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Bath and surface repairs in TQ13
Our technicians cover all of the TQ13 postcode district, including Bovey Tracey, Chudleigh and Ashburton. Everything is repaired in place, with a one-year guarantee.
Areas within TQ13
- Bovey Tracey
- Chudleigh
- Ashburton
- Chagford
- Moretonhampstead
- Chudleigh Knighton
- Ideford
- Ilsington
- Hennock
- Luton
- Trusham
- Brimley
- Green Lane
- Hawkmoor Parke
- Holne
- Buckland in the Moor
- Milber
- Olchard
Our services across TQ13
- Bath chip & crack repair
- Tile repair
- Wood & laminate floor repair
- Bath & shower resealing (mastic)
- Coloured suite to white
- Worktop repair
- uPVC window & door repair
- Kitchen sink & door repair
- Toilet & ceramic chip repair
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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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Our bath repair service in TQ13
Bath repair is our most common job. A chip by the taps, a crack in the base and a rust spot by the plughole are all fixed without removing the bath, typically in a single visit. Common call-outs are for rust by the waste and overflow and snagging damage from a refit, on roll-top & freestanding, whirlpool & spa baths and pressed steel enamel.
From the moment we arrive, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the job takes a morning or an afternoon, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- First, the area is cleaned and any loose enamel or rust is removed.
- We fill the damage and sand it flush with the surrounding surface.
- The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
- We build up the finish and polish it into the surrounding enamel.
- Once it has cured, normally by the following day, the bath is ready to use.
What it costs in TQ13
Our bath repair starts from £95. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor
- Generally one visit, start to finish
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
Get a quote
If you are in TQ13 and want a price, photos are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Near you in Bovey Tracey
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Riverside Inn, Church of St John the Evangelist and Bovey Tracey Primary School and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Bovey Tracey Hospital (0.5 miles north) and House of Marbles (0.5 miles south). For a walk, there’s Haytor Rocks and Chudleigh Knighton Heath.
Repair or replace?
Replacing a bath rarely stops at the bath: tiles along the rim normally crack when it comes out, a new panel is frequently needed, and the plumbing has to be disconnected and refitted. A repair skips all of it.
What your quote should include
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- When it can be used again
- Whether the price covers travel
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
Keeping it looking good
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. These habits help:
- Check that an acrylic bath does not move when you stand in it
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- Rinse it down after each bath
Give the repair the full curing time we recommend before using the bath. After that, gentle cleaning keeps it looking good.
Rust spreads under enamel faster than most people expect. Left for months, a small chip can grow into a large rust patch, so early repair keeps the cost down.
Common problems we fix in TQ13
Glass and heavy bottles cause more chips than anything else, closely followed by shower heads. Fittings cause damage too: water collects there, so chips nearby rust quickly.
These are the problems we are asked about most:
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- A cracked acrylic bath
- Holes from dropped items
- A chip where the taps sit
Repairs by material
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’s what we repair.
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, just like other baths.
What affects the price in TQ13
Repairs from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including TQ13. What changes the price is:
- The type of damage
- Unusual colours or finishes
- How easy the damage is to reach
- The size and number of damaged areas
No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Getting a price from pictures
Before you send pictures, a few simple things make all the difference:
- Something in shot to show the size
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Any details about the material
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, add your postcode and send them to us. You will get a fixed price, not an estimate.
FAQs for TQ13
Is repairing better than replacing?
Normally, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Do you cover TQ13?
We do. We send a technician to TQ13 for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
Something went through my bath. Can it be fixed?
Usually, yes, if we can reach behind it. We back the hole, fill it and refinish the surface.
When can you do it?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. The price only changes if you agree.
Can you repair a failed DIY repair?
Yes, we do this often. We strip it out, deal with any rust and repair it again.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
