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Bath chip & crack repair in Lanjeth, Cornwall
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for householders, landlords and businesses in Lanjeth. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage beneath the taps
- Holes from dropped items
How we handle bath repair in Lanjeth
Most of our bath repairs take a few hours, and the bath is back in use the following day. You won’t need a plumber or tiler, because the bath does not move. Common call-outs are for rust spots around the plughole and snagging damage from a refit, in whirlpool & spa baths, acrylic and pressed steel enamel.
Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee.
- Area
- Lanjeth (PL26)
- County
- Cornwall
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY repairs versus a professional job
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 will not last.
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
Lanjeth: your questions answered
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we’re working in. We will let you know when it’s safe to use again.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged before the end of a tenancy.
Do you work in Lanjeth?
Yes. We work across the UK and travel to Lanjeth. Send us photos for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
What happens next?
We review the pictures and send a fixed quote with dates.
Is a cracked acrylic bath repairable?
Most of the time. We reinforce the crack from behind, then fill and refinish the front, so we need access under the bath.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Is the work guaranteed?
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Is repairing better than replacing?
In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it is not worth repairing, we will tell you.
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What else we do in Lanjeth
What bath repair costs
Repairs from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before you book. We look at:
- How many items we do on one visit
- How much damage there is
- Access to the area
- Unusual colours or finishes
What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed price from your pictures, so you know the cost before you book.
Quotes from your pictures
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. It helps if you send:
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- One picture of the whole bath
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Natural light rather than flash
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole bath, we can give you a fixed quote without visiting.
How to look after the repair
To keep it looking its best:
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
- Have new chips seen to early
Give the repair the full curing time we recommend before using the bath. From then on, mild cleaning is all it needs.
If water is getting through a crack, stop using the bath. Water under the bath can damage the floor and the ceiling below.
Should you replace it?
A new bath brings a chain of other jobs: the tiles sitting on the rim tend to break, a new panel is frequently needed, and the plumbing has to be disconnected and refitted. Repairing the damage avoids all of that. 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 play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Lanjeth
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Work done at your home or business
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Fixed prices from your pictures
See our full price list and bath cost comparison.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
Cast iron
Cast iron is heavy and rigid, finished with fired enamel. Chips can rust if left, but the body of the bath lasts a very long time, which makes it well worth repairing.
Honest limits
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- Cracks in acrylic we can’t reach from underneath
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
- A whole bath that’s dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Materials we work on in Lanjeth
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
The process
Visits start with a quick look at the job together, so you know exactly what we’re doing. Then the area is sheeted and masked and we start. Allow two to three hours for most chips, and we’ll keep you posted as we go.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased, and any rust is treated.
- We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the next day.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Make sure the area is dry
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
How to get a price
No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through.
Advice
About Lanjeth
Lanjeth is about 3 miles west of St Austell, in Cornwall. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Our repair technicians cover all 644 towns and villages in Cornwall, from the larger towns to small villages.
Jobs in PL26 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include School Hill and Coombe Road, and we cover them all. We also travel to Hornick (1 mile north), High Street (1 mile west), Carpalla (1 mile north-west), Foxhole (1 mile north-west) and Trewoon (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Truro (11 miles south-west), Newquay (11 miles north-west), St Austell (3 miles east), Bodmin (10 miles north-east), Sandy Bottom (4 miles east) and Bethel (4 miles east).
Local landmarks in Lanjeth
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Brannel School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is St Austell station, about 2.6 miles east of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Restormel (2.5 miles east) and Lost Gardens of Heligan (4.2 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Tresayes Quarry and Hensbarrow Beacon.
For landlords and businesses
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
If you manage property in Lanjeth, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Send photos for each one and we’ll price them together.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
