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Bath chip & crack repair in Shirwell Cross, Devon
Damaged bath in Shirwell Cross? We repair it in place, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A chipped rim or side
- Rusty patches near the plughole
Bath repair in Shirwell Cross without replacing anything
Chips, cracks, rust spots and small holes is repaired in place. There is no plumbing to disconnect, the tiles are not touched, and the repaired area is colour-matched so it blends in. Whether it’s rusty patches near the plughole and a failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting, we can typically put it right.
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Devon.
- Area
- Shirwell Cross (EX31)
- Area hub
- Devon
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY kit or professional repair?
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is typically cheaper.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it does not stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
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Common questions in Shirwell Cross
Do I have to be there?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.
Will there be a smell?
A little, depending on the job. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum, and it soon fades.
Something went through my bath. Can it be fixed?
Typically. Photos of the hole and the underside help us check.
How invisible is a bath repair?
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.
What do you need from me?
Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787, and we’ll take it from there.
What happens next?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote with dates.
How long before I can use the bath?
Normally by the following day, though it depends on what we’ve done.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit normally costs less than separate visits. Send photos of everything you’d like done.
Should you replace it?
Many people think a damaged bath means a new one. In most cases it doesn’t: a repair keeps the bath in service for years, and costs far less than the disruption of a replacement. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send photos and we’ll give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Shirwell Cross
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Most jobs done in one visit
Take a look at our prices page and bath cost comparison.
Landlord and trade work in Shirwell Cross
Hospitality businesses can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Shirwell Cross and nearby
Shirwell Cross is about 3 miles north-east of Barnstaple, in Devon. Jobs in Shirwell Cross are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from photos, and a technician at your door on the day. We cover 586 places in Devon.
Postcode districts we cover here: EX31. You’ll find streets such as Shirwell Road, Youlston Close and Crosspark Crescent, all of which we cover. Close by, we cover Shirwell (1 mile north-east), Goodleigh (2 miles south), Churchill (2 miles north), Westacott (3 miles south) and Whiddon (3 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Barnstaple (3 miles south-west), Bideford (11 miles south-west), Ilfracombe (8 miles north-west), Braunton (6 miles west), Newport (3 miles south-west) and South Molton (10 miles south-east).
Around Shirwell Cross
Typical jobs here are in homes near Church of St Peter and Shirwell Community Primary School. The closest station to Shirwell Cross is Barnstaple station, about 3.4 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find North Devon District Hospital (2.1 miles south-west) and North Devon Athenaeum (3.1 miles south-west).
What bath repair costs
Prices start from £95. You will know the full cost before you book. We look at:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Doing more than one item at once
- The type of damage
We do not add extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Getting a price from photos
The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what helps:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Any details about the material
- Details of any past repairs
- Natural light rather than flash
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed price the same day in most cases.
Repairs by material
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid, and often freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, in much the same way.
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it relies on good support. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
What happens on the day
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, protect the area, and get on with the job, which normally takes a few hours. If anything looks different from your pictures, we will talk to you before going ahead.
- We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and rust.
- We fill the damage and sand it flush with the surrounding surface.
- We mix the colour on the day to match your bath’s exact shade.
- Finish coats go on, then the repair is polished to blend in.
- Once it has cured, normally by the following day, the bath is ready to use.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Make sure the area is dry
Ask for a price
If you’re in Shirwell Cross and want a price, pictures are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Related advice
What a repair can’t fix
We will not take on work that will not last, so here’s what a repair cannot put right:
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
- Cracks in acrylic we cannot reach from underneath
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.
What we work on
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
Common problems we fix in Shirwell Cross
Nearly all the chips we see start with something being dropped: bottles, shower heads, tiles and tools. On enamelled baths, any chip down to the metal lets water in, and rust follows.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Damage beneath the taps
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- Whether the price covers travel
- Who turns up on the day
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
