photos: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
FAQs for Oldborough
Will the repair last?
Yes, if it’s prepared properly and the bath is sound. It carries our one-year guarantee.
Do I have to be there?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. After that, you can carry on with your day.
When can I have a bath again?
Usually the next day. We’ll tell you the exact curing time when we finish.
How quickly can you book me in?
That depends on our diary for your area. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.
Will the repair show?
On a bath in good condition, a colour-matched repair is very hard to spot. On worn enamel, it can look shinier than the rest.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged.
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
Yes, regularly. Removing the old work can add time, and that is in the quote.
How the visit works
When we visit, we arrive at the time we’ve agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. The job normally takes a morning or an afternoon. We clean up when we’re done and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage, and any rust is treated.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- We match both the colour and the shine.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the next day.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
How to get a price
You don’t need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
Advice
Different materials, different repairs
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. There’s no rust, but cracks, holes and scratches happen, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.
Pressed steel
Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Chips rust quickly on steel, especially around the waste, so repair chips early.
Oldborough and the surrounding area
Oldborough is about 12 miles west of Tiverton, in Devon. Clients in Oldborough get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from your photos, and a technician at your door on the day. Oldborough is one of 586 towns and villages in Devon we cover.
Jobs in EX17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you are just outside Oldborough, we cover Weeke (1 mile west), Morchard Bishop (1 mile north), Morchard Road (2 miles south-west), Copplestone (2 miles south) and Down St Mary (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Exeter (13 miles south-east), Tiverton (12 miles east), Okehampton (13 miles south-west), St Thomas (12 miles south-east), Larkbeare (13 miles south-east) and Polsloe (13 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Oldborough
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to London Inn, Church of St Mary and Morchard Bishop Church of England Primary School, among other places. The closest station to Oldborough is Morchard Road station, roughly 1.6 miles south-west. Further afield, we also cover the area around Down Castle (4.4 miles north-east) and Crediton Hospital (4.6 miles south-east).
What we are called out for in Oldborough
Nearly all the chips we see start with something being dropped: bottles, shower heads, tiles and tools. On steel and cast iron baths, a chip that reaches the metal lets water in, and rust follows.
Look out for these signs:
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
- Rust spots around the plughole
- A chipped rim or side
Comparing quotes
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- How soon you can use it again
- How your room will be protected
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
Can I fix it myself?
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it does not stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
