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Bath chip & crack repair in Tinhay, Devon
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths in Tinhay, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
DIY kit or professional repair?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is generally the cheaper route.
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.
Bath repair at your home in Tinhay
Most of our bath repairs take a few hours, and the bath is back in use the following day. You will not need a plumber or tiler, because nothing is disconnected. We work on acrylic, whirlpool & spa baths and cast iron enamel, and common reasons people contact us are damage beneath the taps and snagging damage from a refit.
In a village like Tinhay, some baths have been in for many years. If the bath is sound, bath repair gives it a new lease of life without disturbing the rest of the room.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you are not left on your own once we have gone.
- Location
- Tinhay (PL16)
- Region
- Devon
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What we do, step by step
When we visit, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. Expect it to take two to three hours for most chips. We clean up when we’re done and let you know when you can use it again. Somewhere like Tinhay needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. Everything for the bath repair comes with us in one trip.
- First, the area is cleaned and any loose enamel or rust is removed.
- Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
- We mix the colour on the day to match your bath’s exact shade.
- We apply the finish coats and polish the repair so it blends in.
- Once it has cured, usually by the day after, the bath is ready to use.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
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 come back to you with a fixed figure.
Advice
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Pressed steel
Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Exposed steel rusts fast, especially around the waste, so repair chips early.
When to call us in Tinhay
Glass and heavy bottles cause more chips than anything else. Fittings cause damage too: water collects there, so chips nearby rust quickly.
Most people contact us after spotting one of these:
- Chips caused by builders
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
- A chip where the taps sit
- Chips along the edge of the bath
In the older streets of Tinhay, around landmarks like Church of St Mary, it may still have its original cast iron bath, which is well worth repairing or re-enamelling rather than replacing.
What your quote should include
- How your room will be protected
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- Aftercare advice
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
What a repair cannot fix
Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits too:
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we cannot get to from below
- Wear across the whole surface, which needs re-enamelling
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer.
Surfaces we repair
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
How to care for the repair
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. These habits help:
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
- Check that an acrylic bath does not move when you stand in it
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
Use gentle, non-abrasive cleaners and avoid dropping heavy items on the repaired area. Deal with new chips early, before rust sets in.
If an acrylic bath has a crack, stop showering in it until it’s repaired. Every use opens the crack a little more, and water can get through to the floor below.
FAQs for Tinhay
Is it worth repairing old baths in a period home in Tinhay?
In most cases: period pieces can be hard to match if replaced. We will give you an honest view from photos.
Do you come out to small places like Tinhay?
Yes, we cover the whole UK, villages included, at no extra charge.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
In most cases. The old repair comes out first, so mention it when you send pictures.
Can you repair a failed DIY repair?
Yes. We remove the old filler and start again. Mention it when you send pictures.
Will you leave a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and we tidy up before we leave.
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 we need access under the bath.
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes. We mix the colour on the day to match, including pastel and older colours.
Are there extra charges for Tinhay?
No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before booking. We look at:
- The material and finish
- How many items we do on one visit
- How much damage there is
- How hard the colour is to match
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.
How to get a fixed price
Before you send pictures, a few simple things make all the difference:
- What it’s made of, if you know
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Natural light rather than flash
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them to us with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote. There’s no charge for the quote and you are under no obligation.
Places near Tinhay
Also in Tinhay
For landlords and businesses
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, photos and access details and we’ll arrange it.
Tinhay homes and their baths
Tinhay is about 9 miles north-west of Tavistock, in Devon. From the centre of Tinhay to the outlying streets, the service is the same: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Tinhay is one of 586 places in Devon where we work.
Visits for bath repair in PL16 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. If your bath is in a house or flat on Station Road, The Old Rice Mill and Old Tinhay or a nearby road, we can come to you. If you are just outside Tinhay, we cover Lifton (1 mile west), Lawhitton (3 miles south-west), Stourscombe (3 miles west), Lewdown (3 miles east) and Withnoe (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Tavistock (9 miles south-east), Okehampton (14 miles north-east), Holsworthy (12 miles north), Tiddy Brook Meadows (10 miles south-east), Bere Alston (12 miles south) and Hatherleigh (15 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Tinhay
Around Tinhay, we work in homes near Fox & Grapes pub, among other places. Further afield, we also cover the area around Launceston Castle (4 miles west). For a walk, there is Roadford Lake.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
