Devon · England
Bath and surface repairs in EX4
Based in EX4? We cover Pennsylvania, St Sidwells and Cowick and every street in between, with everything repaired at your home.
Areas within EX4
- Pennsylvania
- St Sidwells
- Cowick
- Exwick
- Poltimore
- Whitestone
- Nadderwater
- Exeter
- St Thomas
- Larkbeare
- Polsloe
- Heavitree
- Whipton
- Pinhoe
- Monkerton
Services in EX4
- Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing
- Coloured suite to white
- Worktop repair
- Wood & laminate floor repair
- Shower tray repair & resurfacing
- Tile repair
- Kitchen sink & door repair
- uPVC window & door repair
- Bath chip & crack repair
- Every service
Send us photos of the damage with your postcode and we’ll reply with a fixed price, or call 0345 017 0787.
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Across Devon
All places in Devon
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About bath repair in EX4
Whether your bath is steel, cast iron or acrylic, we can repair it. Each material is repaired a little differently: metal baths need any rust dealt with first, and acrylic cracks need support from behind. We regularly repair cast iron enamel, acrylic and pressed steel enamel, and the jobs we see most are a cracked acrylic bath and rust by the waste and overflow.
We work cleanly and quietly, so you can carry on at home. We protect the area first, then the job itself takes a few hours. Before we leave, we explain how soon it can be used and how to care for it.
- First, we check the damage against your pictures and agree the plan.
- Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
Pricing in EX4
Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed quote from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- One price list for the whole UK
- Work done at your home or business
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
Getting a price
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job the same day in most cases.
Landmarks near Pennsylvania
We visit homes around Sacred Heart Church, Exeter College and St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School and Nursery. Also close by are Victoria Inn (less than half a mile east), Exeter University Library (less than half a mile north-west), Mary Harris Memorial Chapel of the Holy Trinity (under half a mile west) and St James School (1.5 miles east). There is a railway station in Pennsylvania itself: St James' Park station. Nearby you will also find Danes Castle (within half a mile south) and Princesshay (0.7 miles south).
Common problems we fix in EX4
Many chips happen while the bathroom is being fitted. Tools, tiles and fittings get dropped into the bath, frequently before anyone notices. Snagging repairs like these are a regular job for us.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- Chips on the rim or sides
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Snagging damage from a refit
Why repair rather than replace?
Replacing a fitted bath normally involves a plumber, lifting out the old bath, re-tiling and a new panel and getting rid of the old bath. A repair deals only with the damage in one visit.
Questions to ask before booking
- What aftercare is recommended
- How your room will be protected
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
For landlords and businesses
For anyone letting property in or around EX4, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send photos for each address and we will come back with a combined price.
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which matters when someone is living in the home.
Different materials, different repairs
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.
Pressed steel
Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Exposed steel rusts fast, especially around the waste, so early repairs matter.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it won’t stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair will not last.
Common questions in EX4
What happens after I send photos?
You get a fixed price and available dates. If anything’s unclear, we’ll ask for another photo.
How quickly can you book me in?
That depends on our diary for your area. Send pictures with your postcode and we’ll reply with the earliest dates.
What do you need from me?
Photos of the damage, a photo of the entire bath and your postcode. Then we will agree a date.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We carry out repairs for householders, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses in EX4.
Can you price it without visiting?
In nearly every case. If pictures do not show enough, we will ask for another angle.
What about rust by the waste?
Yes. We remove the rust and loose enamel, fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
Do the materials smell?
There can be some smell while we work, which is why we ventilate. It clears as the materials cure.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
