Devon · England
Bath Repair for Shobrooke homes
Problem with your bath in Shobrooke? We put it right where it is, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
How we handle bath repair in Shobrooke
A typical bath repair is a few hours’ work, and you can typically bathe again the next day. You will not need a plumber or tiler, because the bath does not move. Our technicians work on acrylic, pressed steel enamel and whirlpool & spa baths, and the jobs we see most are snagging damage from a refit and rust by the waste and overflow.
You’re covered after we leave: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we’ll explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Where
- Shobrooke (EX17)
- Region
- Devon
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Our work in Shobrooke
Shobrooke is about 7 miles north-west of Exeter, in Devon. Across the EX17 area, we carry out the work at your property. We cover 586 places across Devon.
Every address in EX17 is covered. Streets in the area include School Close and Silverway, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover include Chilton (2 miles north), Sandford (2 miles west), East Village (3 miles north-west), Cheriton Fitzpaine (3 miles north) and Poughill (5 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Exeter (7 miles south-east), Exmouth (15 miles south-east), Tiverton (9 miles north-east), St Thomas (7 miles south-east), Larkbeare (7 miles south-east) and Polsloe (7 miles south-east).
Around Shobrooke
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Red Lion Inn and Church of St Swithin. The closest station to Shobrooke is Newton St Cyres station, about 1.7 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Crediton Hospital (3 miles west) and Crediton Museum (2.5 miles west). For a walk, there is Raddon Top.
Towns and villages near Shobrooke
What else we do in Shobrooke
Should I try a DIY kit first?
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
Looking after it afterwards
Nothing complicated is needed:
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
- Check that an acrylic bath does not move when you stand in it
There’s nothing special to do after a repair, beyond gentle cleaning. Skip bleach and gritty creams and give it a rinse after each bath.
If an acrylic bath has a crack, stop showering in it until it’s repaired. Every use opens the crack a little more, and water can get through to the floor below.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
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.
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it relies on good support. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. We don’t charge extra for travel to Shobrooke. The price comes down to:
- How many items we do on one visit
- Unusual colours or finishes
- What kind of damage it is
- Access to the area
Rather than charging by the hour, we price the entire job up front. Damage, material and access decide it.
Getting a price from pictures
Most quotes are done from photos alone. To help us price it:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Where you are, by postcode
- Any details about the material
Upload a picture of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, with your EX17 postcode, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Questions from Shobrooke
What does bath repair cost?
Prices start from £95. Every job gets a fixed quote based on pictures of the damage. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your EX17 postcode.
Do you cover the entire of Devon?
Everywhere in the UK, Shobrooke included. Travel is included in the price.
When can you do it?
That depends on our diary for your area. Send pictures with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.
Is it messy?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and we clean up when we have finished.
Do you cover Shobrooke?
We do. We send a technician to Shobrooke for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
Is a bath repair durable?
A properly prepared repair should last a long time, and ours come with a one-year guarantee. Gentle cleaning helps.
Will the price change on the day?
Your quote covers the damage in the pictures. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
Something went through my bath. Can it be fixed?
Generally. Send us a photo of the hole and one from under the bath if you can.
Do you need bath repair in Shobrooke?
Dropped items cause the majority of chips, and a lot happen during bathroom refits. Cracks in acrylic have a different cause: the bath isn’t properly supported, so it flexes under weight.
You may need us if you’ve spotted any of these:
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- Snagging damage from a refit
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- A kit repair that didn’t last
Before you book anyone
- How soon you can use it again
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- Aftercare advice
- How your room will be protected
Why repair rather than replace?
Replacing a bath rarely stops at the bath: the tiles sitting on the rim tend to break, a new panel is frequently needed, and the plumbing has to be disconnected and refitted. Repairing the damage avoids all of that. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Shobrooke
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Generally one visit, start to finish
- Rooms protected and left tidy
See our pricing and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
The process
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room beforehand. Everything we use comes in the van with us, put protection down and start once you are happy with the plan. Most jobs take a few hours, depending on the damage, and you can get on with other things while we’re there.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, normally the day after.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
How to get a price
To get a price, send a couple of pictures using our quote form or ring us. We will say straight away if a repair is the right fix.
Advice
What a repair cannot fix
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- A steel bath rusted through
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we work on in Shobrooke
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
