Devon · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Whitchurch, Devon
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths at your home in Whitchurch, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Repairs from £95
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- Chips on the rim or sides
How we handle bath repair in Whitchurch
We see every kind of bath damage: chips from dropped bottles, rust round the plughole, cracks in acrylic and holes from falling tools. All of it is repaired where the bath stands. We regularly repair cast iron enamel, whirlpool & spa baths and pressed steel enamel, and common reasons people get in touch are scratches you can feel with a fingernail and impact holes in acrylic.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee.
- Area
- Whitchurch (PL19)
- County
- Devon
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How the visit works
We turn up at the time we agreed with you, introduces themselves and looks over the damage before anything else. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before we open a single tin. The work itself takes two to three hours for most chips, and we leave the room as we found it.
- We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and rust.
- Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
- The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
- We build up the finish and polish it into the surrounding enamel.
- The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the day after.
Preparing for the visit
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
How to get a price
You don’t need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
Related advice
Honest limits
To be straight with you, there are a few things a repair will not fix:
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
Where we work around Whitchurch
Whitchurch is about 1 mile south-east of Tavistock, in Devon. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. We cover all 586 towns and villages across Devon, from the larger towns to small villages.
Jobs in PL19 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Whether you live on James Road, Buzzard Road and Newtake Road or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. If you are just outside Whitchurch, we cover Tiddy Brook Meadows (1 mile west), Grenofen (1 mile south), Tavistock (1 mile north-west), Wilminstone (2 miles north) and Rushford (4 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Ivybridge (14 miles south-east), South Brent (15 miles south-east), Yealmpton (14 miles south-east), Bere Alston (5 miles south-west), Yelverton (3 miles south-east) and Tamerton Foliot (7 miles south).
Local landmarks in Whitchurch
Our customers here include homes close to Church of St Andrew, Tavistock College and Whitchurch Inn and the streets around them. Nearby too are Whitchurch Community Primary School (under half a mile north-west) and Tavistock College (1.2 miles north-west). For rail, the closest station is Gunnislake station, about 4.1 miles west of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Tavistock Hospital (1.4 miles north-west) and Tavistock Museum (1.3 miles north-west). Not far away are Berra Tor.
Should you replace it?
People frequently assume a cracked or chipped bath has to come out. In most cases it does not: a proper repair gives it years more use, and costs far less than the disruption of a replacement. Prices start from £95. No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Why us?
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Generally one visit, start to finish
- Same prices wherever you are
Read our pricing and bath cost comparison.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. Prices are worked out job by job. What matters most is:
- Unusual colours or finishes
- How many items we do on one visit
- Access to the area
- The material and finish
A few things move the price: 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.
Send pictures for a quote
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. Try to include:
- Where you are, by postcode
- One picture of the entire bath
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed quote back. Quotes are free and no obligation.
How to look after the repair
A little care keeps the finish looking good. Our advice:
- Don’t scrub with anything abrasive
- Put a towel in the bath if you’re working above it
- Have new chips seen to early
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
Use gentle, non-abrasive cleaners and try not to drop heavy bottles on the repair. Deal with new chips early, before rust can start.
Stop using the bath if a crack lets water through until it’s repaired. Water under the bath can damage the floor and the ceiling below.
For landlords and businesses
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
DIY kit or professional repair?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is typically the cheaper route.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
What we’re called out for in Whitchurch
Nearly all the chips we see start with something being dropped: a shampoo bottle, a shower head, a tile or a tool during a refit. On enamelled baths, any chip down to the metal will start to rust.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Snagging damage from a refit
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- A chip where the taps sit
Before booking anyone
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- What aftercare is recommended
Common questions in Whitchurch
Is a bath repair durable?
Yes, if it’s prepared properly and the bath is sound. It’s covered by our one-year guarantee.
When can I have a bath again?
Usually within a day, though it depends on what we have done.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Yes, regularly. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Of course, and it generally saves money. Send pictures of everything together and we’ll quote them together.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Will the price change on the day?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
Can rust on a bath be repaired?
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.
Will the repair show?
On a bath in good condition, a colour matched repair is very hard to spot. On older, dull enamel the repair can look glossier than the area around it.
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