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Bath and surface repairs in EX13
Based in EX13? Our technicians cover Axminster, Musbury and Kilmington and every street in between, repairing in place.
Places in EX13
- Axminster
- Musbury
- Kilmington
- Chardstock
- Raymond's Hill
- Tytherleigh
- Hawkchurch
- Sector
- All Saints
- Blackpool Corner
- Dalwood
- Maidenhayne
- Weycroft
- Whitford
- Combpyne
- Smallridge
- Shute
- Churchill
- Widworthy
Our services across EX13
- Kitchen sink & door repair
- Toilet & ceramic chip repair
- Non-slip bath & shower coating
- Tile repair
- Wood & laminate floor repair
- Shower tray repair & resurfacing
- Sink & basin repair
- Worktop repair
- Bath chip & crack repair
- Every service
Send a photo and your postcode and we’ll reply with a fixed price, or call 0345 017 0787.
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How bath repair works in EX13
Most of our bath repairs take a few hours, and you can usually bathe again the following day. There’s no need to book a plumber or tiler, because the bath doesn’t move. We work on roll-top & freestanding, acrylic and whirlpool & spa baths, and common reasons people contact us are an old repair that has yellowed or come loose and rust by the waste and overflow.
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, protect the area, then carry out the work, which normally takes a morning or an afternoon. If anything looks different from your photos, we’ll talk to you before going ahead.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- We match both the colour and the shine.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the day after.
Cost
Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Why choose Surface Doctor
- No extra charge for your area
- Most jobs done in one visit
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
Get a quote
For a price in EX13, the easiest route is photos: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
What’s near Axminster
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Axminster Community Primary Academy, Red Lion Inn and United Reformed Church, among other places. The closest station to Axminster is Axminster station, about 0.5 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Colcombe Castle (3.9 miles south-west) and Axminster Hospital (less than half a mile north-west). Green spaces nearby include Lambert's Castle Hill.
Landlord and trade work in EX13
For anyone letting property in or around EX13, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Send pictures for each one and we will come back with a combined price.
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, so there’s no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Acrylic
An acrylic bath is a moulded sheet strengthened from below. They do not rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that is what we repair.
How we price bath repair
Repairs from £95. You will not pay by the hour. The price is based on:
- The material and finish
- How easy the damage is to reach
- How many areas need work
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
The price depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed quote from your pictures, so you know the cost before you book.
How to get a fixed quote
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. It helps if you send:
- One picture of the entire bath
- Something in shot to show the size
- Natural light rather than flash
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed quote without visiting.
Why repair rather than replace?
Think about the hidden costs of a new bath: taking out the old one, plumbing, tiling, a panel and redecorating. A repair is one job, done in one visit.
Questions to ask before you book
- How changes to the job are handled
- How soon you can use it again
- Who turns up on the day
- What aftercare is recommended
Looking after it afterwards
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts:
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
- Don’t leave a fresh chip for long
For the first few days, keep heavy bottles off the repaired spot. After that, clean it as you would the rest of the bath without abrasive products.
Do not leave a chip on a steel or cast iron bath. Water gets to the metal and rust starts, and a rust spot is a bigger repair than a clean chip.
Your questions about bath repair in EX13
Will the repair show?
On a bath in good condition, a colour matched repair is very hard to spot. On older, dull enamel the repair can look glossier than the area around it.
Are you accredited?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
We review the pictures and send a fixed quote with dates.
What information do you need?
Just photos, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, access to the room.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Of course. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Normally, yes. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so mention it when you send photos.
Do you charge for travel?
No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
