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Bath chip & crack repair in Shirwell, Devon
Bath repair in Shirwell without the cost of replacing. Send us photos for a fixed price, then we come to you.
- Repairs from £95
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- Chips under the taps
How to look after the repair
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. A few tips:
- Check that an acrylic bath doesn’t move when you stand in it
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
Leave the repair to cure for as long as we say before running a bath. After that, gentle cleaning keeps it looking good.
A small chip is a quick job. Left alone, they stain and can rust, so early repair saves time and money.
Bath repair at your home in Shirwell
Whatever the damage, the aim is the same: a repair that’s smooth, sound and hard to spot. We prepare the area properly, fill and shape it, then match the colour and gloss so it’s level with the surrounding surface. Typical jobs include damage beneath the taps and hairline or through cracks in acrylic, in pressed steel enamel, cast iron enamel and acrylic.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you are covered after the visit.
- Location
- Shirwell (EX31)
- Region
- Devon
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Shirwell: your questions answered
What information do you need?
Send pictures through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787, and we’ll do the rest.
Can you fix rust around the plughole?
Yes, it’s one of the most common repairs we do. We take it back to sound metal, seal it, fill it and match the colour.
Something went through my bath. Can it be fixed?
In most cases. Send us a photo of the hole and one from under the bath if you can.
Is a bath repair durable?
Yes, if it’s prepared properly and the bath is sound. It carries our one-year guarantee.
What does bath repair cost?
Prices start from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from pictures. You will get a fixed figure before booking.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes: twelve months. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Do the materials smell?
It depends on the job, but often a little. Open windows and an extractor fan help.
Are there extra charges for Shirwell?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. Each job gets its own fixed price. These are the things that affect it:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Doing more than one item at once
- Unusual colours or finishes
- How easy the damage is to reach
Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Shirwell. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Getting a price from photos
Good pictures mean an accurate price. Here’s what helps:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
We price from pictures so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and you’ll get a fixed figure back.
Should you replace it?
Replacing a fitted bath normally involves a plumber, removing the old bath, re-tiling and a new panel and disposing of the old one. A repair fixes just the damaged area in one visit. Prices start from £95. Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it, and doing several items at once reduces it.
What you get with us
- No extra charge for your area
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Colour-matched on site
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
Read our pricing or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Shirwell and the surrounding area
Shirwell is about 4 miles north-east of Barnstaple, in Devon. We travel to homes and businesses in Shirwell and nearby villages, so there is no workshop to go to. We cover all 586 towns and villages across Devon, from the larger towns to small villages.
We cover every part of EX31 and the streets around it. Other places close to Shirwell include Shirwell Cross (1 mile south-west), Goodleigh (2 miles south), Churchill (2 miles north), East Down (3 miles north) and Bratton Fleming (3 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Barnstaple (4 miles south-west), Bideford (11 miles south-west), Ilfracombe (8 miles north-west), Braunton (7 miles west), Newport (4 miles south-west) and South Molton (10 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Shirwell
In Shirwell, that means homes near Church of St Peter and Shirwell Community Primary School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Barnstaple station, roughly 4 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Bratton Fleming Mound (3 miles east) and North Devon Athenaeum (3.6 miles south-west).
Repairs by material
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. There is no rust, but cracks, holes and scratches happen, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.
Cast iron
Cast iron is heavy and rigid, finished with fired enamel. Chips can rust if left, but the body of the bath lasts a very long time, so it’s always worth repairing.
How it works
The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can carry on at home. Protection goes down first, then the work takes a few hours. At the end we talk you through how soon it can be used and how to care for it.
- We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or rust.
- 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.
- Once it has cured, generally by the day after, the bath is ready to use.
Getting ready for the visit
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
How to get a price
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed quote the same day in most cases.
Related advice
Should I try a DIY kit first?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, 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.
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.
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What a repair can’t fix
We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair cannot fix:
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
- A whole bath that’s dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we repair
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
Landlord and trade work in Shirwell
We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Shirwell as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
