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Bath chip & crack repair in Dobwalls, Cornwall
Bath repair for Dobwalls, without a refit. Send us pictures for a fixed price, then book a visit.
- Repairs from £95
- A chipped rim or side
- Holes from dropped items
Bath repair in Dobwalls, done in place
We repair just the damaged spot and colour-match it to the bath, which is far cheaper than replacing a fitted bath and the tiles around it. You can normally use the bath the day after. We’re frequently asked to fix rust by the waste and overflow and impact holes in acrylic, in whirlpool & spa baths, roll-top & freestanding and cast iron enamel.
You’re covered after we leave: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we’ll explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Area
- Dobwalls (PL14)
- Region
- Cornwall
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
How to care for the repair
A little care keeps the finish looking good. Our advice:
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
- Do not scrub with anything abrasive
- Store metal items away from the bath
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
A repaired bath needs no special treatment. Skip bleach and gritty creams and rinse after use.
A chip on a metal bath shouldn’t be left. Water gets to the metal and rust starts, turning a quick repair into a bigger one.
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What we are called out for in Dobwalls
A cracked acrylic bath generally wasn’t supported properly. Legs that aren’t adjusted, a missing cradle or a soft floor let the bath move until the acrylic gives way.
People typically call us after spotting something like this:
- Chips under the taps
- Impact holes in acrylic
- A cracked acrylic bath
- Chips along the edge of the bath
What your quote should include
- When it can be used again
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- Who will actually do the work
- Whether the price covers travel
Landlord and trade work in Dobwalls
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access and we will arrange it.
Letting agents often send us pictures straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
How we price bath repair
Repairs from £95. We give every job a fixed price from photos. These are the things that affect it:
- How hard the colour is to match
- The material and finish
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- How much damage there is
The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. The full price is agreed before you book, with no extras added later.
How to get a fixed price
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. Try to include:
- One picture of the entire bath
- Natural light rather than flash
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- What it’s made of, if you know
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them over with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price. There is no charge for the quote and you’re under no obligation.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are thick and very strong, with a fused enamel surface. Chips can rust if left, but the bath itself lasts for generations, which makes it well worth repairing.
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, just like other baths.
Dobwalls and the surrounding area
Dobwalls is about 3 miles west of Liskeard, in Cornwall. From the centre of Dobwalls to the outlying streets, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Dobwalls is one of 644 towns and villages in Cornwall where we work.
Here we cover the PL14 postcode area. You will find streets such as Dawes Close, Tamblin Avenue and Higher Meadow, and we cover them all. If you’re just outside Dobwalls, we cover Twelvewoods (1 mile north-west), Moorswater (1 mile east), East Taphouse (2 miles south-west), Lamellion (2 miles east) and Liskeard (3 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as St Austell (14 miles south-west), Bodmin (9 miles west), Saltash (13 miles east), Launceston (14 miles north-east), Sandy Bottom (14 miles south-west) and Addington (3 miles east).
Near you in Dobwalls
Around Dobwalls, we work in homes near Liskeard School and Community College, Church of St Peter Including Wall And Railings To South and Dobwalls Community Primary School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Coombe station, roughly 1.8 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Dobwalls and Trewidland (within half a mile east) and Thorburn Museum & Gallery (less than half a mile north). Open spaces near Dobwalls include Cabilla and Redrice Woods and Brown Gelly.
Honest limits
We would rather lose a job than do one that will not last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:
- A whole bath that’s dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we can’t get to from below
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Materials we repair
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
How the visit works
Your technician turns up at the time we agreed with you and checks the damage against your photos first. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before any work starts. The work itself takes a morning or an afternoon, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- First, we check the damage against your photos and agree the plan.
- Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
- 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
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
Get a quote
Email us photos of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, with your PL14 postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.
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Why repair rather than replace?
A repair makes sense whenever the damage is localised. It costs far less than a new bath plus fitting, it takes one visit, and the bathroom stays exactly as it is. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Instead of hourly rates, we price the entire job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Dobwalls
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Most jobs done in one visit
Read our pricing and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
FAQs for Dobwalls
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses.
What information do you need?
Send pictures through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day, mainly so nothing gets touched before it has cured.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
In most cases. The old repair comes out first.
I tried a repair kit. Can you fix it?
Yes. We take out the old repair and do it properly. Tell us about it when you send photos.
Is there a call-out fee?
We do not add a call-out fee. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.
Something went through my bath. Can it be fixed?
In most cases. Photos of the hole and the underside help us check.
Is a bath repair permanent?
Yes, if it’s prepared properly and the bath is sound. It’s covered by our one-year guarantee.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
