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Bath chip & crack repair in Uffculme, Devon
Local bath repair for Uffculme: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on the rim or sides
- A cracked acrylic bath
How we handle bath repair in Uffculme
A damaged bath doesn’t have to mean a new bathroom. Our repair technicians fill, shape and refinish the damage, mixing the colour on the day so the repair is hard to spot. We work on whirlpool & spa baths, roll-top & freestanding and cast iron enamel, and people most often call us about scuffs and scratches in the surface and rusty patches near the plughole.
A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Location
- Uffculme (EX15)
- County
- Devon
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Work for landlords and builders
For anyone letting property in or around Uffculme, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send photos for each one and we will price them together.
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access.
Should you replace it?
For damage in one or two places, a repair is the obvious choice. It’s a fraction of the cost of a new bath and fitting, it’s done in one visit, and nothing else in the room changes. Prices start from £95. There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Uffculme
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Normally one visit, start to finish
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Nothing taken out or refitted
Take a look at our full price list or bath cost comparison.
Nearby places to Uffculme
Also in Uffculme
Our work in Uffculme
Uffculme is about 7 miles east of Tiverton, in Devon. Book a date that suits you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so you’re not left waiting in all day. Uffculme is one of 586 towns and villages in Devon where we work.
Postcode districts we cover here: EX15. Local streets include The Square, High Street and Markers Road, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Uffculme: Yondercott (1 mile east), Appledore (1 mile north), Sampford Peverell (2 miles north-west), Great Fossend (3 miles north) and Westleigh (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Exeter (15 miles south-west), Tiverton (7 miles west), Sidmouth (15 miles south), Honiton (10 miles south-east), Polsloe (14 miles south-west) and Cullompton (4 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Uffculme
We visit homes around Uffculme Primary School, Uffculme School and The Ostler Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Tiverton Parkway station, about 1.6 miles north-west of the centre.
What a repair can’t fix
A repair isn’t right for every job, for example:
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- A whole bath that is dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we can’t get to from below
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Materials we work on in Uffculme
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
Common questions in Uffculme
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit usually costs less than separate visits. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.
Do you cover the whole of Devon?
Everywhere in the UK, Uffculme included. There’s no extra charge for travel.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged.
Will I be able to see the repair?
The goal is a repair that blends in. The rest of the bath’s condition makes a difference, and we will tell you what to expect.
Will the repair last?
It should, as long as the bath is firm and the area was prepared well. It carries our one-year guarantee.
Can you match an avocado or pink bath?
Yes. We mix the colour on the day to match, including older coloured suites.
Do the materials smell?
It depends on the job, but frequently a little. Open windows and an extractor fan help, and it soon fades.
What happens after I send pictures?
You get a fixed quote and available dates. If we need another angle, we’ll ask.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
Common problems we fix in Uffculme
Nearly all the chips we see start with something being dropped: a shampoo bottle, a shower head, a tile or a tool during a refit. On steel and cast iron baths, a chip that reaches the metal lets water in, and rust follows.
The most common problems we are called about are:
- Chips under the taps
- Chips caused by builders
- Chips on the rim or sides
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
What your quote should include
- How long it needs to cure
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- Whether the price covers travel
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we take into account:
- Whether we combine several jobs
- How many areas need work
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- The material
Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access.
How to get a fixed quote
Most quotes are done from pictures alone. To help us price it:
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- The material, if you know it
- A picture taken from further back
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
Most customers in Uffculme get their price from pictures. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
How it works
Once we’re through the door, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. We mask off everything nearby, the work takes two to three hours for most chips, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or rust.
- The chip or crack is filled, then sanded level with the bath.
- We tint the finish on the day to suit your bath’s shade of white or colour.
- We apply the finish coats and polish the repair so it blends in.
- The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the following day.
Preparing for the visit
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
Get a quote
Email us pictures of the damage and one of the whole item, with your EX15 postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
Advice
Looking after it afterwards
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. A few tips:
- Do not leave a fresh chip for long
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
In the first few days, avoid putting weight or bottles on the repair. After that, normal gentle cleaning is fine without abrasive products.
Small chips are quick to repair. Leave them and they collect dirt, stain and, on metal baths, rust, so early repair saves time and money.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
