Cornwall · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Foxhole, Cornwall
Our repair technicians come to Foxhole for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage beneath the taps
- Chips caused by builders
Your questions about bath repair in Foxhole
Can you fix rust around the plughole?
Yes. We remove the rust and loose enamel, seal and fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
Is a cracked acrylic bath repairable?
Generally, yes, if we can reach the underside to reinforce it. Take off the bath panel and check, or send us a photo.
Is there a call-out fee?
We don’t add a call-out fee. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.
Will the repair show?
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.
Is it messy?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.
Is the work guaranteed?
All our work carries our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
What happens if you find more damage?
The price is fixed for what the pictures show. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
How we handle bath repair in Foxhole
We repair enamelled steel, cast iron and acrylic baths. Each material is repaired a little differently: rust is treated on metal baths, while cracks in acrylic are reinforced from underneath. Whether it’s rust by the waste and overflow and an old repair that has yellowed or come loose, we can typically put it right, on roll-top & freestanding, whirlpool & spa baths and acrylic alike.
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Foxhole (PL26)
- Area hub
- Cornwall
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Also near Foxhole
Also in Foxhole
Signs you need bath repair in Foxhole
Baths take more knocks than people expect: bottles, shower heads and razors are dropped every day, and fittings press hard against the enamel. Over time, chips and rust spots are almost inevitable.
Clients typically contact us about:
- A cracked acrylic bath
- Chips under the taps
- A chipped rim or side
- Snagging damage from a refit
What your quote should include
- What preparation is included
- How the colour is matched
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- When it can be used again
Different materials, different repairs
Pressed steel
Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Chips rust quickly on steel, especially around the waste, so repair chips early.
Acrylic
An acrylic bath is a moulded sheet strengthened from below. They do not rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.
Covering Foxhole
Foxhole is about 4 miles west of St Austell, in Cornwall. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Foxhole is one of 644 places in Cornwall we cover.
Jobs in PL26 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Chegwyns Hill, Chegwyns and Chapel Road, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Foxhole: Goverseth (1 mile north), Carpalla (1 mile south-east), Nanpean (1 mile north), High Street (1 mile south) and Hornick (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Truro (11 miles south-west), Newquay (10 miles north-west), St Austell (4 miles east), Bodmin (10 miles north-east), Sandy Bottom (4 miles east) and Bethel (4 miles east).
Around Foxhole
In Foxhole, that means homes near St George, Foxhole Learning Academy and Brannel School. Foxhole’s nearest station is St Austell station, about 3.4 miles east. Further afield, we also cover the area around Automobilia Motor Museum (2 miles south-west) and St Austell Community Hospital (4.5 miles south-east). Not far away are Tresayes Quarry and Hensbarrow Beacon.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. There is no area surcharge for Foxhole. The price reflects:
- Whether we combine several jobs
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- The colour and finish to match
- How many areas need work
The price depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed quote from your photos, so you know the cost before you book.
Send pictures for a quote
When you take your pictures, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- Any details about the material
- Natural light rather than flash
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- A picture taken from further back
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them to us with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed price back. Quotes are free and you’re under no obligation.
Honest limits
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- A whole bath that’s dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we cannot get to from below
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we work on in Foxhole
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
Landlord and trade work in Foxhole
For anyone letting property in or around Foxhole, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send photos for each one and we will come back with a combined price.
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
DIY kit or professional repair?
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.
What we do, step by step
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, protect the area, and get on with the job, which typically takes a few hours, depending on the damage. If anything looks different from your photos, we’ll talk to you before going ahead.
- First, we check the damage against your pictures 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.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
Get a quote
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Advice
Repair or replace in Foxhole?
For damage in one or two places, a repair is the obvious choice. It costs far less than a new bath plus fitting, it’s done in one visit, and nothing else in the room changes. Our bath repair starts from £95. We do not add extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Foxhole
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- We leave the room as we found it
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
Read our full price list or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
