Devon · England
Bath Repair for Upottery homes
We travel to Upottery for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A cracked acrylic bath
- Rust spots around the plughole
Aftercare tips
Once the work has cured, treat it gently:
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
- Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
Keep metal objects like razors and cans off the surface, as they can leave rust marks. And fix dripping taps promptly.
Avoid standing in a cracked acrylic bath until it’s fixed. Every use opens the crack a little more, and water can get through to the floor below.
Bath repair at your home in Upottery
You don’t need a new bath because of a chip. 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. Common call-outs are for scuffs and scratches in the surface and chips caused by builders, in acrylic, roll-top & freestanding and whirlpool & spa baths.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you’re covered after the visit.
- Location
- Upottery (EX14)
- Area hub
- Devon
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Nearby places to Upottery
What else we do in Upottery
Repair or replace in Upottery?
Replacing a bath rarely stops at the bath: the tiles sitting on the rim tend to break, a new panel is often needed, and a plumber has to disconnect and reconnect everything. Repairing the damage avoids all of that. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Upottery
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- We leave the room as we found it
- No extra charge for your area
Take a look at our prices page and bath cost comparison.
What a repair cannot fix
To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- Cracks in acrylic we cannot reach from underneath
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer.
What we work on
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
For landlords and businesses
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send photos, the address and how to get access and we will arrange it.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Upottery use us as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.
Upottery and the surrounding area
Upottery is about 5 miles north-east of Honiton, in Devon. Jobs in Upottery are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from photos, and a technician at your door on the day. Our repair technicians cover all 586 towns and villages in Devon.
Here we cover the EX14 postcode area. Whether you live on Manor Green and Sandy's Lane or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. If you’re just outside Upottery, we cover Smeatharpe (2 miles north), Yarcombe (3 miles east), Monkton (3 miles south), Churchinford (3 miles north) and Stockland (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Tiverton (15 miles west), Sidmouth (13 miles south), Honiton (5 miles south-west), Cullompton (11 miles west), Seaton (11 miles south) and Cranbrook (14 miles south-west).
Around Upottery
In Upottery, that means homes near The Sidmouth Arms Including Front Boundary Walls, Upottery Primary School and Church of St Mary the Virgin and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Stockland Little Castle (3.1 miles south-east) and Dunkeswell Memorial Museum (3.9 miles west). For a walk, there’s Bishopswood Meadows and Hartridge Hill.
Common questions in Upottery
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You don’t need to watch us work.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.
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 it last.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
Your quote covers the damage in the photos. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Of course, and it typically saves money. Just add the extra items to your photos and you will get one combined price.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners in Upottery.
Can you repair a failed DIY repair?
Yes. We take out the old repair and do it properly. Tell us about it when you send photos.
Can you fix rust around the plughole?
Yes. We remove the rust and loose enamel, fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. We price every job individually. What matters most is:
- How easy the damage is to reach
- Unusual colours or finishes
- The size and number of damaged areas
- The material
Compared with replacing, a repair is usually a fraction of the price, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Getting a price from photos
Photographing the damage takes a minute. Try to send:
- Details of any past repairs
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Natural light rather than flash
- Something in shot to show the size
For a price in Upottery, photos are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
DIY kit or professional repair?
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it will not stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
What happens on the day
Arrival times are agreed in advance, so you’re not left guessing. Once we’re there, the work takes two to three hours for most chips. We leave the room clean and ready to use once it has cured.
- 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.
- The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
Before we arrive
- Open a window if you can
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
Ask for a price
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole bath, we can give you a fixed price the same day in most cases.
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Materials and what they mean for the repair
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are thick and very strong, with a fused enamel surface. A chip down to the iron can rust, but the body of the bath lasts a very long time, which makes it well worth repairing.
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it relies on good support. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
