Cornwall · England
Bath Repair in Carkeel
Bath repair in Carkeel without the cost of replacing. Send us pictures for a fixed price, then we come to you.
- Repairs from £95
- A chip where the taps sit
- A chipped rim or side
About our bath repair in Carkeel
A repair fixes just the damaged area and blends it into the rest of the bath, which costs far less than replacing a fitted bath. You can normally use the bath the next day. We’re frequently asked to fix rust spots around the plughole and damage done while the bathroom was being fitted, across roll-top & freestanding, whirlpool & spa baths and cast iron enamel.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Where
- Carkeel (PL12)
- County
- Cornwall
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Carkeel questions
Can a cracked acrylic bath be fixed?
Normally, yes, as long as we can get to the back of the crack to support it. Check under the bath panel, or send us a picture.
When can I have a bath again?
Usually within a day, though it depends on what we’ve done.
What does bath repair cost?
Repairs from £95. Every job gets a fixed price based on pictures of the damage. Send a close-up and a photo of the entire item and your postcode.
Do the materials smell?
It depends on the job, but frequently a little. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum, and it soon fades.
Is a bath repair permanent?
Yes, if it’s prepared properly and the bath is sound. It’s covered by our one-year guarantee.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes: twelve months. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
What happens next?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is generally the cheaper route.
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
Our work in Carkeel
Carkeel is about 1 mile north-west of Saltash, in Cornwall. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Carkeel is one of 644 towns and villages in Cornwall where we work.
Here we cover the PL12 postcode area. Streets in the area include Anderton Road, Great Longlands Drive and Hawkins Lea, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover include Burraton (1 mile south-east), Burraton Coombe (1 mile south), South Pill (1 mile south-east), Saltash (1 mile south-east) and Trematon (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Stonehouse (5 miles south-east), Liskeard (10 miles west), Addington (10 miles west), Looe (10 miles south-west), Torpoint (4 miles south-east) and Callington (7 miles north-west).
Near you in Carkeel
We visit homes around Church of St Mary, Burraton Community Primary School and Saltash.net Community School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Saltash station, roughly 1.7 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Plymouth General Hospital (4 miles south-east) and Trematon Castle (1.4 miles south).
The process
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive on time, sheet and mask the area around the job, carry out the work and tidy away. Allow two to three hours for most chips. Before leaving, we tell you when it can be used and how to look after it.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- We match both the colour and the shine.
- We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, normally the next day.
How to prepare
- Make sure the area is dry
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
Ask for a price
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them to us with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price. Quotes are free and no obligation.
Related advice
What your bath is made of matters
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and often freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, in much the same way.
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
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Keeping it looking good
Looking after the surface is easy:
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
- Rinse it down after each bath
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
Use gentle, non-abrasive cleaners and avoid dropping heavy items on the repaired area. Get any new chip seen to quickly, before rust can start.
Rust under enamel spreads surprisingly quickly. Left for months, a small chip can grow into a large rust patch, so it pays to deal with it early.
How we price bath repair
Repairs from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before you book. We take into account:
- Access to the area
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Doing more than one item at once
- How much damage there is
We charge the same wherever you are, so there’s no premium for Carkeel. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
How to get a fixed quote
Two or three clear pictures are normally enough. It helps if you send:
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
There’s no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
Should you replace it?
For damage in one or two places, a repair is the obvious choice. It costs far less than a new bath plus fitting, it takes one visit, and nothing else in the room changes. 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 Carkeel clients choose us
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Same prices wherever you are
- One visit for most repairs
See our full price list or bath cost comparison.
What we’re called out for in Carkeel
Rust tends to begin where water collects, around the waste, under the taps or in an old chip. Water on bare metal causes rust that creeps under the surrounding enamel.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- Chips caused by builders
- A chipped rim or side
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Rust by the waste and overflow
Before you book anyone
- How your room will be protected
- How changes to the job are handled
- If travel is included in the price
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
For landlords and businesses
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send photos, the address and how to get access.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
