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Bath chip & crack repair in Sheldon, Devon
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths at your home in Sheldon, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- Snagging damage from a refit
About Sheldon
Sheldon is about 6 miles east of Cullompton, in Devon. Across the EX14 area, we come to you. Sheldon is one of 586 towns and villages in Devon where we work.
Postcode districts we cover here: EX14 and EX15. Streets in the area include Drift Lane and Landcroft Lane, all of which we cover. Other places close to Sheldon include Dunkeswell (2 miles south-east), Ashill (2 miles north-west), Broadhembury (2 miles south), Wolverstone (3 miles south) and Hillmoor (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Exeter (15 miles south-west), Tiverton (10 miles west), Sidmouth (12 miles south), Honiton (6 miles south-east), Polsloe (15 miles south-west) and Cullompton (6 miles west).
Landmarks near Sheldon
Typical jobs here are in homes near Church of St James. Well-known places in the area include Dunkeswell Memorial Museum (1.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Hartridge Hill.
Bath repair at your home in Sheldon
A damaged bath doesn’t have to mean a new bathroom. We fill the damage, shape it to the curve of the bath and refinish it, with the colour mixed on site so the repair is hard to spot. Our repair technicians work on whirlpool & spa baths, pressed steel enamel and cast iron enamel, and the jobs we see most are rust by the waste and overflow and hairline or through cracks in acrylic.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you are covered after the visit.
- Location
- Sheldon (EX14, EX15)
- County
- Devon
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Keeping it looking good
Looking after the surface is easy:
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
- Store metal items away from the bath
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
Keep metal objects like razors and cans off the surface, as they can leave rust marks. And fix dripping taps promptly.
Tape over a fresh chip or crack until it’s repaired, so water cannot get in. Take it off before we arrive.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. We price every job individually. The main factors are:
- Whether we combine several jobs
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- What the surface is made of
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Sheldon. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Send photos for a quote
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. Try to include:
- Where you are, by postcode
- Details of any past repairs
- The material, if you know it
- One sharp close-up of the damage
Most clients in Sheldon get their price from photos. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
What happens on the day
There is not much you need to do on the day. Let us in and show us the room, and we’ll take it from there. The job generally runs to a few hours, depending on the damage, tidy-up included.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Have a window or extractor fan available
Getting a price
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them over with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price. Quotes are free and you’re under no obligation.
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When we’d advise against a repair
In fairness, there are a few things a repair won’t fix:
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
- A whole bath that’s dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.
Materials we repair
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
Repair or replace: which is better?
Swapping a damaged bath for a new one normally means a plumber, removing the old bath, making good the tiles and panel and getting rid of the old bath. A repair deals only with the damage in a single visit. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Compared with replacing, repairing typically costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Sheldon
- Same prices wherever you are
- One visit for most repairs
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
See our pricing or bath cost comparison.
Different materials, different repairs
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. There’s no rust, but cracks, holes and scratches happen, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid, and often freestanding. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour-matched, just like other baths.
Common questions in Sheldon
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.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
We review the pictures and send a fixed quote.
Something went through my bath. Can it be fixed?
Generally, yes, if we can reach behind it. The hole is backed, filled and refinished to match.
How long does the repair take to cure?
Typically the next day. We confirm the time before we leave.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Landlords are frequently glad to have it sorted before the end of a tenancy.
Will the price change on the day?
The price is fixed for what the photos show. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
How soon can you come?
We’ll give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
What does bath repair cost?
Repairs from £95. Every job gets a fixed quote based on photos of the damage. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your EX14 postcode.
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Other services in Sheldon
Should I try a DIY kit first?
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, it’s worth having it done properly.
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.
What we are called out for in Sheldon
Damage during fitting is very common. Tools, tiles and fittings get dropped into the bath, and the damage is not always spotted until later. Snagging repairs like these are a regular job for us.
You may need us if you’ve spotted:
- A cracked acrylic bath
- Chips on the rim or sides
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
What to look for in a quote
- How long it needs to cure
- What prep work is covered
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- Aftercare advice
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
