Cornwall · England
Bath Repair for Cockwells homes
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths at your home in Cockwells, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Repairs from £95
- Holes from dropped items
- Rusty patches near the plughole
Cockwells and nearby
Cockwells is about 4 miles north-east of Penzance, in Cornwall. From the centre of Cockwells to the outlying streets, the service is the same: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Cockwells is one of 644 places in Cornwall where we work.
Postcode districts we cover here: TR20. We also cover the places around Cockwells: Whitecross (1 mile north-east), Crowlas (1 mile south-west), Canon's Town (1 mile north-east), Ludgvan (1 mile south-west) and Varfell (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Camborne (9 miles north-east), Redruth (12 miles north-east), Penzance (4 miles south-west), Helston (10 miles east), Hayle (4 miles north-east) and St Ives (4 miles north).
Landmarks near Cockwells
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Ludgvan School and Star Inn, among other places. The nearest railway station is St Erth station, roughly 1.6 miles north-east. A little further out are Age Of Steam (0.7 miles south) and Penwith (2.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Marazion Marsh RSPB Reserve and Castle an Dinas.
Bath repair in Cockwells, done in place
Most bath damage, from chips and cracks to rust spots and holes, can be repaired with the bath left exactly where it is. Nothing is unplumbed, your tiles stay as they are, and the finish is matched to the rest of the bath. We regularly repair cast iron enamel, whirlpool & spa baths and acrylic, and the jobs we see most are rust spots around the plughole and chips on the rim or sides.
Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee in Cockwells and across Cornwall.
- Area
- Cockwells (TR20)
- Area hub
- Cornwall
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Different materials, different repairs
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.
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. They do not rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it won’t stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is generally cheaper.
What we do, step by step
On the day itself, there is little for you to do. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we will take it from there. Most visits take two to three hours for most chips, tidy-up included.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage, and any rust is treated.
- 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, generally the day after.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
Get a quote
To get a price, send a couple of photos through our quote form or call us. We’ll say right away if a repair is the right fix.
Related advice
When to call us in Cockwells
Glass and heavy bottles cause more chips than anything else. Taps and wastes cause problems too: water collects there, so chips nearby rust quickly.
Contact us if you’ve noticed:
- Chips on the rim or sides
- Damage beneath the taps
- Holes from dropped items
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
Comparing quotes
- What aftercare is recommended
- Who turns up on the day
- If travel is included in the price
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
Nearby places to Cockwells
More services for Cockwells
Landlords, agents and businesses in Cockwells
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
When we would advise against a repair
A repair isn’t always the answer, and we would rather say so up front. Repairs won’t solve:
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.
Materials we repair
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
How we price bath repair
Repairs from £95. You will not pay by the hour. The price depends on:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- What kind of damage it is
- The size and number of damaged areas
What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed price from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
Quotes from your pictures
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage. Try to send:
- Any details about the material
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- One picture of the whole bath
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and we will come back with a fixed figure.
Cockwells questions
Will you leave a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and we clean up when we’ve finished.
Will there be a smell?
Expect a mild smell while we’re working.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.
Are you accredited?
We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Can rust on a bath be repaired?
Yes. We remove the rust and loose enamel, fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
Something went through my bath. Can it be fixed?
Usually, yes, if we can reach behind it. The hole is backed, filled and refinished to match.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Typically, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Can a cracked acrylic bath be fixed?
Generally, yes, as long as we can get to the back of the crack to support it. Take off the bath panel and check, or send us a photo.
Should you replace it?
People frequently assume a cracked or chipped bath has to come out. In most cases it does not: a repair keeps the bath in service for years, and costs far less than the disruption of a replacement. Prices start from £95. Our prices are the same across the UK, so there’s no premium for Cockwells. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
What you get with us
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Colour-matched on site
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Work done at your home or business
Read our full price list and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
