Devon · England
Bath Repair in Millhayes
Fixed-price bath repair in Millhayes and the surrounding area, done in a single visit in most cases.
- Repairs from £95
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
About our bath repair in Millhayes
Bath repair is our most common job. Chips on the rim, rust around the waste and cracks in acrylic are all repaired in place, normally in a single visit. If you are dealing with damage done while the bathroom was being fitted and scratches you can feel with a fingernail, we can help, on cast iron enamel, whirlpool & spa baths and acrylic alike.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything is not right, ring us and we will come back.
- Location
- Millhayes (EX15)
- Region
- Devon
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What happens on the day
We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you know when to expect us. On site, it takes a morning or an afternoon for most jobs. The room is left tidy.
- We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or rust.
- Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
- We mix the colour on the day to match your bath’s exact shade.
- Finish coats go on, then the repair is polished to blend in.
- The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the day after.
How to prepare
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Let us know about parking or access
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
Get a quote
To get a price, send a couple of pictures through our quote form or call us. We’ll tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
Advice
Work for landlords and builders
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Millhayes as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it generally costs far less than a refit.
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, photos and access details and we will handle the rest.
Why repair rather than replace?
Replacing a bath rarely stops at the bath: the tiles sitting on the rim tend to break, the panel may not fit the new one, and the plumbing has to be disconnected and refitted. Repairing the damage avoids all of that. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed price from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Millhayes
- No extra charge for your area
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Colour mixed on the day to match
See our full price list or bath cost comparison.
Millhayes and the surrounding area
Millhayes is about 4 miles south of Wellington, in Devon. Wherever you are in the EX15 postcode area, a technician comes to you. Millhayes is one of 586 places in Devon we cover.
Postcode districts we cover here: EX15. You’ll find streets such as Station Road, Higher Millhayes and Lower Millhayes, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Millhayes: Hemyock (1 mile south-west), Ashculme (1 mile south), Simonsburrow (1 mile north), Hillmoor (2 miles west) and Culmstock (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Tiverton (11 miles west), Honiton (9 miles south), Cullompton (9 miles south-west), Cranbrook (14 miles south-west), Axminster (14 miles south-east) and Ottery St Mary (12 miles south).
Local landmarks in Millhayes
Our customers here include homes close to Church of St Mary, The Catherine Wheel pub and Hemyock Primary School and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Dunkeswell Memorial Museum (3.6 miles south).
Questions from Millhayes
Do you hold any accreditations?
We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
How much does bath repair cost in Millhayes?
Repairs from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from photos. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
Is my repair covered?
Yes: twelve months. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Can you quote from pictures?
Nearly always. If photos do not show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.
Can you fix rust around the plughole?
Yes, it’s one of the most common repairs we do. The rust is cut back to clean metal and sealed before we fill and finish it.
Is there any odour?
There can be some smell while we work, so we ventilate the room. It fades as everything cures.
Do you cover Millhayes?
Yes, we do. We send a technician to Millhayes for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
Can you match an avocado or pink bath?
Yes, we match coloured baths too. We tint the finish to your bath on site.
Different materials, different repairs
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, just like other baths.
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is normally the cheaper route.
When to call us in Millhayes
A cracked acrylic bath normally wasn’t supported properly. Loose legs, no proper cradle or a floor that gives let the base flex until the acrylic gives way.
Look out for these signs:
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Chips on the rim or sides
- Damage beneath the taps
- Holes from dropped items
Before booking anyone
- How changes to the job are handled
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- How to care for the finish
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. We do not charge extra for travel to Millhayes. The price comes down to:
- The material and finish
- How many items we do on one visit
- How many areas need work
- What kind of damage it is
Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is normally a fraction of the price, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Send photos for a quote
Photographing the damage takes a minute, and it saves a visit. Please include:
- Details of any past repairs
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- One sharp close-up of the damage
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
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What we cannot put right
We’d rather lose a job than do one that will not last, so these are the limits:
- A steel bath rusted through
- Wear across the whole surface, which needs re-enamelling
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we work on
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
