Cornwall · England
Bath Repair for Helford homes
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for homes and businesses in Helford and across Cornwall. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
How we handle bath repair in Helford
We have repaired just about every kind of bath damage: dropped-bottle chips, plughole rust, acrylic cracks and impact holes. All of it is repaired where the bath stands with a one-year guarantee. Our repair technicians work on roll-top & freestanding, pressed steel enamel and whirlpool & spa baths, and the jobs we see most are rust by the waste and overflow and snagging damage from a refit.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything is not right, ring us and we will come back.
- Area
- Helford (TR12)
- Area hub
- Cornwall
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
When we would advise against a repair
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair cannot fix:
- Wear across the entire surface, which needs re-enamelling
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we cannot get to from below
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
Materials we repair
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
Work for landlords and builders
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send photos, the address and how to get access and we’ll arrange it.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
How we price bath repair
Repairs from £95. You won’t pay by the hour. The price depends on:
- The colour and finish to match
- The material and finish
- How many areas need work
- Doing more than one item at once
Compared with replacing, repairing normally costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
How to get a fixed quote
Phone pictures are fine. Just make sure we can see:
- Natural light rather than flash
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
For a price in Helford, photos are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Helford and nearby
Helford is about 5 miles south-west of Falmouth, in Cornwall. We travel to clients in Helford and nearby villages, so you do not need to take anything anywhere. We work in 644 places across Cornwall.
Our technicians cover all of TR12. Neighbouring places we cover include Manaccan (1 mile south-east), St Martin (2 miles south-west), Tregidden (2 miles south), Newtown (2 miles south-west) and Bishop's Quay (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Truro (12 miles north), Falmouth (5 miles north-east), Camborne (11 miles north-west), Redruth (11 miles north), Helston (6 miles west) and Hayle (14 miles north-west).
Near you in Helford
We visit homes around Ferryboat Inn and Church of Saint Manacca and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Penmere station, roughly 4.7 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Constantine Museum and Archive (2.4 miles north-west) and Falmouth Community Hospital (5 miles north-east). The countryside around Helford includes Goonhilly Downs.
What your bath is made of matters
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that is the part we put right.
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacing a bath rarely stops at the bath: the tiles sitting on the rim tend to break, a new panel is often needed, and a plumber has to disconnect and reconnect everything. Repairing the damage avoids all of that. Prices start from £95. The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed quote from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
What you get with us
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- One visit for most repairs
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
Take a look at our full price list and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
When to call us in Helford
The usual cause is something heavy dropped into the bath, and a lot happen during bathroom refits. Cracks in acrylic have a different cause: the bath is not properly supported, so it flexes under weight.
These are the problems we are asked about most:
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- Snagging damage from a refit
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- Deep scratches in acrylic
Comparing quotes
- How long it needs to cure
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- How to look after the finish
- What prep work is covered
What happens on the day
On the day itself, there’s little for you to do. Let us in and show us the room, and we’ll get on with it. Most visits take a morning or an afternoon, tidy-up included.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
- The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
Before we arrive
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
Getting a price
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Related advice
Common questions in Helford
Will the price change on the day?
The price is fixed for what the photos show. If there is more, we’ll tell you before starting.
Will you leave a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and we clean up when we’ve finished.
Something went through my bath. Can it be fixed?
Generally, yes, if we can reach behind it. The hole is backed, filled and refinished to match.
Can you repair a crack in an acrylic bath?
Usually, yes, if we can reach the underside to reinforce it. Take off the bath panel and check, or send us a photo.
What happens next?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote and the next dates we have.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Typically, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
Do you cover the entire of Cornwall?
Everywhere in the UK, Helford included. Travel is included in the price.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Just keep them out of the work area. We will let you know when it’s safe to use again.
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