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Bath Repair for Dawlish Warren homes
Problem with your bath in Dawlish Warren? We put it right where it is, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- A chipped rim or side
- A hole punched through by something heavy
About our bath repair in Dawlish Warren
It pays to repair bath damage while it’s small. Exposed metal on enamelled baths soon rusts, while cracks in acrylic grow each time the bath moves. Repairing it stops the damage getting worse. We regularly repair whirlpool & spa baths, acrylic and pressed steel enamel, and common reasons people get in touch are a cracked acrylic bath and holes from dropped items.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there is a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Location
- Dawlish Warren (EX7)
- County
- Devon
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
Simple care helps the repair last. We recommend:
- Do not leave razors or cans standing in the bath
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- Rinse it down after each bath
Treat the repaired area like the rest of the bath: warm water, washing-up liquid and a soft cloth. Avoid scourers and gritty cream cleaners.
Stop using the bath if a crack lets water through until it’s repaired. Leaks under a bath can damage floors and ceilings.
Dawlish Warren: your questions answered
Is a cracked acrylic bath repairable?
Most of the time. We reinforce the crack from behind, then fill and refinish the front, so access behind the panel is important.
Will there be a smell?
There may be a mild smell during the work.
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. You decide whether to go ahead.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it isn’t worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
Do you come to Dawlish Warren?
We do. Technicians travel to Dawlish Warren from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
What happens next?
We come back with a fixed quote, typically with dates to choose from. There is no obligation to book.
Do you repair coloured baths?
Yes, coloured baths are no problem. We tint the finish to your bath on site.
When can you do it?
Your quote comes with available dates. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
What we are called out for in Dawlish Warren
Rust tends to begin where water collects, by the plughole, beneath dripping taps or in an unrepaired chip. Once water reaches the steel or iron, rust spreads under the enamel.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- Snagging damage from a refit
- Impact holes in acrylic
What your quote should include
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- Who turns up on the day
- What protection goes down before work starts
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
Landlords, agents and businesses in Dawlish Warren
We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send photos, the address and how to get access.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. You’ll know the full cost before you book. We look at:
- The material and finish
- The type of damage
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
A repair typically costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send photos and we will give you the exact figure.
Send photos for a quote
Good photos mean an accurate price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- A picture taken from further back
- Something in shot to show the size
- Where you are, by postcode
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them over with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote. There is no charge for the quote and no obligation.
DIY kit or professional repair?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is normally the cheaper route.
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
Repair or replace: which is better?
Swapping a damaged bath for a new one typically means a plumber, lifting out the old bath, re-tiling and a new panel and getting rid of the old bath. A repair deals only with the damage in a single visit. Our bath repair starts from £95. A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Dawlish Warren
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Usually one visit, start to finish
- Colour mixed on the day to match
Read our prices page and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
What we do, step by step
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room beforehand. Everything we use comes in the van with us, lay protective sheets and start once you are happy with the plan. It typically takes two to three hours for most chips, and you are welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or rust.
- Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
- 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.
- The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the day after.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Open a window if you can
How to get a price
We price from pictures so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through.
Advice
Covering Dawlish Warren
Dawlish Warren is about 3 miles south-west of Exmouth, in Devon. Book a date that suits you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so there’s no waiting around. We work in all 586 towns and villages across Devon, from the larger towns to small villages.
Postcode districts we cover here: EX7. You’ll find streets such as Lapwing Close, Dunlin Close and Shutterton Lane, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Dawlish Warren: Cofton (1 mile north), Cockwood (1 mile north), Dawlish (1 mile south-west), Starcross (2 miles north) and Holcombe (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Exeter (9 miles north), Exmouth (3 miles north-east), Newton Abbot (8 miles south-west), Teignmouth (4 miles south-west), Sidmouth (11 miles north-east) and Kingsteignton (7 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Dawlish Warren
We visit homes around Education and Care (Devon) Ltd At 7-9 Oak Park Villas, St Mary's Church Hall and Gatehouse Primary Academy, among other places. The closest station to Dawlish Warren is Dawlish Warren station, roughly 0.5 miles east. A little further out are Powderham Castle (3 miles north) and The Atmospheric Railway Museum (1.9 miles north).
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour-matched, in much the same way.
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.
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