Cornwall · England
Bath Repair in Housel Bay
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for householders, landlords and businesses in Housel Bay. Send pictures for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- Impact holes in acrylic
How we handle bath repair in Housel Bay
Whether your bath is steel, cast iron or acrylic, we can repair it. Each material is repaired a little differently: rust is treated on metal baths, while cracks in acrylic are reinforced from underneath. We work on whirlpool & spa baths, acrylic and cast iron enamel, and the jobs we see most are a hole punched through by something heavy and chips along the edge of the bath.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something is not right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Area
- Housel Bay (TR12)
- County
- Cornwall
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
How it works
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 few hours, tidy-up included.
- First, the area is cleaned and any loose enamel or rust is removed.
- 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.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
Get a quote
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them over with your postcode, and you will get a fixed quote back. There’s no charge for the quote and you are under no obligation.
Advice
How to look after the repair
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Do not leave a fresh chip for long
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
Care for the repair the same way as the bath: a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs. Keep scouring pads and gritty cleaners away from it.
Stop using the bath if a crack lets water through. Water under the bath can damage the floor and the ceiling below.
Repairs by material
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, just like other baths.
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.
Do you need bath repair in Housel Bay?
Baths take more knocks than people expect: bottles, shower heads and razors are dropped every day, and fittings press hard against the enamel. Sooner or later, most baths pick up a chip.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- Chips on the rim or sides
- A chip where the taps sit
Comparing quotes
- Who turns up on the day
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- Aftercare advice
Housel Bay: your questions answered
Is a bath repair permanent?
Yes, if it’s prepared properly and the bath is sound. It’s covered by our one-year guarantee.
Can a cracked acrylic bath be fixed?
Generally, yes, if we can reach the underside to reinforce it. Take off the bath panel and check, or send us a photo.
How long before I can use the bath?
Normally by the following day, depending on the repair.
When can you do it?
That depends on our diary for your area. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged before the end of a tenancy.
Can you quote from pictures?
Usually, yes. Clear photos let us give you a fixed price without visiting.
Can you redo an old repair?
Yes. We take out the old repair and do it properly. Mention it when you send pictures.
What we cannot put right
To be straight with you, there are a few things a repair won’t fix:
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
- Cracks in acrylic we can’t reach from underneath
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
Covering Housel Bay
Housel Bay is about 10 miles south of Helston, in Cornwall. We agree a date that works for you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so you’re not left waiting in all day. We work in all 644 towns and villages across Cornwall.
Here we cover the TR12 postcode area. Nearby, we also work in Church Cove (1 mile north-east), Landewednack (1 mile north-east), Cadgwith (2 miles north), St Ruan (2 miles north) and Ruan Minor (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Falmouth (14 miles north), Helston (10 miles north), Penryn (15 miles north), Gyllyngvase (14 miles north-east), Porthleven (10 miles north-west) and Kernick (14 miles north).
Near you in Housel Bay
Our clients here include homes close to St Wynwallow's Church, Housel Bay Hotel and Landewednack Community Primary School. Well-known places in the area include Grade (2.5 miles north) and Lizard Lighthouse Heritage Centre (0.5 miles south-west).
Repairing versus replacing in Housel Bay
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. Where the entire surface is tired, we may suggest re-enamelling instead. Our bath repair starts from £95. The price depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed price from your pictures, so you know the cost before booking.
Why book with us
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Work done at your home or business
- Everything repaired in place
- Most jobs done in one visit
Read our full price list and bath cost comparison.
For landlords and businesses
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
DIY kit or professional repair?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is normally cheaper.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and give it the full curing time. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
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