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Bath Repair in Swimbridge
Bath repair in and around Swimbridge: a fixed quote from photos, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Rust spots around the plughole
- Impact holes in acrylic
Bath repair at your home in Swimbridge
A repair fixes just the damaged area and blends it into the rest of the bath, which costs far less than replacing a fitted bath. Most baths can be used again the following day. We are often asked to fix chips caused by builders and chips along the edge of the bath, in roll-top & freestanding, acrylic and pressed steel enamel.
Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do.
- Where
- Swimbridge (EX32)
- County
- Devon
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Work for landlords and builders
Letting agents often send us photos straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
How to care for the repair
Once the work has cured, treat it gently:
- Put a towel in the bath if you’re working above it
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
There is nothing special to do after a repair. Skip bleach and gritty creams and rinse after use.
Avoid standing in a cracked acrylic bath until it’s fixed. Every use opens the crack a little more, and water can get through to the floor below.
Signs you need bath repair in Swimbridge
Most bath damage comes from something dropped: a shampoo bottle, a shower head, a tile or a tool during a refit. On steel and cast iron baths, any chip down to the metal lets water in, and rust follows.
People usually call us when they notice something like this:
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
- Chips on the rim or sides
Before you book anyone
- Who will actually do the work
- How the room is protected while they work
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- What preparation is included
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What bath repair costs
Prices start from £95. There is no charge for travel to Swimbridge. The price comes down to:
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Whether we combine several jobs
- The type of damage
- What the surface is made of
A repair generally costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send pictures and we will give you the exact figure.
Getting a price from photos
You can take the pictures on your phone, there’s no need for anything special. Just ensure we can see:
- A picture taken from further back
- Where you are, by postcode
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- What it’s made of, if you know
There’s 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 will reply with a fixed price.
What happens on the day
Your technician turns up at the time we agreed with you and looks over the damage before anything else. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before we open a single tin. Most visits take two to three hours for most chips, and we leave the room as we found it.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage.
- We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
- We match both the colour and the shine.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the day after.
Preparing for the visit
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Ensure the area is dry
Get a quote
Upload pictures of the damage and one of the whole item, and tell us you are in Swimbridge, and we will reply with a fixed price.
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Questions from Swimbridge
Which areas do you work in?
Across the UK, and that includes Swimbridge. Our prices are the same everywhere.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it is not worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
Can you fix rust around the plughole?
Yes, very frequently. We take it back to sound metal, seal it, fill it and match the colour.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Generally, yes. Clear photos let us give you a fixed price without visiting.
Can you repair a crack in an acrylic bath?
Most of the time. We reinforce the crack from behind, then fill and refinish the front, so access behind the panel is important.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Most of the time. Tell us what was done before and we’ll plan for it.
Are there extra charges for Swimbridge?
Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Do you work in Swimbridge?
Yes, we do. Technicians travel to Swimbridge from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.
What your bath is made of matters
Acrylic
An acrylic bath is a moulded sheet strengthened from below. There is no rust, but cracks, holes and scratches happen, and cracks need support from behind to stay fixed.
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that is the part we put right.
About Swimbridge
Swimbridge is about 4 miles east of Barnstaple, in Devon. Book a date that suits you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so you are not left waiting in all day. Swimbridge is one of 586 places in Devon we cover.
All of EX32 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes on High Street, Church Lane and Sainte Honorine Du Fay Close and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Swimbridge, we cover Yarnacott (1 mile north), Harford (2 miles north-west), Gunn (2 miles north), West Buckland (2 miles north-east) and Chittlehampton (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Barnstaple (4 miles west), Bideford (11 miles west), Ilfracombe (13 miles north-west), Braunton (9 miles north-west), Newport (4 miles west) and South Molton (6 miles south-east).
Around Swimbridge
Our customers here include homes close to Swimbridge Church of England Primary School, Jack Russell pub and Church of St James, among other places. The nearest railway station is Chapleton station, about 3.5 miles south-west of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Hawley Hospital (3.7 miles north-west).
Honest limits
We will not take on work that won’t last, so here’s what a repair cannot put right:
- A steel bath rusted through
- A whole bath that is dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
Repair or replace in Swimbridge?
When the bath is otherwise sound, repairing beats replacing. It’s quicker, cheaper and far less disruptive, and you keep the bath you chose. If the whole surface is worn, re-enamelling may make more sense, and we will tell you. Prices start from £95. There are no surprise 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.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Swimbridge
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
Take a look at our pricing and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
