Devon · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Yarnacott, Devon
Fixed-price bath repair in Yarnacott and the surrounding area, generally in one visit and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- Chips under the taps
About our bath repair in Yarnacott
Most bath damage, from chips and cracks to rust spots and holes, is repaired in place. Nothing is unplumbed, the tiles aren’t touched, and the finish is matched to the rest of the bath. Our technicians work on whirlpool & spa baths, roll-top & freestanding and cast iron enamel, and people most frequently call us about a kit repair that didn’t last and snagging damage from a refit.
Every repair is covered by a one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Yarnacott (EX32)
- Region
- Devon
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY kit or professional repair?
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and give it the full curing time. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
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Do you need bath repair in Yarnacott?
Dropped items cause the majority of chips, and a lot happen during bathroom refits. Cracks in acrylic have a different cause: the bath isn’t properly supported, so it flexes under weight.
If you can see any of these, send us a picture:
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- Impact holes in acrylic
Before you book anyone
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- How long it needs to cure
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- How the colour is matched
Repairing versus replacing in Yarnacott
A new bath brings a chain of other jobs: tiles along the rim typically crack when it comes out, a new panel is frequently needed, and a plumber has to disconnect and reconnect everything. Repairing the damage avoids all of that. Prices start 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 pictures and you will get a fixed figure.
Why Yarnacott customers choose us
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- One visit for most repairs
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
Take a look at our prices page and bath cost comparison.
Keeping it looking good
It’s all simple stuff:
- Put a towel in the bath if you’re working above it
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
In the first few days, avoid putting weight or bottles on the repair. After that, normal gentle cleaning is fine.
A chip on a metal bath shouldn’t be left. Once water reaches the metal, rust begins, and a rust spot is a bigger repair than a clean chip.
What your bath is made of matters
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.
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, in much the same way.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Yarnacott
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Yarnacott as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it normally costs far less than a refit.
Covering Yarnacott
Yarnacott is about 4 miles east of Barnstaple, in Devon. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. We cover 586 places across Devon.
Postcode districts we cover here: EX32. Close by, we cover Swimbridge (1 mile south), Harford (1 mile north-west), Gunn (2 miles north), West Buckland (2 miles east) and Filleigh (3 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Barnstaple (4 miles west), Bideford (11 miles west), Ilfracombe (12 miles north-west), Braunton (9 miles west), Newport (4 miles west) and South Molton (6 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Yarnacott
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Church of St James, Jack Russell pub and Swimbridge Church of England Primary School. Yarnacott’s nearest station is Chapleton station, roughly 3.9 miles south-west of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Hawley Hospital (3.6 miles north-west) and Bratton Fleming Mound (4.7 miles north).
Your questions about bath repair in Yarnacott
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Of course, and it normally saves money. Send pictures of everything together and we will quote them together.
Will the repair show?
The goal is a repair that blends in. The rest of the bath’s condition makes a difference, and we will tell you what to expect.
Are you accredited?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it is not worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
Can you repair a crack in an acrylic bath?
In most cases. We reinforce the crack from behind, then fill and refinish the front, so access behind the panel is important.
Is a bath repair durable?
It should, as long as the bath is firm and the area was prepared well. It’s covered by our one-year guarantee.
How long does the repair take to cure?
Most baths can be used the following day. We confirm the time before we leave.
Something went through my bath. Can it be fixed?
In most cases. Send us a picture of the hole and one from under the bath if you can.
What happens on the day
Your technician turns up when we said we would and checks the damage against your pictures first. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before we open a single tin. Most visits take a few hours, depending on the damage, and we leave the room as we found it.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage.
- We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, typically the following day.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
Ask for a price
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote. There’s no charge for the quote and no obligation.
Advice
When a repair isn’t the answer
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
- A whole bath that’s dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Surfaces we repair
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
