Cornwall · England
Bath Repair in Clampits
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for householders, landlords and businesses in Clampits. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
How we handle bath repair in Clampits
We see every kind of bath damage: chips from dropped bottles, rust round the plughole, cracks in acrylic and holes from falling tools. All of it is repaired where the bath stands with a one-year guarantee. Our technicians work on whirlpool & spa baths, pressed steel enamel and acrylic, and common reasons people contact us are an old repair that has yellowed or come loose and scuffs and scratches in the surface.
All our work comes with our one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Clampits (PL17)
- Area hub
- Cornwall
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
How to look after the repair
Once the work has cured, treat it gently:
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
- Store metal items away from the bath
- Have new chips seen to early
Don’t leave razors, cans or hair grips in the bath, because they can mark the enamel. A dripping tap should be fixed early, too.
Avoid standing in a cracked acrylic bath until it’s fixed. Each time it flexes, the crack grows, and it can start to leak underneath.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. We don’t charge extra for travel to Clampits. The price depends on:
- The material
- Access to the area
- The colour and finish to match
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is typically a fraction of the price, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
Send pictures for a quote
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage, and it saves a visit. Try to send:
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job.
How the visit works
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, protect the area, and get on with the job, which usually takes a few hours, depending on the damage. If anything looks different from your pictures, we will talk to you before going ahead.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
- The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of the bath.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
Getting a price
We price from pictures so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and we’ll come back with a fixed figure.
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When we would advise against a repair
Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits:
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we cannot get to from below
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Materials we work on in Clampits
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
DIY repairs versus a professional job
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair won’t last.
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and often freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, just like other baths.
Cast iron
Cast iron is heavy and rigid, finished with fired enamel. Chips can rust if left, but the body of the bath lasts a very long time, which makes it well worth repairing.
Questions from Clampits
Is a cracked acrylic bath repairable?
Usually, yes, if we can reach the underside to reinforce it. Take off the bath panel and check, or send us a picture.
What areas do you cover?
We work UK-wide. Prices do not change with location.
How invisible is a bath repair?
On a glossy bath, you will struggle to find it. On worn enamel, it can look shinier than the rest.
Can you repair a hole in a bath?
Often, if there’s access underneath. The hole is backed, filled and refinished to match.
Is a bath repair durable?
Yes, if it’s prepared properly and the bath is sound. It carries our one-year guarantee.
How quickly can you book me in?
That depends on our diary for your area. Send pictures with your postcode and we’ll reply with the earliest dates.
What does bath repair cost?
Repairs from £95. We give a fixed price from your pictures. Send a close-up and a picture of the whole item and your postcode.
Do the materials smell?
There can be some smell while we work. It clears as the materials cure.
Repairing versus replacing in Clampits
Many people think a damaged bath means a new one. In most cases it doesn’t: a repair keeps the bath in service for years, and costs far less than the disruption of a replacement. Our bath repair starts from £95. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. You’ll see the full price before booking.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Clampits
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Colour-matched on site
- Work done at your home or business
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
See our pricing or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Where we work around Clampits
Clampits is about 5 miles south-west of Tavistock, in Cornwall. Book a date that suits you, and you will know when to expect us, so there is no waiting around. Clampits is one of 644 places in Cornwall we cover.
Postcode districts we cover here: PL17. If you are just outside Clampits, we cover Norris Green (1 mile north-east), Harrowbarrow (1 mile north-west), St Ann's Chapel (1 mile north), Albaston (1 mile north-east) and Drakewalls (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Stonehouse (10 miles south), Saltash (6 miles south), Liskeard (10 miles west), Launceston (11 miles north-west), Addington (10 miles west) and Looe (14 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Clampits
Our customers here include homes close to Metherell Baptist Church With Attached Sunday School, The Cross House Inn and Tamar Valley AONB and the streets around them. Clampits’s nearest station is Gunnislake station, about 1.5 miles north-east of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Tavistock Hospital (5.1 miles north-east) and Kithill Castle (2.1 miles west). Not far away are Hingston Down.
When to call us in Clampits
Heavy toiletries are the biggest single cause of chips, closely followed by shower heads. Taps and wastes cause problems too: water sits around them, and any chip there soon rusts.
The most common problems we are called about are:
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- Damage beneath the taps
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- Snagging damage from a refit
Before booking anyone
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- Who turns up on the day
- When it can be used again
- What happens if they find more damage
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
