Devon · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Morchard Road, Devon
Problem with your bath in Morchard Road? We put it right where it is, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
Looking after it afterwards
Simple care helps the repair last. We recommend:
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
- Don’t leave a fresh chip for long
- Check that an acrylic bath does not move when you stand in it
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
Don’t leave razors, cans or hair grips in the bath, as they can leave rust marks. And fix dripping taps promptly.
Tape over a fresh chip or crack until it’s repaired, to keep water out. Remove it before the repair.
How we handle bath repair in Morchard Road
Most of our bath repairs take a few hours, and the bath is back in use the following day. There is no need to book a plumber or tiler, because nothing is disconnected. Whether it’s cracks in an acrylic bath and chips caused by builders, we can usually put it right, on whirlpool & spa baths, pressed steel enamel and roll-top & freestanding alike.
Big or small, you get the same one-year guarantee.
- Area
- Morchard Road (EX17)
- County
- Devon
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Why repair rather than replace?
When the bath is otherwise sound, repairing beats replacing. It costs less, takes less time and causes far less upheaval, and you keep the bath you chose. Where the whole surface is tired, we may suggest re-enamelling instead. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Compared with replacing, a repair is normally a fraction of the price, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Morchard Road
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- One visit for most repairs
Read our prices page or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
What we do, step by step
Arrival times are agreed in advance, so you’re not left guessing. On site, it takes a morning or an afternoon. The room is left tidy.
- First, the area is cleaned and any loose enamel or rust is removed.
- We fill the damage and sand it flush with the surrounding surface.
- We tint the finish on the day to suit your bath’s shade of white or colour.
- 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 next day.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
How to get a price
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three pictures through our quote form or call us. We’ll say right away if a repair is the right fix.
Advice
DIY repairs versus a professional job
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it won’t stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
Different materials, different repairs
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are thick and very strong, with a fused enamel surface. A chip down to the iron can rust, but the bath itself lasts for generations, which makes it well worth repairing.
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and often freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, in much the same way.
Honest limits
It helps to know what we cannot do:
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think.
What we work on
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
Common problems we fix in Morchard Road
Glass and heavy bottles cause more chips than anything else, with dropped shower heads close behind. Fittings cause damage too: water sits around them, and any chip there soon rusts.
Customers typically contact us about:
- Chips on the rim or sides
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Holes from dropped items
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
What to look for in a quote
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- Whether they match the colour on site
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- How changes to the job are handled
How we price bath repair
Prices start from £95. You’ll know the full cost before you book. We take into account:
- How hard the colour is to match
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Access to the area
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
How to get a fixed quote
Two or three clear photos are generally enough. Try to include:
- One picture of the entire bath
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- The material, if you know it
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Morchard Road and the surrounding area
Morchard Road is about 14 miles north-west of Exeter, in Devon. Book a date that suits you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so there is no waiting around. We cover 586 places in Devon.
We cover every part of the EX17 postcode area. If you are just outside Morchard Road, we cover Down St Mary (1 mile south-west), Weeke (1 mile north-east), Copplestone (2 miles south-east), Oldborough (2 miles north-east) and Morchard Bishop (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Exeter (14 miles south-east), Tiverton (14 miles north-east), Okehampton (11 miles south-west), St Thomas (13 miles south-east), Larkbeare (13 miles south-east) and Polsloe (14 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Morchard Road
Typical jobs here are in homes near Church of St Mary the Virgin and Devonshire Dumpling pub and the streets around them. Morchard Road has its own railway station: Morchard Road station. Nearby you will also find Crediton Hospital (5.1 miles south-east).
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Your questions about bath repair in Morchard Road
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.
When can I have a bath again?
Normally by the following day, though it depends on what we’ve done.
Do you repair coloured baths?
Yes, we match coloured baths too. The colour is tinted by hand on the day.
Is a bath repair permanent?
It should, as long as the bath is firm and the area was prepared well. It’s covered by our one-year guarantee.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Typically, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.
When can you do it?
Your quote comes with available dates. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Can pets and children be at home?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work. The rest of the house is unaffected.
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