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Bath chip & crack repair in Carnkie, Cornwall
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths at your home in Carnkie, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Repairs from £95
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
About our bath repair in Carnkie
A typical bath repair is a few hours’ work, and the bath is back in use the next day. You won’t need a plumber or tiler, because nothing is disconnected. We work on pressed steel enamel, whirlpool & spa baths and acrylic, and common reasons people contact us are snagging damage from a refit and rust by the waste and overflow.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Where
- Carnkie (TR16)
- Region
- Cornwall
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Repair or replace: which is better?
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 a plumber has to disconnect and reconnect everything. A repair skips all of it. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. We don’t add extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Carnkie
- No need to remove anything
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Most jobs done in one visit
- A year’s guarantee on all work
Read our prices page or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
What we cannot put right
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.
What we work on
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
Common problems we fix in Carnkie
Most bath damage comes from something dropped: a shampoo bottle, a shower head, a tile or a tool during a refit. On enamelled baths, any chip down to the metal will start to rust.
You may need us if you’ve spotted any of these:
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- Holes from dropped items
- Rust spots around the plughole
Questions to ask before you book
- How soon you can use it again
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- What protection goes down before work starts
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
DIY kit or professional repair?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is usually cheaper.
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
Carnkie and nearby
Carnkie is about 2 miles south-west of Redruth, in Cornwall. Jobs in Carnkie are booked in like any other job: a fixed price from your photos, and a technician at your door on the day. We work in 644 places in Cornwall, from the larger towns to small villages.
Postcode districts we cover here: TR16. Jobs here include addresses on Globe Square, Loscombe Road and Grace Close. We also travel to Piece (1 mile west), Four Lanes (1 mile south), Bosleake (1 mile west), Carn Brea Village (1 mile north) and Church Town (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Truro (9 miles north-east), Falmouth (8 miles south-east), Penzance (15 miles south-west), Helston (8 miles south), Hayle (8 miles west) and St Ives (11 miles west).
What’s near Carnkie
Our clients here include homes close to Church of St Euny, Pencoys Primary School and Redruth School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Redruth station, roughly 1.5 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Shire Horse Farm and Carriage Museum (1 mile south-west) and Camborne Redruth Community Hospital (1.1 miles north). The countryside around Carnkie includes Carnmenellis.
- Local facilities include Kerrier (2.4 miles west)
What we do, step by step
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, protect the area, and get on with the job, which normally takes two to three hours for most chips. If anything looks different from your pictures, we will talk to you before going ahead.
- 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.
- Finish coats go on, then the repair is polished to blend in.
- The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the following day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
Ask for a price
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the entire bath, add your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
Advice
How we price bath repair
Prices start from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price depends on:
- How many items we do on one visit
- What kind of damage it is
- Unusual colours or finishes
- How many areas need work
Instead of hourly rates, we price the whole job up front. Damage, material and access decide it.
Quotes from your photos
Most quotes are done from photos alone. To make it quick:
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Something in shot to show the size
- The material, if you know it
- Natural light rather than flash
Most customers in Carnkie get their price from photos. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Carnkie: your questions answered
What areas do you cover?
Across the UK, so Carnkie is covered. Our prices are the same everywhere.
Will there be a smell?
There can be some smell while we work, which is why we ventilate. It fades as everything cures.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
We look at the pictures and reply with a fixed price and some dates. If anything’s unclear, we will ask for another photo.
Can you repair a failed DIY repair?
Yes, we do this often. The old material comes out, any rust is treated, then we repair it properly.
How do I get a price for bath repair in Carnkie?
Prices start from £95. We give a fixed quote from your pictures. Send a close-up and a photo of the whole item and your postcode.
Can landlords book you?
Yes, often. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Can you fix rust around the plughole?
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.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Just add the extra items to your photos and we will quote them together.
Looking after it afterwards
It’s all simple stuff:
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
- Rinse it down after each bath
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
- Make sure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and avoid dropping heavy items on the repaired area. Get any new chip seen to quickly, before rust can start.
Don’t leave a chip on a steel or cast iron bath. Once water reaches the metal, rust begins, turning a quick repair into a bigger one.
For landlords and businesses
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
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