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Bath chip & crack repair in South Zeal, Devon
Bath repair for South Zeal, without a refit. Send us pictures for a fixed price, then book a visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on the rim or sides
- Chips caused by builders
Different materials, different repairs
Pressed steel
Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Exposed steel rusts fast, especially around the waste, so repair chips early.
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it relies on good support. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Bath repair at your home in South Zeal
Bath repair is our most common job. Chips on the rim, rust around the waste and cracks in acrylic are all fixed without removing the bath, generally in a single visit. Common call-outs are for a kit repair that didn’t last and cracks in an acrylic bath, on pressed steel enamel, roll-top & freestanding and whirlpool & spa baths.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months in South Zeal and everywhere else. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Location
- South Zeal (EX20)
- Region
- Devon
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Repairing versus replacing in South Zeal
Cast iron baths especially are worth keeping: they’re very heavy to remove, especially upstairs, and a like-for-like replacement can be expensive. A repair keeps it in place. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. You will see the full price before you book, with nothing added on the day.
What you get with us
- We leave the room as we found it
- One visit for most repairs
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- One price list for the whole UK
See our prices page or bath cost comparison.
Common problems we fix in South Zeal
Damage during fitting is very common. Tradespeople drop tools and tiles into the bath, and the damage is not always spotted until later. We repair snagging damage like this regularly.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
- Holes from dropped items
What your quote should include
- Whether the price covers travel
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- How soon you can use it again
- What aftercare is recommended
Aftercare tips
Once the work has cured, treat it gently:
- Make sure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- Rinse it down after each bath
There’s nothing special to do after a repair, just sensible cleaning. Avoid bleach-based and gritty cleaners and rinse after use.
Stop using the bath if a crack lets water through. Leaks under a bath can damage floors and ceilings.
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What bath repair costs
Repairs from £95. Prices are worked out job by job. The main factors are:
- How much damage there is
- Access to the area
- Doing more than one item at once
- The type of damage
Compared with replacing, repairing generally costs far less, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
How to get a fixed price
Two or three clear photos are typically enough. It helps if you send:
- One picture of the whole bath
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
The process
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive on time, sheet and mask the area around the job, carry out the work and tidy away. Plan for a few hours. Before leaving, we tell you when it can be used and how to care for it.
- First, we check the damage against your pictures and agree the plan.
- Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
- The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear the area around the damage
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
Get a quote
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three pictures using our quote form or call us. We’ll tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
Related advice
South Zeal and nearby
South Zeal is about 16 miles north-east of Tavistock, in Devon. Book a date that suits you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so there’s no waiting around. South Zeal is one of 586 places in Devon we cover.
Our visits in EX20 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Jobs here include addresses on Shelly Road and The Croft and the roads around them. Close by, we cover South Tawton (1 mile north), Sticklepath (1 mile north-west), Stockley (3 miles west), Belstone Corner (4 miles north-west) and Okehampton (4 miles west). Further out, we also cover Crediton (12 miles east), Bovey Tracey (14 miles south-east), Hatherleigh (10 miles north-west), North Tawton (5 miles north), Winkleigh (9 miles north) and Chagford (5 miles south-east).
Landmarks near South Zeal
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Oxenham Arms, South Tawton Primary School and Church of St Andrew and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Okehampton Interchange station, about 3.2 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Okehampton Community Hospital (4.1 miles west) and Clannaborough Farm Museum (1.3 miles south). Open spaces near South Zeal include Cosdon Hill.
Your questions about bath repair in South Zeal
Is a repair better than a new one?
Usually, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Can you fix rust around the plughole?
Yes, very often. The rust is cut back to clean metal and sealed before we fill and finish it.
Can you match an avocado or pink bath?
Yes, we match coloured baths too. We tint the finish to your bath on site.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
If we find something the photos didn’t show, we explain it first. You decide whether to go ahead.
Can you repair a crack in an acrylic bath?
Typically, yes, if we can reach the underside to reinforce it. Take off the bath panel and check, or send us a picture.
What information do you need?
Photos of the damage, a picture of the whole bath and your postcode. Then we’ll agree a date.
Will you leave a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.
For landlords and businesses
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
What a repair can’t fix
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we can’t get to from below
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we work on in South Zeal
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
