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Bath chip & crack repair in Throwleigh, Devon
Bath repair for Throwleigh, without a refit. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, then book a visit.
- Repairs from £95
- A chipped rim or side
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
Bath repair at your home in Throwleigh
Most of our bath repairs take a few hours, and you can usually bathe again the following day. There’s no need to book a plumber or tiler, because the bath does not move. We’re often asked to fix chips on the rim or sides and a kit repair that didn’t last, on cast iron enamel, roll-top & freestanding and pressed steel enamel.
Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee in Throwleigh and across Devon.
- Area
- Throwleigh (EX20)
- Region
- Devon
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
To keep it looking its best:
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
- Do not scrub with anything abrasive
- Ensure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
Do not leave razors, cans or hair grips in the bath, as they can leave rust marks. A dripping tap should be fixed early, too.
Small chips are quick to repair. Leave them and they collect dirt, stain and, on metal baths, rust, so early repair saves time and money.
Common questions in Throwleigh
Which areas do you work in?
We work UK-wide, so Throwleigh is covered. Prices do not change with location.
How long does the repair take to cure?
Most baths can be used the following day. We confirm the time before we leave.
Can you repair a failed DIY repair?
Yes. We take out the old repair and do it properly. Mention it when you send photos.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as householders across Devon.
Can a cracked acrylic bath be fixed?
Generally, yes, if we can reach the underside to reinforce it. Take off the bath panel and check, or send us a photo.
Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?
Normally, yes, if we can reach behind it. The hole is backed, filled and refinished to match.
Is my repair covered?
Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include pictures of each item.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Throwleigh
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
What your bath is made of matters
Acrylic
An acrylic bath is a moulded sheet strengthened from below. They don’t rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are thick and very strong, finished with fired enamel. A chip down to the iron can rust, but the body of the bath lasts a very long time, which makes it well worth repairing.
Throwleigh and the surrounding area
Throwleigh is about 6 miles south-east of Okehampton, in Devon. Our repair technicians come to homes and businesses in Throwleigh and the surrounding area, so you don’t need to take anything anywhere. Throwleigh is one of 586 towns and villages in Devon where we work.
Here we cover the EX20 postcode area. We also cover the places around Throwleigh: Whiddon Down (2 miles north-east), South Zeal (2 miles north-west), South Tawton (3 miles north-west), Chagford (3 miles south-east) and Sticklepath (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Okehampton (6 miles north-west), St Thomas (15 miles east), Crediton (12 miles north-east), Bovey Tracey (12 miles south-east), Cowick (14 miles east) and Chudleigh (14 miles south-east).
Near you in Throwleigh
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Church of St Mary the Virgin and Northmore Arms and the streets around them. Further afield, we also cover the area around Clannaborough Farm Museum (0.9 miles north-west) and Moretonhampstead Hospital (5.7 miles south-east). Open spaces near Throwleigh include Cosdon Hill.
When a repair is not the answer
We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair cannot fix:
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
- A steel bath rusted through
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
What we work on
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
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Can I fix it myself?
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is usually the cheaper route.
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, and the work is guaranteed.
Repair or replace in Throwleigh?
Cast iron baths especially are worth keeping: getting one out, particularly from an upstairs bathroom, is a big job, and a like-for-like replacement can be expensive. A repair keeps it in place. Our bath repair starts from £95. The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. The full price is agreed before booking, with no extras added later.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Throwleigh
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Fixed prices from your photos
Take a look at our prices page or bath cost comparison.
How the visit works
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, cover and mask the work area, then carry out the work, which normally takes a few hours, depending on the damage. If we find something your photos didn’t show, we’ll explain it before carrying on.
- First, we check the damage against your photos and agree the plan.
- Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
- The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of the bath.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
Ask for a price
There’s no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
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What bath repair costs
Repairs from £95. You won’t pay by the hour. The price depends on:
- How easy the damage is to reach
- How many items we do on one visit
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Quotes from your pictures
Good photos mean an accurate price. Here’s what helps:
- The material, if you know it
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them to us with your postcode, and you will get a fixed quote back. Quotes are free and you’re under no obligation.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
