Cornwall · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Hele, Cornwall
Our technicians come to Hele for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
About our bath repair in Hele
A typical bath repair is a few hours’ work, and you can generally bathe again the day after. There is no need to book a plumber or tiler, because the bath doesn’t move. Our repair technicians work on whirlpool & spa baths, roll-top & freestanding and pressed steel enamel, and people most often call us about rusty patches near the plughole and deep scratches in acrylic.
You’re covered for a year from the day of the repair. Just call us if there’s a problem and we’ll sort it.
- Where
- Hele (EX23)
- County
- Cornwall
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How the visit works
Your technician turns up when we said we would, introduces themselves and checks the damage against your photos first. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before we open a single tin. The work itself takes two to three hours for most chips, and we leave the room as we found it.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage.
- We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
- We match both the colour and the shine.
- We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, normally the following day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
Get a quote
We price from photos so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through.
Related advice
Repairs by material
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
Cast iron
Cast iron is heavy and rigid, finished with fired enamel. Chips can rust if left, but the bath itself lasts for generations, which makes it well worth repairing.
Can I fix it myself?
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it does not stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll 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.
When a repair isn’t the answer
It helps to know what we cannot do:
- Cracks in acrylic we cannot reach from underneath
- Wear across the entire surface, which needs re-enamelling
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we repair
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
Common questions in Hele
Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?
Typically, yes, if we can reach behind it. The hole is backed, filled and refinished to match.
Can you repair several things at once?
Of course, and it usually saves money. Send pictures of everything together and you will get one combined price.
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.
When can you do it?
That depends on our diary for your area. Send pictures with your postcode and we’ll reply with the earliest dates.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Normally, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
How much does bath repair cost in Hele?
Prices start from £95. Every job gets a fixed quote based on photos of the damage. Send a close-up and a picture of the entire item and your postcode.
Can you quote from pictures?
In nearly every case. If pictures do not show enough, we will ask for another angle.
What else we do in Hele
Should you replace it?
When the bath is otherwise sound, repairing beats replacing. It costs less, takes less time and causes far less upheaval, and you keep the bath you chose. If the entire surface is worn, re-enamelling may make more sense, and we will tell you. Prices start from £95. No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Why us?
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
Read our pricing and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. Each job gets its own fixed quote. These are the things that affect it:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- How many items we do on one visit
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Unusual colours or finishes
Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access.
Getting a price from pictures
You can take the photos on your phone, there is no need for anything special. Ensure they show:
- Natural light rather than flash
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price. There is no charge for the quote and no obligation.
What we are called out for in Hele
Heavy toiletries are the biggest single cause of chips. Taps and wastes cause problems too: water sits around them, and any chip there soon rusts.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Holes from dropped items
- Chips under the taps
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- Chips caused by builders
Comparing quotes
- Whether the price covers travel
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- How changes to the job are handled
- Who will actually do the work
Covering Hele
Hele is about 20 miles south-west of Bideford, in Cornwall. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. Hele is one of 644 towns and villages in Cornwall we cover.
Postcode districts we cover here: EX23. Other places close to Hele include Marhamchurch (1 mile east), Upton (1 mile north-west), Lynstone (1 mile north-west), Bude (1 mile north) and Stratton (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Launceston (14 miles south-east), Newport (14 miles south-east), Camelford (14 miles south-west), St Stephens by Launceston (13 miles south-east), Delabole (15 miles south-west) and Withnoe (15 miles south-east).
Near you in Hele
In Hele, that means homes near Budehaven Community School, Parish Church of St Marwenne and Marhamchurch CofE Primary School. Further afield, we also cover the area around Week Orchard (2.5 miles south-east) and Militaria Museum (1.5 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Maer Lake.
For landlords and businesses
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
Letting agents often send us pictures straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
