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Bath chip & crack repair in Lizard, Cornwall
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for householders, landlords and businesses in Lizard. Send pictures for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on the rim or sides
- Rust spots around the plughole
Bath repair in Lizard without replacing anything
Whatever the damage, the aim is the same: a smooth, solid repair that blends in. Proper preparation, careful filling and shaping, then colour and gloss matching so it sits flush with the rest of the bath. We’re often asked to fix chips under the taps and holes from dropped items, on whirlpool & spa baths, cast iron enamel and acrylic.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee.
- Area
- Lizard (TR12)
- County
- Cornwall
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Questions from Lizard
Will I be able to see the repair?
The goal is a repair that blends in. How well it disappears depends on the condition of the rest of the bath, and we will tell you what to expect.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Usually, yes. The old repair comes out first, so mention it when you send photos.
Will there be a smell?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, so we ventilate the room. It clears as the materials cure.
Is a cracked acrylic bath repairable?
Most of the time. The back of the crack is strengthened before the front is filled and refinished, so we need access under the bath.
Is my repair covered?
Yes: twelve months. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Just add the extra items to your photos and you will get one combined price.
Do you repair coloured baths?
Yes. We mix the colour on the day to match, including pastel and older colours.
Can you repair a hole in a bath?
Usually. Photos of the hole and the underside help us check.
More services for Lizard
Our work in Lizard
Lizard is about 10 miles south of Helston, in Cornwall. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Lizard is one of 644 places in Cornwall we cover.
Every address in TR12 is within our area. From The Square, Parc-an-Ithan and Henrys Croft or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. We also cover the places around Lizard: Housel Bay (1 mile south-east), Church Cove (1 mile east), Landewednack (1 mile east), Cadgwith (2 miles north-east) and St Ruan (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Falmouth (14 miles north-east), Helston (10 miles north), Penryn (14 miles north), Gyllyngvase (13 miles north-east), Porthleven (9 miles north-west) and Kernick (14 miles north).
Local landmarks in Lizard
In Lizard, that means homes near St Wynwallow's Church, Landewednack Community Primary School and Housel Bay Hotel and the streets around them. A little further out are Lizard Lighthouse Heritage Centre (0.7 miles south) and Grade (2.3 miles north-east).
DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it will not stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
Repairing versus replacing in Lizard
Cast iron baths especially are worth keeping: getting one out, particularly from an upstairs bathroom, is a big job, and a like-for-like replacement can be expensive. Repairing it leaves it where it is. Prices start from £95. We don’t add 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 Lizard
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- No extra charge for your area
Read our pricing and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
How to look after the repair
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts:
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
- Do not scrub with anything abrasive
- Do not leave a fresh chip for long
- Put a towel in the bath if you are working above it
Look after the repair the same way as the bath: warm water, washing-up liquid and a soft cloth. Avoid scourers and gritty cream cleaners.
A small chip is a quick job. Left alone, they stain and can rust, so it’s worth getting them done early.
Common problems we fix in Lizard
Damage during fitting is very common. Tools, tiles and fittings get dropped into the bath, often before anyone notices. Snagging repairs like these are a regular job for us.
Common reasons people in Lizard contact us include:
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- A chip where the taps sit
- Holes from dropped items
- Rusty patches near the plughole
What to look for in a quote
- Aftercare advice
- Who will actually do the work
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
How we price bath repair
Prices start from £95. Every quote is fixed and free. What we take into account:
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- How easy the damage is to reach
- How many items we do on one visit
- The material and finish
We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Lizard. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Quotes from your photos
When you take your pictures, a few simple things make all the difference:
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Details of any past repairs
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed quote the same day in most cases.
How it works
On the day, we arrive at the time we’ve agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. The job usually takes a morning or an afternoon. We tidy up before we leave and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or rust.
- We fill the damage and sand it flush with the surrounding surface.
- The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
- We build up the finish and polish it into the surrounding enamel.
- We leave it to cure; you can usually use the bath the following day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
Getting a price
There’s no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
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Different materials, different repairs
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour-matched, in much the same way.
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.
What a repair can’t fix
Some jobs are not right for a repair, for example:
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Materials we work on in Lizard
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
