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Bath Repair for Drewsteignton homes
Bath repair in and around Drewsteignton: a fixed quote from photos, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- Chips under the taps
Should you replace it?
For damage in one or two places, a repair is the obvious choice. It’s a fraction of the cost of a new bath and fitting, it takes one visit, and nothing else in the room changes. Our bath repair starts from £95. Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is typically a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Drewsteignton
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
See our prices page and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
About our bath repair in Drewsteignton
It pays to repair bath damage while it’s small. Exposed metal on enamelled baths soon rusts, and on acrylic, a crack keeps spreading while the bath flexes. A repair stops both. Common call-outs are for a failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting and scratches you can feel with a fingernail, on acrylic, pressed steel enamel and cast iron enamel.
Peace of mind is built in: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we’ll explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Area
- Drewsteignton (EX6)
- Region
- Devon
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Drewsteignton and the surrounding area
Drewsteignton is about 12 miles west of Exeter, in Devon. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Our technicians cover all 586 towns and villages across Devon, from the larger towns to small villages.
Here we cover the EX6 postcode area. You’ll find streets such as Knowle Lane and Netherton Hill, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Drewsteignton: Crockernwell (1 mile north-east), Hittisleigh (3 miles north), Cheriton Bishop (3 miles north-east), Yeoford (6 miles north-east) and Penstone (6 miles north). Larger places within reach include Exeter (12 miles east), Newton Abbot (14 miles south-east), Kingsteignton (14 miles south-east), Okehampton (9 miles west), St Thomas (11 miles east) and Larkbeare (12 miles east).
Around Drewsteignton
Our clients here include homes close to Fingle Bridge Inn and Church of the Holy Trinity. Further afield, we also cover the area around Moretonhampstead Motor Museum (3.2 miles south) and Moretonhampstead Hospital (3 miles south). Not far away are Hingston Down.
How to care for the repair
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. These habits help:
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- Check that an acrylic bath does not move when you stand in it
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- Do not leave razors or cans standing in the bath
Care for the repair the same way as the bath: warm water, washing-up liquid and a soft cloth. Avoid scourers and gritty cream cleaners.
A small chip is a quick job. Left alone, they stain and can rust, so it’s worth getting them done early.
Repairs by material
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and often freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, just like other baths.
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What else we do in Drewsteignton
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we take into account:
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- What the surface is made of
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- How easy the damage is to reach
The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed quote from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Getting a price from pictures
Phone photos are fine, there is no need for anything special. Make sure they show:
- Details of any past repairs
- Natural light rather than flash
- A picture taken from further back
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
There’s no need for us to visit first. 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 quote.
Your questions about bath repair in Drewsteignton
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it isn’t worth repairing, we will tell you.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we are working in. We will tell you when the room can be used again.
Can you quote from pictures?
In nearly every case. If pictures don’t show enough, we will ask for another angle.
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit normally costs less than separate visits. Include pictures of each item.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Is a bath repair durable?
A properly prepared repair should last a long time, and it’s guaranteed for a year. Gentle cleaning helps.
Which areas do you work in?
The entire UK, including all of Devon. Send your postcode with your photos and we will confirm dates.
How it works
Visits start with a quick look at the job together. Next, we cover and mask everything nearby and the work begins. You can expect it to take a few hours, and we will tell you if anything changes.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
- The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Keep a parking space free if you can
Ask for a price
If you are in Drewsteignton and want a price, 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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Honest limits
Not everything can be repaired, and we will tell you before we start. Repairs will not solve:
- A steel bath rusted through
- A whole bath that’s dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Materials we work on in Drewsteignton
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
Should I try a DIY kit first?
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair won’t last.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Drewsteignton
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Drewsteignton as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it generally costs far less than a refit.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
