Cornwall · England
Bath Repair for Gunnislake homes
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for homes and businesses in Gunnislake and across Cornwall. Send pictures for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- Chips under the taps
How we handle bath repair in Gunnislake
Whether your bath is steel, cast iron or acrylic, we can repair it. Each material is repaired a little differently: metal baths need any rust dealt with first, and acrylic cracks need support from behind. We regularly repair roll-top & freestanding, whirlpool & spa baths and pressed steel enamel, and the jobs we see most are impact holes in acrylic and rust by the waste and overflow.
A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Where
- Gunnislake (PL18)
- County
- Cornwall
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Signs you need bath repair in Gunnislake
Damage during fitting is very common. Tradespeople drop tools and tiles into the bath, frequently before anyone notices. Snagging repairs like these are a regular job for us.
Clients generally contact us about:
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
Before booking anyone
- What happens if they find more damage
- What protection goes down before work starts
- How the colour is matched
- What preparation is included
What we do, step by step
Arrival times are agreed in advance, so you’re not left guessing. Once we’re there, the work takes a morning or an afternoon in most cases. The room is left tidy.
- We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and rust.
- Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
- The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
- We apply the finish coats and polish the repair so it blends in.
- The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the next day.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Point us to the nearest place to park
Getting a price
Most clients in Gunnislake get their price from pictures. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
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What affects the price in Gunnislake
Prices start from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Gunnislake. What changes the price is:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- The type of damage
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Unusual colours or finishes
Compared with replacing, a repair is generally a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Send pictures for a quote
Before you send pictures, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- Where you are, by postcode
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Details of any past repairs
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the whole bath, add your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
When we’d advise against a repair
In fairness, there are a few things a repair won’t fix:
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we can’t get to from below
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
DIY kit or professional repair?
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair won’t last.
Your questions about bath repair in Gunnislake
Something went through my bath. Can it be fixed?
Generally. Send us a photo of the hole and one from under the bath if you can.
Will the price change on the day?
The price is fixed for what the photos show. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.
Can you fix rust around the plughole?
Yes. We remove the rust and loose enamel, fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
Is the work guaranteed?
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
How long does the repair take to cure?
Normally by the following day, though it depends on what we’ve done.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.
Do you charge for travel?
There’s no separate call-out charge. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.
About Gunnislake
Gunnislake is about 3 miles south-west of Tavistock, in Cornwall. From the centre of Gunnislake to the outlying streets, the service is the same: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. We cover 644 places across Cornwall, from the larger towns to small villages.
We cover every part of PL18 and the streets around it. We regularly work on streets such as Station Road, Sand Hill and Calstock Road and the roads around them. If you are just outside Gunnislake, we cover Middle Dimson (1 mile north-west), Higher Dimson (1 mile west), Lower Dimson (1 mile north), Dimson (1 mile north-west) and Drakewalls (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Stonehouse (11 miles south), Saltash (8 miles south), Liskeard (12 miles south-west), Launceston (10 miles north-west), Addington (11 miles west) and Torpoint (10 miles south).
Near you in Gunnislake
Our customers here include homes close to Tamar Valley AONB, Church of St Ann and Gunnislake Primary Academy. Gunnislake has its own railway station: Gunnislake station. Well-known places in the area include Cotehele Discovery Centre (2.2 miles south) and Tavistock Hospital (3.2 miles north-east). Not far away are Hingston Down.
Looking after it afterwards
A little care keeps the finish looking good. Our advice:
- Rinse it down after each bath
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
- Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
Don’t leave razors, cans or hair grips in the bath, as they can leave rust marks. And fix dripping taps promptly.
Tape over a fresh chip or crack until it’s repaired, so water cannot get in. Take it off before we arrive.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Gunnislake
If you manage property in Gunnislake, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Send photos for each one and we’ll price them together.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Gunnislake as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
Repairing versus replacing in Gunnislake
A new bath costs more than the bath itself: taking out the old one, plumbing, tiling, a panel and redecorating. With a repair, it’s one visit and one price. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Gunnislake. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Gunnislake
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- One price list for the whole UK
- One visit for most repairs
- A fixed quote before booking
See our prices page or bath cost comparison.
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