Devon · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Woodbury, Devon
Our repair technicians come to Woodbury 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 chipped rim or side
- Rust by the waste and overflow
DIY repairs versus a professional job
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is generally the cheaper route.
About our bath repair in Woodbury
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. Typical jobs include hairline or through cracks in acrylic and a hole punched through by something heavy, on acrylic, pressed steel enamel and whirlpool & spa baths.
Peace of mind is built in: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Location
- Woodbury (EX5)
- County
- Devon
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
Aftercare is simple:
- Have new chips seen to early
- Rinse it down after each bath
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
- 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. A dripping tap should be fixed early, too.
Do not leave a chip on a steel or cast iron bath. Once water reaches the metal, rust begins, turning a quick repair into a bigger one.
Woodbury questions
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You do not need to watch us work.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as householders.
Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?
Often, if there’s access underneath. The hole is backed, filled and refinished to match.
Is it messy?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.
Is there a call-out fee?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Is a bath repair durable?
It should, as long as the bath is firm and the area was prepared well. It carries our one-year guarantee.
What happens after I send pictures?
We review the photos and send a fixed quote and the next dates we have.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes: twelve months. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Honest limits
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair cannot fix:
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
- Wear across the entire surface, which needs re-enamelling
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer.
What we work on
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
What affects the price in Woodbury
Prices start from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we look at:
- Access to the area
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- The material
- How many items we do on one visit
Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Getting a price from photos
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage. Please include:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Where you are, by postcode
- The material, if you know it
No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through.
Do you need bath repair in Woodbury?
Many chips happen while the bathroom is being fitted. 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.
Send us a photo if you notice any of these:
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
- Chips on the rim or sides
- Damage beneath the taps
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
What to look for in a quote
- How the colour is matched
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- What happens if they find more damage
- When it can be used again
Other services in Woodbury
Work for landlords and builders
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Woodbury use us as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
Letting agents often send us pictures straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
The process
On the day, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. Expect it to take two to three hours for most chips. We tidy up before we leave and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage, and any rust is treated.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- We match both the colour and the shine.
- We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, usually the next day.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Open a window if you can
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
How to get a price
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job the same day in most cases.
Advice
Should you replace it?
Cast iron baths in particular are worth repairing: they’re very heavy to remove, especially upstairs, and replacing like for like isn’t cheap. A repair keeps it in place. Prices start from £95. Set against the cost of replacement, repairing usually costs far less, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Woodbury
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- A fixed quote before you book
Take a look at our full price list and bath cost comparison.
Covering Woodbury
Woodbury is about 3 miles north of Exmouth, in Devon. Our technicians come to customers in Woodbury, so there is no workshop to go to. Woodbury is one of 586 places in Devon where we work.
Every address in EX5 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes on Greenway, Haymans Orchard and Brent Close and the roads around them. Other places close to Woodbury include Ebford (2 miles west), Exton (2 miles west), Clyst St George (2 miles north-west), Lympstone (2 miles south-west) and Topsham (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Exeter (6 miles north-west), Exmouth (3 miles south), Newton Abbot (14 miles south-west), Teignmouth (10 miles south-west), Sidmouth (7 miles east) and Honiton (12 miles north-east).
Near you in Woodbury
Our clients here include homes close to White Hart Inn, Parish Church of St Swithun and Woodbury Church of England Primary School. For rail, the closest station is Exton station, about 2 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Budleigh Salterton Health and Wellbeing Hub (4.7 miles south-east) and Powderham Castle (3.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Bowling Green Marsh RSPB reserve.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
