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Bath Repair for Sowton homes
Bath repair in and around Sowton: a fixed quote from photos, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
How we handle bath repair in Sowton
We repair just the damaged spot and colour-match it to the bath, which is far cheaper than replacing a fitted bath and the tiles around it. Most baths can be used again the following day. Typical jobs include impact holes in acrylic and scratches you can feel with a fingernail, across roll-top & freestanding, acrylic and pressed steel enamel.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything is not right, ring us and we’ll come back.
- Location
- Sowton (EX5)
- Area hub
- Devon
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
When to call us in Sowton
Acrylic baths that crack nearly always have a support problem. Loose legs, no proper cradle or a floor that gives let the base flex until it cracks.
Send us a picture if you notice any of these:
- A chip where the taps sit
- Holes from dropped items
- A chipped rim or side
- Rust by the waste and overflow
What your quote should include
- How changes to the job are handled
- What protection goes down before work starts
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- Whether the price covers travel
Landlord and trade work in Sowton
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
For developers and builders, we fix 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.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. They don’t rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and cracks need support from behind to stay fixed.
Pressed steel
Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Exposed steel rusts fast, especially around the waste, so early repairs matter.
Sowton questions
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit. The rest of the house is unaffected.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes: twelve months. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
How invisible is a bath repair?
On a glossy bath, you’ll struggle to find it. On older, dull enamel the repair can look glossier than the area around it.
What happens after I send pictures?
You get a fixed price and available dates. If anything’s unclear, we’ll ask for another photo.
Are there extra charges for Sowton?
We do not add a call-out fee. Your fixed quote includes everything.
Will it make a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include photos of each item.
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How the visit works
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive on time, protect everything around the work area, carry out the work and tidy away. Allow a few hours from start to finish. Before we go, we will explain when it can be used and how to look after it.
- First, we check the damage against your photos 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.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
Getting a price
There is no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
Related advice
About Sowton
Sowton is about 3 miles east of Exeter, in Devon. From the centre of Sowton to the outlying streets, the service is the same: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. We work in all 586 towns and villages across Devon, from the larger towns to small villages.
Our visits in EX5 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. If you are just outside Sowton, we cover Clyst Honiton (1 mile north), Monkerton (1 mile north-west), Pinhoe (1 mile north-west), Clyst St Mary (1 mile south) and Clyst Heath (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Exeter (3 miles west), Exmouth (7 miles south), Newton Abbot (15 miles south-west), Tiverton (13 miles north), Teignmouth (12 miles south) and Sidmouth (10 miles east).
Landmarks near Sowton
Our customers here include homes close to St Luke's Science and Sports College, St Luke's Science and Sports College and Parish Church of St Michael and All Angels. Sowton’s nearest station is Pinhoe station, roughly 1.2 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Darts Farm (2.9 miles south) and Exeter City Football Club Museum (3.1 miles west). For a walk, there is Bowling Green Marsh RSPB reserve.
Looking after it afterwards
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
- Put a towel in the bath if you are working above it
- Do not leave a fresh chip for long
Do not leave razors, cans or hair grips in the bath, because they can mark the enamel. And fix dripping taps promptly.
A chip on a metal bath shouldn’t be left. Once water reaches the metal, rust begins, turning a quick repair into a bigger one.
When a repair is not the answer
We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair cannot fix:
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we can’t get to from below
- A whole bath that’s dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think before booking.
Materials we work on in Sowton
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
What affects the price in Sowton
Prices start from £95. Every quote is fixed and free. What we look at:
- The type of damage
- The material and finish
- The colour and finish to match
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
A repair usually costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
How to get a fixed price
We price nearly every job from photos. This is what to send:
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed price back. Quotes are free and no obligation.
Can I fix it myself?
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is typically cheaper.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
