Cornwall · England
Bath Repair in East Taphouse
Bath repair in East Taphouse without the cost of replacing. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, then we come to you.
- Repairs from £95
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- Deep scratches in acrylic
About our bath repair in East Taphouse
Small damage on a bath is worth repairing early. On steel and cast iron, exposed metal starts to rust, while cracks in acrylic grow each time the bath moves. A repair stops both. We’re frequently asked to fix a cracked acrylic bath and a chipped rim or side, across pressed steel enamel, whirlpool & spa baths and roll-top & freestanding.
Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee in East Taphouse and across Cornwall.
- Area
- East Taphouse (PL14)
- County
- Cornwall
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
When to call us in East Taphouse
Baths take more knocks than people expect: bottles, shower heads and razors are dropped every day, and taps and wastes are tightened against the surface. Over time, chips and rust spots are almost inevitable.
Most people contact us when they notice one of these:
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- Impact holes in acrylic
Questions to ask before booking
- What protection goes down before work starts
- How long it needs to cure
- What preparation is included
- What aftercare is recommended
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
Aftercare tips
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Do not scrub with anything abrasive
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
- Rinse it down after each bath
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
In the first few days, avoid putting weight or bottles on the repair. After that, normal gentle cleaning is fine.
A chip on a metal bath shouldn’t be left. Once water reaches the metal, rust begins, turning a quick repair into a bigger one.
What your bath is made of matters
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 the part we put right.
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, just like other baths.
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price depends on:
- The colour and finish to match
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- How many items we do on one visit
- What kind of damage it is
The price depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed quote from your pictures, so you know the cost before you book.
How to get a fixed quote
The better the photos, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- Details of any past repairs
- Something in shot to show the size
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- The material, if you know it
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of photos through our quote form or call us. We will say immediately if a repair is the right fix.
East Taphouse: your questions answered
How long before I can use the bath?
Normally by the following day, though it depends on what we have done.
How invisible is a bath repair?
On a bath in good condition, a colour matched repair is very hard to spot. On older, dull enamel the repair can look glossier than the area around it.
Do you charge for travel?
No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Is the work guaranteed?
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.
Can pets and children be at home?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children.
What about rust by the waste?
Yes. We take out the rust and any loose enamel, seal and fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Yes, we often do. Removing the old work can add time, and that is in the quote.
Is there any odour?
There can be some smell while we work. It clears as the materials cure.
Nearby places to East Taphouse
Other services in East Taphouse
East Taphouse and nearby
East Taphouse is about 5 miles west of Liskeard, in Cornwall. Our technicians come to homes and businesses in East Taphouse, so nothing has to leave your home. We work in 644 places across Cornwall.
Here we cover the PL14 postcode area. Jobs here include addresses on Salts Meadow, Lower Hillside and Highway. Neighbouring places we cover include Twelvewoods (2 miles north-east), Dobwalls (2 miles north-east), St Neot (3 miles north), Herodsfoot (3 miles south-east) and Moorswater (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover St Austell (12 miles south-west), Bodmin (7 miles west), Saltash (15 miles east), Liskeard (5 miles east), Sandy Bottom (11 miles south-west) and Addington (5 miles east).
Landmarks near East Taphouse
In East Taphouse, that means homes near Connon Methodist Church and Braddock CofE Primary School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Coombe station, roughly 3.5 miles east. Further afield, we also cover the area around Thorburn Museum & Gallery (2.3 miles north-east) and Dobwalls and Trewidland (2.3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Cabilla and Redrice Woods.
When a repair is not the answer
It helps to know what we cannot do too:
- 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
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think.
Materials we work on in East Taphouse
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
The process
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive at the agreed slot, sheet and mask the area around the job, carry out the work and clear up. Allow two to three hours for most chips from start to finish. Before we go, we will explain when it can be used and how to care for it.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased.
- We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
- 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
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
Getting a price
You don’t need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
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For landlords and businesses
Letting agents often send us photos straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, so there is no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. Several plots can be done in one visit.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
