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Bath chip & crack repair in Ponsford, Devon
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths in Ponsford, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- Snagging damage from a refit
How we handle bath repair in Ponsford
Repairing baths is what we do most. A chip by the taps, a crack in the base and a rust spot by the plughole are all fixed without removing the bath, normally in one visit. If you’re dealing with rust spots around the plughole and holes from dropped items, we can help, on acrylic, cast iron enamel and roll-top & freestanding alike.
You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Ponsford as everywhere else we work.
- Where
- Ponsford (EX15)
- Area hub
- Devon
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Repair or replace: which is better?
People often assume a cracked or chipped bath has to come out. In most cases it doesn’t: a proper repair gives it years more use, without the cost and upheaval of replacing it. Our bath repair starts from £95. Our prices are the same across the UK, so there is no premium for Ponsford. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Ponsford
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Most jobs done in one visit
- No need to remove anything
Take a look at our full price list and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Landlord and trade work in Ponsford
For anyone letting property in or around Ponsford, we will quote for several properties at once. Send pictures for each one and we’ll come back with a combined price.
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, so there is no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
Our work in Ponsford
Ponsford is about 4 miles south-east of Tiverton, in Devon. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. We cover 586 places in Devon, from the larger towns to small villages.
All of EX15 is within our area. Nearby, we also work in Colebrook (1 mile south-east), Cullompton (1 mile east), Stoneyford (2 miles east), Bradninch (2 miles south) and Willand (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Exeter (10 miles south-west), Tiverton (4 miles north-west), Sidmouth (14 miles south-east), Honiton (11 miles south-east), St Thomas (11 miles south-west) and Larkbeare (11 miles south-west).
Near you in Ponsford
Around Ponsford, we work in homes near Cullompton Community College and Willowbank Primary School. For rail, the closest station is Tiverton Parkway station, roughly 4.9 miles north-east. Further afield, we also cover the area around Bradninch Castle Hill (1.9 miles south) and Belmont Hospital (4.4 miles north-west).
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Your questions about bath repair in Ponsford
Can you fix rust around the plughole?
Yes. We remove the rust and loose enamel, seal and fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
Is there a guarantee?
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Will it make a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it isn’t worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
What happens after I send photos?
We look at the photos and reply with a fixed quote and some dates. If we need another angle, we’ll ask.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit generally costs less than separate visits. Include photos of each item.
Something went through my bath. Can it be fixed?
In most cases. Photos of the hole and the underside help us check.
When can I have a bath again?
Normally within a day, though it depends on what we’ve done.
What we do, step by step
From the moment we arrive, we keep the work contained to the one room. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the job takes a few hours, depending on what we find, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
- The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Clear the area around the damage
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
Getting a price
Upload photos of the damage and one of the whole item, with your EX15 postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
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What your bath is made of matters
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.
Pressed steel
Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Exposed steel rusts fast, particularly by the plughole, so repair chips early.
What bath repair costs
Repairs from £95. There is no area surcharge for Ponsford. The price reflects:
- Access to the area
- What the surface is made of
- What kind of damage it is
- Whether we combine several jobs
Set against the cost of replacement, repairing normally costs far less, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
Quotes from your photos
Before you send photos, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
- The material, if you know it
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the whole bath, include your postcode and send them to us. You’ll get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
How to look after the repair
Looking after the surface is easy:
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
In the first few days, avoid putting weight or bottles on the repair. After that, clean it as you would the rest of the bath without abrasive products.
Until we visit, a strip of waterproof tape over the damage helps, to keep water out. Remove it before the repair.
What we can’t put right
Some jobs aren’t right for a repair, including:
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.
Surfaces we repair
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
Signs you need bath repair in Ponsford
Heavy toiletries are the biggest single cause of chips. Taps and wastes cause problems too: water collects there, so chips nearby rust quickly.
People typically call us when they notice something like this:
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
- A chip where the taps sit
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- Snagging damage from a refit
What your quote should include
- How soon you can use it again
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- Whether the price covers travel
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
