Wood filler repairs in Exeter
Professional wood filler repairs services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
30-45 mins
Location
Exeter, Devon
Professional wood filler repairs - holes filled, cracks sealed, surfaces made smooth and paint-ready. The invisible fix that makes damaged woodwork look new.
The Prep Work That Makes The Difference
Great decorating starts with proper prep. Visible nail holes, cracks, and dents spoil paintwork. Professional filling gives you smooth surfaces that paint perfectly.
💡 Pro tip: Deep holes need filling in layers - one thick application shrinks and cracks. We build up properly for lasting results.
Why Professional Filling Matters
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ Done Wrong |
|---|---|
| Smooth, invisible repair | Obvious lumps or dips |
| Stays put permanently | Falls out, cracks |
| Right filler for location | Wrong product fails |
| Paint-ready finish | Needs more work |
What You Get
🔧 The Full Service
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Assess | All damage identified |
| Prepare | Surfaces cleaned |
| Fill | Appropriate filler applied |
| Sand | Smooth finish achieved |
| Prime | Ready for painting |
📦 You're Left With
- Invisible repairs
- Smooth surfaces
- Decorator-ready finish
- Lasting results
Pricing Guide
| Scope | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Wood filler repairs | 30-45 mins | £60 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour). Multiple areas or extensive damage may take longer.
Perfect For Your Project If...
✅ Before decorating - Proper prep
✅ Nail holes - After carpentry work
✅ Old cracks - Refresh tired woodwork
✅ Impact damage - Dents and chips
Why Choose Us for Wood filler repairs in Exeter?
Invisible repairs
Smooth, sandable finish
Right filler for the job
Paint-ready surface
What to Expect
Step 1: Assess
All damage located, appropriate filler selected.
Step 2: Fill
Filler applied correctly, in layers if needed.
Step 3: Finish
Sanded smooth, primed if required, decorator-ready.
🔧 DIY Tips
Doing it yourself? Here's how to get good results:
🔧 Materials you'll need
- Wood filler (interior or exterior)
- Flexible filler (for gaps that move)
- Sanding block and paper
- Primer
- Putty knife
📐 The proper approach
- Clean out holes/cracks (remove loose material)
- Don't overfill - filler shrinks
- For deep holes, fill in layers
- Let each layer dry completely
- Sand flush with surrounding surface
- Prime before painting
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Using interior filler outside
- Filling too deep in one go
- Sanding before fully dry
- Not priming bare filler
💡 Pro trick: Slightly overfill and sand back rather than trying to fill flush. Underfilling leaves visible depressions. Overfilling and sanding gives perfect results.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🎨 Filler needs priming - bare filler absorbs paint differently to surrounding wood. Always prime filled areas or they'll show through as dull patches.
Filler types:
- Standard wood filler (interior)
- Exterior filler (waterproof)
- Two-part epoxy (strongest)
- Flexible filler (for movement)
Not for filler:
- Structural damage
- Rot (needs cutting out)
- Large gaps
- Moving joints
Frequently Asked Questions
What can wood filler fix?
Nail holes, screw holes, small cracks, dents, chips, and minor damage. Not for structural repairs or large rot - those need timber replacement.
Will the filler be visible after painting?
Done properly, no. We use appropriate filler, apply in layers if deep, sand smooth, and prime. Once painted, repairs should be invisible.
What about outside repairs?
Exterior filler is different - it needs to be flexible and waterproof. We use the right product for the location. Interior filler outside will fail quickly.
Can filler fix rot?
Only very minor surface damage. Rotten wood needs cutting out and replacing. Filling over rot just hides the problem temporarily.
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