Devon · England
Bath Repair for Cornwood homes
Bath repair in and around Cornwood: a fixed quote from pictures, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- Damage beneath the taps
Bath repair in Cornwood, done in place
Whatever the damage, the aim is the same: a smooth, solid repair that blends in. We prepare the area properly, fill and shape it, then match the colour and gloss so it’s level with the surrounding surface. Whether it’s chips caused by builders and a chipped rim or side, we can typically put it right.
You are covered for a year from the day of the repair. Just call us if there is a problem and we will come back.
- Location
- Cornwood (PL21)
- County
- Devon
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Aftercare tips
Most damage we see is avoidable. A few tips:
- Rinse it down after each bath
- Don’t leave a fresh chip for long
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
Use gentle, non-abrasive cleaners and try not to drop heavy bottles on the repair. Deal with new chips early, before rust sets in.
A small chip is a quick job. Left alone, they stain and can rust, so early repair saves time and money.
Also in Cornwood
Questions from Cornwood
Will it make a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.
What does bath repair cost?
Prices start from £95. Because every job differs, we price from pictures. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
Do you do work for letting agents?
We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
In most cases. The old repair comes out first.
How long does the repair take to cure?
Most baths can be used the following day. We’ll tell you the exact curing time when we finish.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the photos cannot show what we need.
Are you accredited?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Are there extra charges for Cornwood?
We don’t add a call-out fee. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.
Should you replace it?
A new bath brings a chain of other jobs: the tiles sitting on the rim tend to break, a new panel is frequently needed, and a plumber has to disconnect and reconnect everything. A repair skips all of it. Our bath repair starts from £95. The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before you book, with no extras added later.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Cornwood
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
Read our pricing and bath cost comparison.
How the visit works
Your technician turns up at the time we agreed with you, introduces themselves and looks over the damage before anything else. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before we open a single tin. Most visits take a few hours, depending on the damage, and we leave the room as we found it.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- We match both the colour and the shine.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the following day.
Preparing for the visit
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
How to get a price
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them over with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed quote back. There is no charge for the quote and you are under no obligation.
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What we are called out for in Cornwood
Many chips happen while the bathroom is being fitted. Tradespeople drop tools and tiles into the bath, often before anyone notices. We repair snagging damage like this regularly.
The things clients typically mention when they call include:
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- Chips under the taps
Questions to ask before you book
- How soon you can use it again
- Aftercare advice
- Whether the price covers travel
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
Our work in Cornwood
Cornwood is about 8 miles east of Plymouth, in Devon. We travel to homes and businesses in Cornwood, so there is no workshop to go to. We cover 586 places across Devon.
Postcode districts we cover here: PL21. That includes homes on Newtown, Abbotts Park and Bond Street. If you are just outside Cornwood, we cover Corntown (1 mile south), Lutton (1 mile west), Yondertown (1 mile south-west), Sparkwell (2 miles south-west) and Lee Mill (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Tavistock (12 miles north-west), Ivybridge (3 miles south-east), Totnes (12 miles east), Kingsbridge (12 miles south-east), Bridgetown (13 miles east) and Salcombe (15 miles south-east).
Around Cornwood
Typical jobs here are in homes near Cornwood Church of England Primary School, Cornwood Inn and Church of St Michael. For rail, the closest station is Ivybridge station, about 3.1 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Moorhaven Hospital (3.9 miles east). Open spaces near Cornwood include Crown Hill Down.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
Honest limits
It helps to know what we can’t do too:
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think before you book.
Materials we repair
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
Different materials, different repairs
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it relies on good support. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that’s what we repair.
Landlord and trade work in Cornwood
If you manage property in Cornwood, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send pictures for each one and we’ll come back with a combined price.
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.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
