Water Damage Repair in Tiverton, Devon

Often yes — especially if you act quickly and the device is brought to us before it has been powered on again. Water itself doesn't destroy electronics; it's the short-circuiting caused by electricity passing through water that causes damage. If we can clean and dry the components before they corrode, there's a good chance of full recovery.

Water resistance (IP67, IP68) reduces the risk but doesn't eliminate it. The seals degrade over time, and drops or pressure can compromise them. Any phone that has been fully submerged or exposed to liquid should still be assessed, especially if it shows any symptoms like a flickering screen, muffled speaker or erratic behaviour.

Water damage repair typically takes 24–48 hours at our Tiverton workshop. We disassemble the device, ultrasonically clean the components, dry them under controlled conditions, and reassemble before testing. The full assessment takes time to do properly.

Water damage assessment and cleaning starts from £49 for phones and tablets, from £89 for MacBooks. If components need replacing as part of the repair, these are priced separately and confirmed with you before work begins. If we can't recover your device, you pay nothing for the repair attempt.

We'd recommend it, yes. Corrosion from water damage often appears days or weeks after the initial incident, causing intermittent faults, a failing battery, or complete failure. An inspection and clean now is much cheaper than a repair — or a new phone — later.

Turn it off and do not try to charge it — powering a wet device on is what causes most of the damage. Don't put it in rice (it does nothing and leaves dust and starch behind). Dry the outside, leave it switched off, and get it to us as soon as possible. The faster we can clean the internals before corrosion sets in, the better the chance of full recovery.

Yes — salt water, sea water and sugary or alcoholic drinks are far more corrosive and conductive than clean water, so they cause damage faster. Time matters even more in these cases. Switch the device off and bring it straight to our Tiverton workshop, or call us about an urgent call-out across Mid Devon.

We cover Cullompton, Crediton, Wellington and the surrounding Mid Devon villages by call-out. For water damage, speed is critical and the work itself (ultrasonic cleaning and controlled drying) is done at the workshop — so the quickest route is usually to bring it in or arrange collection. Call us on 01884 693694 and we'll advise the fastest option.

Yes. Liquid-damaged MacBooks and laptops are assessed and cleaned from £89. Spills on a laptop keyboard can quickly reach the logic board, so switch it off, unplug it, don't turn it back on, and bring it in. We disassemble, clean and dry the board and assess any components that need replacing before quoting.