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Bath chip & crack repair in Whimple, Devon
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for householders, landlords and businesses in Whimple. Free, fixed quotes from your pictures.
- Repairs from £95
- A chip where the taps sit
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
Bath repair in Whimple, done in place
Most of our bath repairs take a few hours, and you can normally bathe again the following day. There is no need to book a plumber or tiler, because the bath does not move. We’re frequently asked to fix rust spots around the plughole and holes from dropped items, across pressed steel enamel, acrylic and whirlpool & spa baths.
Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee in Whimple and across Devon.
- Location
- Whimple (EX5)
- County
- Devon
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Landlord and trade work in Whimple
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
For anyone letting property in or around Whimple, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Send photos for each one and we’ll come back with a combined price.
When a repair isn’t the answer
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
- A steel bath rusted through
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we cannot get to from below
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we repair
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
Towns and villages near Whimple
Other services in Whimple
Common problems we fix in Whimple
Rust tends to begin where water collects, by the plughole, beneath dripping taps or in an unrepaired chip. Water on bare metal causes rust that creeps under the surrounding enamel.
Look out for any of the following:
- Chips caused by builders
- Chips under the taps
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
What your quote should include
- Who will actually do the work
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- What aftercare is recommended
- What protection goes down before work starts
The process
The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can stay at home while we’re there. We protect the area first, then the job itself takes a morning or an afternoon. Before we leave, we explain how soon it can be used and how to care for it.
- We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and rust.
- The chip or crack is filled, then sanded level with the bath.
- We tint the finish on the day to suit your bath’s shade of white or colour.
- We apply the finish coats and polish the repair so it blends in.
- Once it has cured, normally by the day after, the bath is ready to use.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
Get a quote
If you’re in Whimple and want a price, the easiest route is pictures: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Advice
Whimple and nearby
Whimple is about 7 miles north-west of Sidmouth, in Devon. Jobs in Whimple are booked in like any other job: a fixed price from your photos, and a technician at your door on the day. We cover 586 places across Devon.
Our technicians cover all of the EX5 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether you live on Church Road, Rectory Close and Grove Road or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Other places close to Whimple include Aller Grove (1 mile south-east), Allercombe (2 miles south), Rockbeare (2 miles south-west), Talaton (2 miles north-east) and Marsh Green (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Exeter (8 miles south-west), Exmouth (10 miles south), Tiverton (11 miles north-west), Sidmouth (7 miles south-east), Honiton (7 miles east) and Dawlish (14 miles south).
Local landmarks in Whimple
We visit homes around Church of St Mary, Cranbrook Ecology Park and Whimple Primary School and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Whimple itself: Whimple station. A little further out are Ottery Heritage Museum (3.5 miles east) and Heavitree Isolation Hospital (5.7 miles south-west). Not far away are Aylesbeare Common RSPB reserve.
Looking after it afterwards
Once the work has cured, treat it gently:
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
- Rinse it down after each bath
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
- Store metal items away from the bath
Don’t leave razors, cans or hair grips in the bath, because they can mark the enamel. And fix dripping taps promptly.
A small chip is a quick job. Leave them and they collect dirt, stain and, on metal baths, rust, so early repair saves time and money.
What affects the price in Whimple
Repairs from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before booking. We look at:
- How many areas need work
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- How easy the damage is to reach
No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Getting a price from pictures
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. Try to include:
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- What it’s made of, if you know
You do not need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
Your questions about bath repair in Whimple
When can I have a bath again?
Normally by the following day, though it depends on what we have done.
Are there extra charges for Whimple?
Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Can you fix rust around the plughole?
Yes, it’s one of the most common repairs we do. We take it back to sound metal, seal it, fill it and match the colour.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Normally, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.
Is a cracked acrylic bath repairable?
Usually, yes, if we can reach the underside to reinforce it. Check under the bath panel, or send us a photo.
Will the price change on the day?
If we find something the photos didn’t show, we explain it first. The price only changes if you agree.
Can pets and children be at home?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, mainly so nothing gets touched before it has cured.
Can you repair a failed DIY repair?
Yes, we do this frequently. The old material comes out, any rust is treated, then we repair it properly.
What your bath is made of matters
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. They do not rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.
Can I fix it myself?
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
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