Devon · England
Bath Repair in Petrockstowe
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths in Petrockstowe, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
How we handle bath repair in Petrockstowe
Bath repair is our most common job. A chip by the taps, a crack in the base and a rust spot by the plughole are all repaired in place, normally in one visit. We regularly repair whirlpool & spa baths, acrylic and roll-top & freestanding, and common reasons people contact us are a cracked acrylic bath and scratches you can feel with a fingernail.
You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Petrockstowe as everywhere else we work.
- Location
- Petrockstowe (EX20)
- Region
- Devon
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
When to call us in Petrockstowe
Glass and heavy bottles cause more chips than anything else, with dropped shower heads close behind. Fittings cause damage too: water collects there, so chips nearby rust quickly.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- Chips under the taps
- Rust spots around the plughole
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- A hole punched through by something heavy
Before you book anyone
- When it can be used again
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
What happens on the day
We work cleanly and quietly. Protection goes down first, then the job itself takes a few hours, depending on the damage. Before we leave, we explain how soon it can be used and how to look after it.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage.
- We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the following day.
How to prepare
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
Get a quote
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them over with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote. Quotes are free and you are under no obligation.
Advice
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
Repairing versus replacing in Petrockstowe
A new bath brings a chain of other jobs: the tiles sitting on the rim tend to break, the panel may not fit the new one, and a plumber has to disconnect and reconnect everything. A repair skips all of it. Our bath repair starts from £95. There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
What you get with us
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
Read our pricing and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Landlord and trade work in Petrockstowe
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in Devon and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
Letting agents often send us photos straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
About Petrockstowe
Petrockstowe is about 11 miles south of Bideford, in Devon. Jobs in Petrockstowe are booked in like any other job: a fixed price from your photos, then a visit to do the work. We work in all 586 towns and villages across Devon.
We cover every part of EX20. Whether you live on Cott Lane, Brandise Hill and Townland Rise or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Neighbouring places we cover include Ash Cross (1 mile south-east), Sheepwash (2 miles south-west), Buckland Filleigh (3 miles west), Highampton (4 miles south-west) and Battledown Cross (4 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Barnstaple (15 miles north), Bideford (11 miles north), Okehampton (10 miles south-east), Newport (15 miles north), Roundswell (14 miles north) and East-the-Water (11 miles north).
Local landmarks in Petrockstowe
Our clients here include homes close to Laurels Inn and Church of St Petrock. Well-known places in the area include Barometer World (2.2 miles north-east).
Your questions about bath repair in Petrockstowe
What do you need from me?
Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787, and we will take it from there.
What happens after I send photos?
We look at the pictures and reply with a fixed price and some dates. If we need another angle, we will ask.
Will the repair last?
It should, as long as the bath is firm and the area was prepared well. It’s covered by our one-year guarantee.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.
Can you repair a crack in an acrylic bath?
In most cases. The back of the crack is strengthened before the front is filled and refinished, so access behind the panel is important.
Can you redo an old repair?
Yes. We take out the old repair and do it properly. Mention it when you send pictures.
When can I have a bath again?
Normally by the following day, depending on the repair.
Can pets and children be at home?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit and until it has cured. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
Also near Petrockstowe
What else we do in Petrockstowe
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. Prices are worked out job by job. The main factors are:
- How hard the colour is to match
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- The material and finish
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed quote from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Quotes from your pictures
The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what helps:
- Details of any past repairs
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- The material, if you know it
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, include your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
Different materials, different repairs
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 early repairs matter.
Acrylic
An acrylic bath is a moulded sheet strengthened from below. There is no rust, but cracks, holes and scratches happen, and cracks need support from behind to stay fixed.
Keeping it looking good
So the finish stays in good condition:
- Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
- Don’t leave razors or cans standing in the bath
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- Make sure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and avoid dropping heavy items on the repaired area. Deal with new chips early, before rust sets in.
Stop using the bath if a crack lets water through until it’s repaired. Leaks under a bath can damage floors and ceilings.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
