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Bath Repair in Fraddam

Local bath repair for Fraddam: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Holes from dropped items
  • A cracked acrylic bath
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath repair in Fraddam

How we handle bath repair in Fraddam

Chips, cracks, rust spots and small holes is repaired in place. There’s no plumbing to disconnect, your tiles stay as they are, and the finish is matched to the rest of the bath. We are often asked to fix a kit repair that didn’t last and chips along the edge of the bath, on pressed steel enamel, whirlpool & spa baths and roll-top & freestanding.

All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months. We return to put right any problem with the work.

Acrylic bath corner rebuilt by Surface Doctor, before and after
Location
Fraddam (TR27)
Area hub
Cornwall
Cover
A year, on every repair
Quotes
From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026

Landlord and trade work in Fraddam

We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Fraddam as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.

Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.

What we do, step by step

When we visit, we arrive at the time we’ve agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. Expect it to take a morning or an afternoon. We tidy up before we leave and let you know when you can use it again.

  1. We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and rust.
  2. Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
  3. The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
  4. We build up the finish and polish it into the surrounding enamel.
  5. The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the following day.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
  • Let us know which floor the room is on
  • Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access

Getting a price

If you are in Fraddam and want a price, the easiest route is pictures: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.

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Our work in Fraddam

Fraddam is about 5 miles south-west of Camborne, in Cornwall. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Fraddam is one of 644 places in Cornwall where we work.

Our visits in TR27 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether you live on Fraddam Road and Pilgrims Way or a nearby road, we can come to you. Neighbouring places we cover include Deveral (1 mile north), Calloose (1 mile north-east), Leedstown (1 mile east), Gwinear Downs (1 mile east) and St Erth Praze (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Falmouth (13 miles east), Camborne (5 miles north-east), Redruth (8 miles north-east), Penzance (8 miles west), Helston (6 miles south-east) and St Ives (6 miles north-west).

Landmarks near Fraddam

We visit homes around The Duke Of Leeds Public House, Hayle Academy and Leedstown Community Primary School and the streets around them. Fraddam’s nearest station is Hayle station, roughly 2.5 miles north-west. A little further out are Hayle Heritage Centre (2.5 miles north-west) and Acton Castle (4.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Fraddam includes Godolphin Hill.

Map of Fraddam © OpenStreetMap contributors

Should I try a DIY kit first?

Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is generally cheaper.

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.

Common problems we fix in Fraddam

Rust typically starts where water sits, by the plughole, beneath dripping taps or in an unrepaired chip. Water on bare metal causes rust that creeps under the surrounding enamel.

Customers generally contact us about:

  • A chipped rim or side
  • A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
  • Cracks in an acrylic bath
  • Scuffs and scratches in the surface

Comparing quotes

  • How the colour is matched
  • How changes to the job are handled
  • How to care for the finish
  • What the guarantee covers, and for how long

10 questions to ask before booking

Different materials, different repairs

Acrylic

Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. There’s no rust, but cracks, holes and scratches happen, and cracks need support from behind to stay fixed.

Composite and resin

Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and often freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, just like other baths.

When a repair is not the answer

We’d rather lose a job than do one that won’t last, so here’s what a repair cannot put right:

  • Metal that has corroded all the way through
  • Cracks in acrylic we can’t reach from underneath
  • A whole bath that’s dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix

Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.

What we work on

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

Fraddam questions

Do the materials smell?

Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, so we ventilate the room. It clears as the materials cure.

I tried a repair kit. Can you fix it?

Yes, we do this often. We strip it out, deal with any rust and repair it again.

When can you do it?

Your quote comes with available dates. Tell us if you need it done quickly.

Do you cover the entire of Cornwall?

We work UK-wide, and that includes Fraddam. Prices don’t change with location.

Do you repair coloured baths?

Yes, we match coloured baths too. We tint the finish to your bath on site.

Can tenants book a repair?

Of course. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.

Will I be able to see the repair?

The goal is a repair that blends in. How well it disappears depends on the condition of the rest of the bath.

Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?

Typically, yes. We remove the old repair before doing a new one.

Aftercare tips

Looking after the surface is easy, and it makes a real difference:

  • Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
  • Don’t leave a fresh chip for long
  • Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
  • Ensure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot

Leave the repair to cure for as long as we say before running a bath. After that, gentle cleaning keeps it looking good.

If water is getting through a crack, stop using the bath. Leaks under a bath can damage floors and ceilings.

How we price bath repair

Prices start from £95. Prices are worked out job by job, from your photos. What matters most is:

  • The colour and finish to match
  • The material and finish
  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
  • How easy the damage is to reach

What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed price from your photos, so you know the cost before you book.

Quotes from your pictures

You can take the pictures on your phone, there is no need for anything special. Just make sure we can see:

  • Natural light rather than flash
  • Any earlier repairs or coatings
  • Something in shot to show the size
  • The material, if you know it

Upload photos of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, with your TR27 postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.

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