Cornwall · England
Bath Repair for Lank homes
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths in Lank, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Rust spots around the plughole
- Impact holes in acrylic
Work for landlords and builders
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Lank as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it generally costs far less than a refit.
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
Bath repair at your home in Lank
Most of our bath repairs take a few hours, and you can usually bathe again the following day. You will not need a plumber or tiler, because the bath doesn’t move. Whether it’s rust by the waste and overflow and a chipped rim or side, we can help, on cast iron enamel, whirlpool & spa baths and acrylic alike.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.
- Where
- Lank (PL30)
- County
- Cornwall
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Repair or replace: which is better?
When the bath is otherwise sound, repairing beats replacing. It’s quicker, cheaper and far less disruptive, and the bathroom stays as it is. Where the entire surface is tired, we may suggest re-enamelling instead. Our bath repair starts from £95. There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Lank
- Colour-matched on site
- Generally one visit, start to finish
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
See our pricing or bath cost comparison.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are thick and very strong, finished with fired enamel. Chips can rust if left, but the body of the bath lasts a very long time, so it’s always worth repairing.
Pressed steel
Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Exposed steel rusts fast, especially around the waste, so repair chips early.
Nearby places to Lank
Other services in Lank
What we do, step by step
Visits start with a quick look at the job together, so there are no surprises. Next, we cover and mask everything nearby and we start. Allow a morning or an afternoon, and we will tell you if anything changes.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage, and any rust is treated.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the following day.
How to prepare
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
How to get a price
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 price the job without visiting.
Related advice
Where we work around Lank
Lank is about 6 miles north of Bodmin, in Cornwall. We travel to clients in Lank, so there is no workshop to go to. We work in all 644 towns and villages in Cornwall, from the larger towns to small villages.
Every address in PL30 is covered. We also cover the places around Lank: St Breward (1 mile north-east), Blisland (1 mile south-east), St Tudy (2 miles west), Longstone (2 miles south-west) and Treveighan (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include St Austell (15 miles south), Bodmin (6 miles south), Liskeard (12 miles south-east), Sandy Bottom (14 miles south), Addington (12 miles south-east) and Bethel (14 miles south).
Local landmarks in Lank
Our customers here include homes close to St Breward Community Primary School and Wenford Bridge House and The Brewhouse. A little further out are Bodmin Hospital (5.9 miles south). Open spaces near Lank include Alex Tor.
What we’re called out for in Lank
The usual cause is something heavy dropped into the bath, and building work is a common culprit. Acrylic baths crack for a different reason: poor support underneath, so the bath flexes when it’s full.
People typically call us when they notice one of these:
- Holes from dropped items
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- Chips on the rim or sides
Questions to ask before you book
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- What protection goes down before work starts
- How to look after the finish
Looking after it afterwards
Most damage we see is avoidable. These habits help:
- Check that an acrylic bath doesn’t move when you stand in it
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- Don’t scrub with anything abrasive
Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and try not to drop heavy bottles on the repair. Deal with new chips early, before rust can start.
Small chips are quick to repair. Left alone, they stain and can rust, so early repair saves time and money.
Lank questions
How long does the repair take to cure?
Normally by the following day, depending on the repair.
Can you redo an old repair?
Yes. We take out the old repair and do it properly. Tell us about it when you send pictures.
Will the repair show?
The goal is a repair that blends in. How well it disappears depends on the condition of the rest of the bath.
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes. The colour is mixed on site to suit your bath, including older coloured suites.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Yes, we frequently do. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
Are you accredited?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Will the repair last?
It should, as long as the bath is firm and the area was prepared well. It carries our one-year guarantee.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Usually, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
What a repair can’t fix
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
- Cracks in acrylic we cannot reach from underneath
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we work on
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
Can I fix it myself?
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, then guarantee it for a year.
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
