Cornwall · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Hayle, Cornwall
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for homes and businesses in Hayle and across Cornwall. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Damage beneath the taps
How we handle bath repair in Hayle
You do not need a new bath because of a chip. We fill the damage, shape it to the curve of the bath and refinish it, with the colour mixed on site. If you are dealing with scratches you can feel with a fingernail and rust spots around the plughole, we can normally put it right.
Peace of mind is built in: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we’ll explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Location
- Hayle (TR27)
- Region
- Cornwall
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Do you need bath repair in Hayle?
A cracked acrylic bath typically wasn’t supported properly. Loose legs, no proper cradle or a floor that gives let the bath move.
If you can see any of these, send us a photo:
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- Chips under the taps
- Rust spots around the plughole
- Holes from dropped items
Questions to ask before you book
- What protection goes down before work starts
- What happens if they find more damage
- How soon you can use it again
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
Our work in Hayle
Hayle is about 15 miles west of Falmouth, in Cornwall. Our repair technicians come to homes and businesses in Hayle, so nothing has to leave your home. Hayle is one of 644 places in Cornwall where we work.
We work across TR27 and the streets around it. Local streets include Market Street, Market Square and Foundry Square, and we cover them all. Hayle is on the B3301 and B3302, which makes it straightforward to reach. Other places close to Hayle include Phillack (1 mile north), Foundry (1 mile south-west), Lelant (1 mile west), St Erth (2 miles south-west) and Rose-an-Grouse (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Falmouth (15 miles east), Camborne (5 miles east), Redruth (9 miles east), Penzance (7 miles south-west), Helston (9 miles south-east) and St Ives (4 miles north-west).
Near you in Hayle
We visit homes around Hayle Recreation Ground, Bodriggy Academy and The Cornubia Tavern. Nearby too are Hayle Academy (within half a mile south) and St Felicitas and St Piala's Church (0.5 miles north). The closest station to Hayle is Hayle station, roughly 0.5 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Hayle Heritage Centre (0.6 miles south-west) and St Michael's Hospital (0.9 miles south-west). The countryside around Hayle includes Trink Hill.
FAQs for Hayle
Will the repair show?
We aim for a repair you can’t easily find. The rest of the bath’s condition makes a difference, and we will tell you what to expect.
What information do you need?
Some pictures, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, access to the room.
Do the materials smell?
A little, depending on the job. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum, and it soon fades.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
What about rust by the waste?
Yes, it’s one of the most common repairs we do. We take it back to sound metal, seal it, fill it and match the colour.
I tried a repair kit. Can you fix it?
Regularly. The old material comes out, any rust is treated, then we repair it properly.
What happens after I send pictures?
We review the photos and send a fixed quote.
Do you do work for letting agents?
We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
DIY kit or professional repair?
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair won’t last.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is usually the cheaper route.
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. You will know the full cost before booking. We take into account:
- The material
- The size and number of damaged areas
- How hard the colour is to match
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Send photos for a quote
Before you send pictures, a few simple things make all the difference:
- The material, if you know it
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
Most customers in Hayle get their price from photos. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
What we do, step by step
We begin by going over the job with you, so there are no surprises. Next, we cover and mask everything nearby and the work begins. Allow a few hours, and we’ll keep you posted as we go.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- We match both the colour and the shine.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the next day.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking or access
- Clear the area around the damage
- Have a window or extractor fan available
Getting a price
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed quote back. There’s no charge for the quote and no obligation.
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Why repair rather than replace?
Swapping a damaged bath for a new one typically means a plumber, lifting out the old bath, re-tiling and a new panel and disposing of the old one. A repair deals only with the damage in one visit. Our bath repair starts from £95. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send photos and we will give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Hayle
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Fixed prices from your pictures
- Colour-matched on site
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
Take a look at our pricing and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Landlord and trade work in Hayle
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Hayle use us as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it normally costs far less than a refit.
What your bath is made of matters
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’s what we repair.
Acrylic
An acrylic bath is a moulded sheet strengthened from below. There’s no rust, but cracks, holes and scratches happen, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.
When a repair isn’t the answer
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair can’t fix:
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we cannot get to from below
- A steel bath rusted through
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Materials we repair
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
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