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Bath chip & crack repair in Bolingey, Cornwall
Bath repair in and around Bolingey: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- A kit repair that didn’t last
Repairing versus replacing in Bolingey
For damage in one or two places, a repair is the obvious choice. It costs far less than a new bath plus fitting, it’s done in one visit, and nothing else in the room changes. Our bath repair starts from £95. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before booking.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Bolingey
- We leave the room as we found it
- One visit for most repairs
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
Take a look at our pricing and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Bath repair in Bolingey without replacing anything
We repair enamelled steel, cast iron and acrylic baths. The method changes with the material: metal baths need any rust dealt with first, and acrylic cracks need support from behind. We regularly repair roll-top & freestanding, cast iron enamel and pressed steel enamel, and people most frequently call us about a failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting and rust by the waste and overflow.
Big or small, you get the same one-year guarantee.
- Area
- Bolingey (TR6)
- County
- Cornwall
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
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DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it does not stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
Keeping it looking good
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Don’t leave razors or cans standing in the bath
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
- Put a towel in the bath if you are working above it
For the first few days, keep heavy bottles off the repaired spot. After that, normal gentle cleaning is fine.
If water is getting through a crack, stop using the bath. Water under the bath can damage the floor and the ceiling below.
Our work in Bolingey
Bolingey is about 6 miles south-west of Newquay, in Cornwall. Clients in Bolingey get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from photos, and a technician at your door on the day. Bolingey is one of 644 places in Cornwall where we work.
Postcode districts we cover here: TR6. Streets in the area include Mill Road, Trevethan Close and Hendrawna Lane, and we cover them all. If you are just outside Bolingey, we cover Cocks (1 mile south-east), Perranporth (1 mile north-west), Reen Manor (1 mile north-east), Perranzabuloe (1 mile south-east) and Goonhavern (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Truro (6 miles south-east), Newquay (6 miles north-east), Falmouth (13 miles south), Camborne (11 miles south-west), Redruth (8 miles south-west) and Rosewarne (11 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Bolingey
Around Bolingey, we work in homes near Bolingey Inn, Perranporth Community Primary School and St Michael Mission Church. A little further out are Royal Cornwall Hospital (5.4 miles south-east) and Perranzabuloe Museum (0.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include St Agnes Beacon.
How it works
Arrival times are agreed in advance, so you know when to expect us. Once we are there, the work takes a morning or an afternoon. We leave the room clean.
- We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and rust.
- The chip or crack is filled, then sanded level with the bath.
- The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
- We apply the finish coats and polish the repair so it blends in.
- The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the day after.
Before we arrive
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
Get a quote
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them over with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote. There is no charge for the quote and you are under no obligation.
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Signs you need bath repair in Bolingey
Many chips happen while the bathroom is being fitted. Tradespeople drop tools and tiles into the bath, and the damage isn’t always spotted until later. We repair snagging damage like this regularly.
Most people contact us after spotting one of these:
- A cracked acrylic bath
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Chips caused by builders
- A chipped rim or side
Before you book anyone
- How the colour is matched
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- When it can be used again
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
Repairs by material
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it relies on good support. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Pressed steel
Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Chips rust quickly on steel, especially around the waste, so repair chips early.
What a repair cannot fix
We won’t take on work that will not last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Materials we work on in Bolingey
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
FAQs for Bolingey
What about rust by the waste?
Yes, it’s one of the most common repairs we do. We take it back to sound metal, seal it, fill it and match the colour.
I tried a repair kit. Can you fix it?
Yes, we do this often. We strip it out, deal with any rust and repair it again.
Which areas do you work in?
All of Cornwall, and the rest of the UK. There’s no extra charge for travel.
Can you match an avocado or pink bath?
Yes, coloured baths are no problem. The colour is tinted by hand on the day.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
We look at the pictures and reply with a fixed price and some dates. If we need another angle, we’ll ask.
How quickly can you book me in?
That depends on our diary for your area. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.
Do you cover Bolingey?
We do. We send a technician to Bolingey for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
If we find something the pictures didn’t show, we explain it first. The price only changes if you agree.
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Bolingey. What changes the price is:
- Doing more than one item at once
- The type of damage
- The material and finish
- Unusual colours or finishes
What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed price from your photos, so you know the cost before booking.
Send pictures for a quote
When you take your pictures, a few simple things make all the difference:
- One picture of the entire bath
- Any details about the material
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Details of any past repairs
You do not need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
