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Bath chip & crack repair in Lower Porthpean, Cornwall
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths in Lower Porthpean, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
Repairing versus replacing in Lower Porthpean
Many people think a damaged bath means a new one. In most cases it doesn’t: a proper repair gives it years more use, without the cost and upheaval of replacing it. Prices start from £95. Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Lower Porthpean. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Why us?
- No extra charge for your area
- Everything repaired in place
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- A fixed quote before you book
Take a look at our full price list or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Bath repair at your home in Lower Porthpean
Bath repair is our most common job. Chips on the rim, rust around the waste and cracks in acrylic are all repaired in place, generally in a single visit. If you are dealing with a failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting and impact holes in acrylic, we can help, on whirlpool & spa baths, acrylic and roll-top & freestanding alike.
You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Lower Porthpean as everywhere else we work.
- Area
- Lower Porthpean (PL26)
- Region
- Cornwall
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
When a repair isn’t the answer
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we work on in Lower Porthpean
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
Repairs by material
Pressed steel
Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Chips rust quickly on steel, particularly by the plughole, so repair chips early.
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it relies on good support. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
What bath repair costs
Repairs from £95. We price every job individually, from your photos. The main factors are:
- Unusual colours or finishes
- What kind of damage it is
- How much damage there is
- How many items we do on one visit
Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
How to get a fixed quote
When you take your photos, a few simple things make all the difference:
- Where you are, by postcode
- A photo taken from further back
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- The material, if you know it
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire bath, we can price the job.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Lower Porthpean
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Aftercare tips
Looking after the surface is easy:
- Have new chips seen to early
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
- Put a towel in the bath if you’re working above it
- Don’t leave razors or cans standing in the bath
Use gentle, non-abrasive cleaners and try not to drop heavy bottles on the repair. Deal with new chips early, before rust sets in.
Stop using the bath if a crack lets water through until it’s repaired. Water under the bath can damage the floor and the ceiling below.
Also near Lower Porthpean
Also in Lower Porthpean
Signs you need bath repair in Lower Porthpean
Nearly all the chips we see start with something being dropped: a shampoo bottle, a shower head, a tile or a tool during a refit. On steel and cast iron baths, a chip that reaches the metal will start to rust.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- A chipped rim or side
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- Snagging damage from a refit
- Deep scratches in acrylic
What to look for in a quote
- How the colour is matched
- How soon you can use it again
- What aftercare is recommended
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
How it works
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, protect the area, and get on with the job, which normally takes a few hours. If anything looks different from your pictures, we will talk to you before going ahead.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased.
- 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 next day.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Clear the area around the damage
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
Getting 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
Common questions in Lower Porthpean
Can you quote from photos?
Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the photos can’t show what we need.
Can pets and children be at home?
Just keep them out of the work area. We’ll let you know when it’s safe to use again.
Something went through my bath. Can it be fixed?
In most cases. Photos of the hole and the underside help us check.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.
I tried a repair kit. Can you fix it?
Yes. We remove the old filler and start again. Tell us about it when you send pictures.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send photos of everything you’d like done.
Can a cracked acrylic bath be fixed?
In most cases. We reinforce the crack from behind, then fill and refinish the front, so access behind the panel is important.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Lower Porthpean and nearby
Lower Porthpean is about 1 mile south-east of St Austell, in Cornwall. Our technicians come to homes and businesses in Lower Porthpean and nearby villages, so there’s no workshop to go to. Our technicians cover 644 places across Cornwall.
Every address in PL26 is within our area. If you’re just outside Lower Porthpean, we cover Higher Porthpean (1 mile west), Duporth (1 mile north), Charlestown (1 mile north), Holmbush (1 mile north) and Tregorrick (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Truro (13 miles west), Newquay (15 miles north-west), Bodmin (10 miles north), Wadebridge (14 miles north), Looe (14 miles east) and Nansledan (14 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Lower Porthpean
Our customers here include homes close to Mount Charles School, St Levan’s Church and Poltair Park. Lower Porthpean’s nearest station is St Austell station, roughly 1.5 miles north-west of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Restormel (1.5 miles north-west) and St Austell Community Hospital (under half a mile north-west). Open spaces near Lower Porthpean include Hensbarrow Beacon.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
