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Bath chip & crack repair in St Thomas, Devon
Damaged bath in St Thomas? We put it right where it is, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A chip where the taps sit
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
Should I try a DIY kit first?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
How we handle bath repair in St Thomas
We’ve repaired just about every kind of bath damage: dropped-bottle chips, plughole rust, acrylic cracks and impact holes. All of it is repaired where the bath stands with a one-year guarantee. We work on acrylic, whirlpool & spa baths and roll-top & freestanding, and common reasons people contact us are a kit repair that didn’t last and snagging damage from a refit.
You are covered for a year from the day of the repair. Just call us if there is a problem and we will come back.
- Location
- St Thomas (EX2, EX4, EX1)
- County
- Devon
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What we cannot put right
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
- Wear across the entire surface, which needs re-enamelling
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.
Surfaces we repair
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
For landlords and businesses
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
Repair or replace in St Thomas?
Swapping a damaged bath for a new one typically means a plumber, removing the old bath, re-tiling and a new panel and getting rid of the old bath. Repairing it fixes just the damaged area in one visit. Prices start from £95. We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for St Thomas. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in St Thomas
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- One-year guarantee on every repair
See our pricing or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Where we work around St Thomas
St Thomas is about 1 mile south-west of Exeter, in Devon. Anywhere in EX2, a technician comes to you. We cover all 586 towns and villages in Devon.
Every address in EX2, EX4 and EX1 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Oak Road, Tan Lane and Tin Lane. If you’re just outside St Thomas, we cover Larkbeare (1 mile east), Cowick (1 mile west), Ide (1 mile south-west), Exeter (1 mile north-east) and Alphington (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Exmouth (9 miles south-east), Newton Abbot (13 miles south), Tiverton (13 miles north), Teignmouth (11 miles south), Sidmouth (13 miles east) and Kingsteignton (12 miles south).
Local landmarks in St Thomas
In St Thomas, that means homes near Exeter College, Ludwell Valley Park and St Thomas the Apostle's Church. Other local landmarks include Sacred Heart Church (0.6 miles north-east), Lucombe Oak pub (less than half a mile north-west), West Exe School (0.6 miles south) and St Thomas Primary School (within half a mile south-east). There’s a railway station in St Thomas itself: Exeter St Thomas station. Nearby you will also find Rougemont Castle (0.8 miles north-east) and Exeter City Football Club Museum (1.3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Bowling Green Marsh RSPB reserve.
- Other local spots include Exeter University Library (1.4 miles north)
How to care for the repair
How the surface is treated afterwards matters. Here’s what we suggest:
- Check that an acrylic bath doesn’t move when you stand in it
- Store metal items away from the bath
- Don’t leave a fresh chip for long
- Don’t scrub with anything abrasive
Keep metal objects like razors and cans off the surface, because they can mark the enamel. And fix dripping taps promptly.
A chip on a metal bath shouldn’t be left. Once water reaches the metal, rust begins, and a rust spot is a bigger repair than a clean chip.
St Thomas questions
Will you leave a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.
Is the work guaranteed?
All our work carries our one-year guarantee. We’ll explain what it covers when we quote.
What do you need from me?
Some pictures, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, access to the room.
Can you repair a crack in an acrylic bath?
Normally, yes, as long as we can get to the back of the crack to support it. Take off the bath panel and check, or send us a picture.
Can you repair a failed DIY repair?
Regularly. We strip it out, deal with any rust and repair it again.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Most of the time. Tell us what was done before.
Are you accredited?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You do not need to watch us work.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, in much the same way.
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. They don’t rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and cracks need support from behind to stay fixed.
When to call us in St Thomas
The usual cause is something heavy dropped into the bath, and building work is a common culprit. Cracks in acrylic have a different cause: poor support underneath, so the bath flexes when it’s full.
These are the problems we are asked about most:
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- A cracked acrylic bath
- Rust spots around the plughole
- Chips on the rim or sides
What to look for in a quote
- What preparation is included
- What protection goes down before work starts
- How to look after the finish
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
What we do, step by step
We agree an arrival time beforehand. Once we are there, the work takes a morning or an afternoon in most cases. The room is left tidy and ready to use once it has cured.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
- The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of the bath.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
How to prepare
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
Ask for a price
There’s no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
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