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Bath chip & crack repair in Cowley, Devon
Bath repair in and around Cowley: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
Bath repair at your home in Cowley
Whatever the damage, the aim is the same: a smooth, solid repair that blends in. We prepare the area properly, fill and shape it, then match the colour and gloss so it’s level with the surrounding surface. Our technicians work on pressed steel enamel, acrylic and whirlpool & spa baths, and common reasons people contact us are rusty patches near the plughole and scratches you can feel with a fingernail.
Every job is backed for twelve months in Cowley and everywhere else. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Area
- Cowley (EX5)
- Area hub
- Devon
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Rinse it down after each bath
- Make sure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
- Store metal items away from the bath
- Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
For the first few days, keep heavy bottles off the repaired spot. After that, clean it as you would the rest of the bath.
Until we visit, a strip of waterproof tape over the damage helps, so water cannot get in. Take it off before we arrive.
Common questions in Cowley
What does bath repair cost?
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.
Can a cracked acrylic bath be fixed?
Normally, yes, as long as we can get to the back of the crack to support it. Take off the bath panel and check, or send us a picture.
Is it messy?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and we clean up when we’ve finished.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include photos of each item.
Do you come to Cowley?
We do. We send a technician to Cowley for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Landlords are often glad to have it sorted.
Can you match an avocado or pink bath?
Yes, we match coloured baths too. The colour is tinted by hand on the day.
Can pets and children be at home?
Just keep them out of the work area. We’ll let you know when it’s safe to use again.
What a repair cannot fix
A repair is not right for every job, including:
- Wear across the whole surface, which needs re-enamelling
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we cannot get to from below
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.
Materials we work on in Cowley
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
When to call us in Cowley
Rust generally starts where water sits, by the plughole, beneath dripping taps or in an unrepaired chip. Once water reaches the steel or iron, rust spreads under the enamel.
Common reasons people in Cowley contact us include:
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- Snagging damage from a refit
- Chips along the edge of the bath
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if they find more damage
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- Aftercare advice
Where we work around Cowley
Cowley is about 3 miles north-west of Exeter, in Devon. From the centre of Cowley to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Cowley is one of 586 places in Devon we cover.
Postcode districts we cover here: EX5. You’ll find streets such as St Andrew's Road, Cowley Hill and Star Barton Lane. Nearby, we also work in Three Horse Shoes (1 mile north), Exwick (1 mile south), East Devon (1 mile north), Upton Pyne (1 mile north) and Pennsylvania (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Exeter (3 miles south-east), Exmouth (11 miles south-east), Newton Abbot (15 miles south), Tiverton (11 miles north), Teignmouth (14 miles south) and Sidmouth (14 miles east).
Landmarks near Cowley
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Exeter University Library and Stables pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Exeter St Davids station, roughly 1.5 miles south of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Heavitree Hospital (2.5 miles south-east) and Exeter City Football Club Museum (2 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Raddon Top.
For landlords and businesses
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
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.
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 usually the cheaper route.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
Why repair rather than replace?
A new bath brings a chain of other jobs: tiles along the rim generally crack when it comes out, the panel may not fit the new one, and a plumber has to disconnect and reconnect everything. A repair skips all of it. Our bath repair starts from £95. Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is generally a fraction of the price, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Cowley
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Nothing taken out or refitted
See our prices page or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Nearby places to Cowley
Also in Cowley
What affects the price in Cowley
Prices start from £95. Each job gets its own fixed price. This is what makes a difference:
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- How much damage there is
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Whether we combine several jobs
We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Cowley. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Send pictures for a quote
Phone pictures are fine, there is no need for anything special. Ensure they show:
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Something in shot to show the size
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
To get a price, send a couple of photos through our quote form or ring us. We’ll tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
How it works
Once we’re through the door, we keep the work contained to the one room. We mask off everything nearby, the job takes a morning or an afternoon, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the next day.
Preparing for the visit
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
Get a quote
For a price in Cowley, pictures are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
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