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Bath chip & crack repair in Flushing, Cornwall

Bath repair in Flushing without the cost of replacing. Get a fixed quote from your pictures, then we come to you.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
  • Rust spots around the plughole
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath repair near Flushing

What bath repair costs

Repairs from £95. There’s no area surcharge for Flushing. The price reflects:

  • Where the damage is and how we get to it
  • The size and number of damaged areas
  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first
  • The colour and finish to match

Compared with replacing, a repair is generally a fraction of the price, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.

How to get a fixed price

You can generally get a fixed price without us visiting. To make it quick:

  • A photo taken from further back
  • One sharp close-up of the damage
  • Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
  • Any details about the material

To get a price, send two or three pictures through our quote form or call us. We will say straight away whether it can be repaired.

Bath repair in Flushing without replacing anything

Whether your bath is steel, cast iron or acrylic, we can repair it. The method changes with the material: metal baths need any rust dealt with first, and acrylic cracks need support from behind. Whether it’s a failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting and chips along the edge of the bath, we can usually put it right.

Every repair is covered by a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Cornwall.

Location
Flushing (TR11)
Area hub
Cornwall
Warranty
One year on every repair
Quote
From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: a chipped, rust-stained bath around the plughole

Questions from Flushing

Something went through my bath. Can it be fixed?

Usually, yes, if we can reach behind it. We back the hole, fill it and refinish the surface.

What happens if you find more damage?

It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. You decide whether to go ahead.

Do I need to be at home?

We need someone to let us in. You don’t need to watch us work.

How soon can you come?

We’ll give you dates with your quote. If it’s urgent, say so and we’ll do what we can.

Do you come to Flushing?

Yes. We cover the whole UK and come to Flushing. Send photos and we will quote, or call 0345 017 0787.

Can you repair something that is been repaired before?

Yes, we often do. Removing the old work can add time, and that’s in the quote.

How do I book?

A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.

Can I get a quote without a visit?

Normally, yes. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed quote without visiting.

What a repair can’t fix

To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:

  • A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
  • A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
  • Metal that has corroded all the way through

If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think before booking.

What we work on

  • Whirlpool & spa baths
  • Acrylic
  • Pressed steel enamel
  • Cast iron enamel
  • Roll-top & freestanding

Common problems we fix in Flushing

Many chips happen while the bathroom is being fitted. Tradespeople drop tools and tiles into the bath, frequently before anyone notices. We repair snagging damage like this regularly.

The things customers usually mention when they call are:

  • Holes from dropped items
  • An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
  • Snagging damage from a refit
  • Chips along the edge of the bath

Before you book anyone

  • Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
  • How long it needs to cure
  • What protection goes down before work starts
  • What aftercare is recommended

Our hiring checklist

Repairing versus replacing in Flushing

Many people think a damaged bath means a new one. Normally it doesn’t: a proper repair gives it years more use, and costs far less than the disruption of a replacement. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.

Why Flushing clients choose us

  • Nothing taken out or refitted
  • We come to you, anywhere in the UK
  • Same prices wherever you are
  • Free fixed quotes from pictures

See our pricing and bath cost comparison.

What we do, step by step

From the moment we arrive, we keep the work contained to the one room. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the job takes a morning or an afternoon, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.

  1. We protect the bath and the floor around it.
  2. The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased, and any rust is treated.
  3. Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
  4. Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
  5. We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, normally the next day.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Make sure the room can be ventilated
  • Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
  • Let us know about parking or access

Getting a price

There’s no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.

Get a fixed quote

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What your bath is made of matters

Pressed steel

Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Exposed steel rusts fast, especially around the waste, so early repairs matter.

Cast iron

A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that is what we repair.

DIY repairs versus a professional job

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.

We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.

Keeping it looking good

Most damage we see is avoidable. These habits help:

  • Don’t scrub with anything abrasive
  • Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
  • A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
  • Get any new chip repaired before it rusts

Leave the repair to cure for as long as we say before running a bath. From then on, mild cleaning is all it needs.

Small chips are quick to repair. Left alone, they stain and can rust, so early repair saves time and money.

Where we work around Flushing

Flushing is about 1 mile north-east of Falmouth, in Cornwall. Our repair technicians come to homes and businesses in Flushing, so nothing has to leave your home. We work in 644 places across Cornwall.

Our visits in TR11 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether you live on Church Lane, Kersey Road and Coventry Road or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. We also travel to Tregew (1 mile north), Trelew (1 mile north), Falmouth (1 mile south-west), Mylor Churchtown (1 mile north-east) and Bissom (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Truro (7 miles north), Camborne (11 miles west), Redruth (8 miles north-west), Helston (10 miles south-west), Hayle (15 miles west) and Rosewarne (11 miles west).

Landmarks near Flushing

In Flushing, that means homes near Falmouth School, Flushing School and St Michael and All Angels Church and the streets around them. Flushing’s nearest station is Falmouth Docks station, about 1.2 miles south-east. Nearby you’ll also find Falmouth Community Hospital (1 mile south-west) and St Mawes Castle (2.2 miles east).

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