Devon · England
Bath Repair for Nutwalls homes
Problem with your bath in Nutwalls? We put it right where it is, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- Damage beneath the taps
Bath repair in Nutwalls without replacing anything
Repairing baths is what we do most. Chips on the rim, rust around the waste and cracks in acrylic are all fixed without removing the bath, usually in a single visit. If you are dealing with impact holes in acrylic and a failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting, we can help, whatever the material.
Peace of mind is built in: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Where
- Nutwalls (EX5)
- Region
- Devon
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Repair or replace: which is better?
Many people think a damaged bath means a new one. Typically it does not: a repair keeps the bath in service for years, without the cost and upheaval of replacing it. Prices start from £95. Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Nutwalls
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
Take a look at our full price list and bath cost comparison.
Common problems we fix in Nutwalls
Baths take more knocks than people expect: everyday items get dropped into it all the time, and taps and wastes are tightened against the surface. Sooner or later, most baths pick up a chip.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
What to look for in a quote
- What preparation is included
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- Who turns up on the day
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
Places near Nutwalls
Also in Nutwalls
Nutwalls and nearby
Nutwalls is about 6 miles west of Sidmouth, in Devon. Across the EX5 area, a technician comes to you. Our repair technicians cover all 586 towns and villages in Devon.
We cover every part of EX5 and the streets around it. We also travel to Aylesbeare (1 mile north), Farringdon (1 mile west), Marsh Green (2 miles north), Southerton (2 miles east) and Allercombe (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Exeter (7 miles west), Exmouth (6 miles south), Tiverton (15 miles north), Teignmouth (12 miles south-west), Sidmouth (6 miles east) and Honiton (9 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Nutwalls
Our customers here include homes close to Nightjar pub and Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Cranbrook (Devon) station, roughly 3.8 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Bicton Park Countryside Museum (3.2 miles south-east) and Heavitree Isolation Hospital (5.1 miles west). The countryside around Nutwalls includes Aylesbeare Common RSPB reserve and High Peak.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it won’t stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
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 typically the cheaper route.
Landlord and trade work in Nutwalls
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
FAQs for Nutwalls
Is it messy?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.
How long before I can use the bath?
Typically the following day. We confirm the time before we leave.
Can you repair a hole in a bath?
Typically. Send us a picture of the hole and one from under the bath if you can.
Is a bath repair durable?
Done properly, a repair lasts for years, and it’s guaranteed for a year. Gentle cleaning helps.
Do I have to be there?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.
Do you come to Nutwalls?
Yes, we do. We send a technician to Nutwalls for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
I tried a repair kit. Can you fix it?
Yes, we do this frequently. The old material comes out, any rust is treated, then we repair it properly.
Can you repair a crack in an acrylic bath?
Most of the time. We reinforce the crack from behind, then fill and refinish the front, so access behind the panel is important.
What a repair cannot fix
Some jobs aren’t right for a repair, including:
- Wear across the entire surface, which needs re-enamelling
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
- Cracks in acrylic we cannot reach from underneath
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think.
What we work on
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
Different materials, different repairs
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that is what we repair.
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it needs firm support underneath. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
What happens on the day
Your technician turns up when we said we would, introduces themselves and checks the damage against your pictures first. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before any work starts. The work itself takes two to three hours for most chips, and the room is left clean and 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.
- We build up the finish and polish it into the surrounding enamel.
- Once it has cured, generally by the following day, the bath is ready to use.
Preparing for the visit
- Open a window if you can
- Clear the area around the damage
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
Ask for a price
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed price.
Advice
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. We price every job individually, from your photos. The main factors are:
- The material
- The type of damage
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- How hard the colour is to match
We don’t add extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Quotes from your pictures
We price nearly every job from pictures. This is what we need:
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- One picture of the entire bath
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Details of any past repairs
Most customers in Nutwalls get their price from photos. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
