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Bath Repair for Tipton St John homes
Bath repair in Tipton St John without the cost of replacing. Get a fixed quote from your pictures, then we come to you.
- Repairs from £95
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- Rust spots around the plughole
How we handle bath repair in Tipton St John
Whatever the damage, the aim is the same: a repair that’s smooth, sound and hard to spot. Proper preparation, careful filling and shaping, then colour and gloss matching so it’s level with the surrounding surface. If you’re dealing with a chipped rim or side and rust by the waste and overflow, we can typically put it right, on acrylic, whirlpool & spa baths and roll-top & freestanding alike.
You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Tipton St John as everywhere else we work.
- Area
- Tipton St John (EX10)
- Area hub
- Devon
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How the visit works
Arrival times are agreed in advance, so you know when to expect us. On site, it takes a few hours, depending on the damage for most jobs. The room is left tidy.
- First, we check the damage against your photos and agree the plan.
- Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
- The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of 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
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
How to get a price
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job.
Advice
Covering Tipton St John
Tipton St John is about 3 miles north-west of Sidmouth, in Devon. From the centre of Tipton St John to the outlying streets, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Tipton St John is one of 586 places in Devon where we work.
Here we cover the EX10 postcode area. We regularly work on streets such as Barton Orchard, Hayne Close and Chrystel Close. We also travel to Metcombe (1 mile north-west), Harpford (1 mile south), Wiggaton (1 mile north), Bowd (1 mile south-east) and Stowford (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Exeter (10 miles west), Exmouth (8 miles south-west), Teignmouth (15 miles south-west), Sidmouth (3 miles south-east), Honiton (7 miles north-east) and Dawlish (12 miles south-west).
Near you in Tipton St John
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Tipton St John Church of England Primary School, Dawlish Community College and Church of St John. Tipton St John’s nearest station is Whimple station, roughly 4.6 miles north-west of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Sidmouth Hospital (3.2 miles south-east) and Ottery Heritage Museum (2.4 miles north). The countryside around Tipton St John includes Peak Hill and Aylesbeare Common RSPB reserve.
Honest limits
Not everything can be repaired, and we would rather say so up front. Repairs will not solve:
- A whole bath that is dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
What we work on
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
Repair or replace: which is better?
If the rest of the bath is in good condition, a repair is almost always the better choice. 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. Our bath repair starts from £95. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why book with us
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Same prices wherever you are
Take a look at our prices page and bath cost comparison.
What else we do in Tipton St John
For landlords and businesses
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, so there is no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
If you manage property in Tipton St John, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Send pictures for each one and we’ll price them together.
Common problems we fix in Tipton St John
Heavy toiletries are the biggest single cause of chips, closely followed by shower heads. Fittings cause damage too: water collects there, so chips nearby rust quickly.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- Chips caused by builders
- Damage beneath the taps
Questions to ask before you book
- Who will actually do the work
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- Whether the price covers travel
- When it can be used again
Your questions about bath repair in Tipton St John
Can you repair a hole in a bath?
Frequently, if there’s access underneath. The hole is backed, filled and refinished to match.
Which areas do you work in?
Everywhere in the UK, Tipton St John included. Travel is included in the price.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include pictures of each item.
Is there any odour?
Expect a mild smell while we’re working that clears as it cures.
Do you charge for travel?
There is no separate call-out charge. Your fixed price includes everything.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You do not need to watch us work.
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.
Is the work guaranteed?
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.
How to care for the repair
Looking after the surface is easy:
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
- Store metal items away from the bath
- Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
- Put a towel in the bath if you are working above it
A repaired bath needs no special treatment, beyond gentle cleaning. Avoid bleach-based and gritty cleaners and give it a rinse after each bath.
Avoid standing in a cracked acrylic bath until it’s fixed. Each time it flexes, the crack grows, and water can get through to the floor below.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
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.
It’s natural to want to try a repair 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.
Repairs by material
Pressed steel
Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Exposed steel rusts fast, particularly by the plughole, so repair chips early.
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. There is no rust, but cracks, holes and scratches happen, and cracks need support from behind to stay fixed.
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