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Bath Repair for Woolfardisworthy homes

Bath repair for Woolfardisworthy, without a refit. Get a fixed quote from your pictures, then we come to you.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Deep scratches in acrylic
  • A chipped rim or side
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Trusted bath repair in Woolfardisworthy

Materials and what they mean for the repair

Composite and resin

Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour-matched, just like other baths.

Pressed steel

Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.

Bath repair in Woolfardisworthy, done in place

It pays to repair bath damage while it’s small. On steel and cast iron, exposed metal starts to rust, while cracks in acrylic grow each time the bath moves. A repair stops both. We’re frequently asked to fix a cracked acrylic bath and chips under the taps, across whirlpool & spa baths, roll-top & freestanding and acrylic.

We guarantee the work for a year. If something is not right in that time, we come back and put it right.

Location
Woolfardisworthy (EX39)
County
Devon
Guarantee
12 months on all our work
Price
From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: a chipped, rust-stained bath around the plughole

Work for landlords and builders

For anyone letting property in or around Woolfardisworthy, we will quote for several properties at once. Just send pictures for each address and we’ll come back with a combined price.

We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.

What a repair cannot fix

We will always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair will not do:

  • 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
  • Cracks in acrylic we can’t reach from underneath

Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.

Materials we work on in Woolfardisworthy

  • Acrylic
  • Roll-top & freestanding
  • Pressed steel enamel
  • Whirlpool & spa baths
  • Cast iron enamel

About Woolfardisworthy

Woolfardisworthy is about 8 miles south-west of Bideford, in Devon. Our repair technicians come to customers in Woolfardisworthy and nearby villages, so you don’t need to take anything anywhere. We work in all 586 towns and villages in Devon.

Every address in EX39 is within our area. Jobs here include addresses on Old Market Drive, Manor Park and Beuvron Close. We also cover the places around Woolfardisworthy: Buck's Cross (1 mile north-east), Burscott (2 miles north-west), Higher Clovelly (2 miles north-west), Clovelly (2 miles north-west) and Bocombe (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bideford (8 miles north-east), Braunton (14 miles north-east), Roundswell (14 miles north-east), East-the-Water (8 miles north-east), Northam (9 miles north-east) and Westward Ho! (8 miles north-east).

What’s near Woolfardisworthy

Typical jobs here are in homes near Woolsery Primary School, Manor House Hotel and Atlantic Academy and the streets around them. Open spaces near Woolfardisworthy include Meddon Green Local Nature Reserve.

Map of Woolfardisworthy © OpenStreetMap contributors

When to call us in Woolfardisworthy

Dropped items cause the majority of chips, and building work is a common culprit. Cracks in acrylic have a different cause: poor support underneath, so the bath flexes when it’s full.

Common reasons people in Woolfardisworthy contact us include:

  • Damage beneath the taps
  • Impact holes in acrylic
  • An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
  • Chips caused by builders

Before booking anyone

  • How the room is protected while they work
  • Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
  • What the guarantee covers, and for how long
  • What aftercare is recommended

How to compare quotes

DIY repairs versus a professional job

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 generally the cheaper route.

If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.

Why repair rather than replace?

People often assume a cracked or chipped bath has to come out. Typically it does not: a proper repair gives it years more use, and costs far less than the disruption of a replacement. Our bath repair starts from £95. 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. Send photos and you’ll get a fixed figure.

What you get with us

  • Usually one visit, start to finish
  • Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
  • Colour mixed on the day to match
  • Work done at your home or business

See our prices page and bath cost comparison.

Common questions in Woolfardisworthy

Does someone need to be in?

We need someone to let us in. You don’t need to watch us work.

Can you repair a failed DIY repair?

Yes. We remove the old filler and start again. Tell us about it when you send pictures.

Is a cracked acrylic bath repairable?

In most cases. The back of the crack is strengthened before the front is filled and refinished, so access behind the panel is important.

Will there be a smell?

Some materials have a smell while they’re applied. It fades as everything cures.

Is a repair better than a new one?

Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.

Can you match an avocado or pink bath?

Yes. The colour is mixed on site to suit your bath, including older coloured suites.

Which areas do you work in?

Across the UK. Prices don’t change with location.

How do I get a price for bath repair in Woolfardisworthy?

Prices start from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from pictures. You’ll get a fixed figure before you book.

Prices and what affects them

Repairs from £95. There is no charge for travel to Woolfardisworthy. The price depends on:

  • The material
  • Whether we combine several jobs
  • Access to the area
  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off

We don’t add extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.

Getting a price from photos

Two or three clear pictures are usually enough. Try to include:

  • One sharp close-up of the damage
  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • What it’s made of, if you know
  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit

Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them to us with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price. There is no charge for the quote and no obligation.

What we do, step by step

From the moment we arrive, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the work takes a morning or an afternoon, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.

  1. Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
  2. The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased, and any rust is treated.
  3. We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
  4. Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
  5. We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, usually the next day.

How to prepare

  • Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
  • Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
  • Keep pets and children out of the room while we work

Getting a price

A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, add your postcode and send them over. You’ll get a fixed quote, not an estimate.

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