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Bath chip & crack repair in Madron, Cornwall
Problem with your bath in Madron? We repair it in place, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- Chips on the rim or sides
Bath repair in Madron, done in place
Whatever has happened to the bath, we aim for the same result: a smooth, solid repair that blends in. We prepare the area properly, fill and shape it, then match the colour and gloss so it’s level with the surrounding surface. If you’re dealing with rust by the waste and overflow and a hole punched through by something heavy, we can help.
Whatever the size of the job, you get the same one-year guarantee.
- Area
- Madron (TR20)
- Area hub
- Cornwall
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. There’s no rust, but cracks, holes and scratches happen, and cracks need support from behind to stay fixed.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, 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.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is usually the cheaper route.
How to care for the repair
Looking after the surface is easy, and it makes a real difference:
- Do not leave a fresh chip for long
- Rinse it down after each bath
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
- Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
Leave the repair to cure for as long as we say before using the bath. After that, gentle cleaning keeps it looking good.
Tape over a fresh chip or crack until it’s repaired, so water can’t get in. Take it off before we arrive.
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What affects the price in Madron
Prices start from £95. We don’t charge extra for travel to Madron. The price comes down to:
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- How much damage there is
- The material
- Doing more than one item at once
Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is usually a fraction of the price, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Getting a price from pictures
Before you send pictures, a few simple things make all the difference:
- The material, if you know it
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Something in shot to show the size
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
To get a price, send a couple of photos using our quote form or call us. We’ll say immediately whether it can be repaired.
Repair or replace in Madron?
Many people think a damaged bath means a new one. In most cases it does not: a proper repair gives it years more use, without the cost and upheaval of replacing it. Prices start from £95. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Madron
- Normally one visit, start to finish
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- One price list for the entire UK
See our pricing or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
What we’re called out for in Madron
Heavy toiletries are the biggest single cause of chips, with dropped shower heads close behind. Taps and wastes cause problems too: water sits around them, and any chip there soon rusts.
You may need us if you’ve spotted:
- Chips on the rim or sides
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- Deep scratches in acrylic
Before booking anyone
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- How to care for the finish
- What preparation is included
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
What happens on the day
You don’t need to empty the room beforehand. Everything we use comes in the van with us, lay protective sheets and get going once we have agreed what we are doing. It normally takes a few hours, depending on the damage, and you can get on with other things while we’re there.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
- The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of the bath.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
How to prepare
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
Getting a price
You do not need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
Related advice
Madron questions
Do the materials smell?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, so we ventilate the room. It fades as everything cures.
Is a bath repair permanent?
Done properly, a repair lasts for years, and it’s guaranteed for a year. Gentle cleaning helps it last.
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.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
Will you leave a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.
What happens next?
You get a fixed price and available dates. If anything’s unclear, we’ll ask for another photo.
Something went through my bath. Can it be fixed?
In most cases. Send us a photo of the hole and one from under the bath if you can.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes: twelve months. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Madron
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
About Madron
Madron is about 1 mile north-west of Penzance, in Cornwall. Anywhere in TR20, we come to you. We cover 644 places in Cornwall, from the larger towns to small villages.
We work across the TR20 postcode area. Streets in the area include Church Road, Vingoe's Lane and Hillside Parc. If you are just outside Madron, we cover Heamoor (1 mile south-east), Tremethick Cross (1 mile south-west), New Mill (1 mile north), Penzance (1 mile south-east) and Trevarrack (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Camborne (13 miles north-east), Helston (13 miles east), Hayle (8 miles north-east), St Ives (7 miles north-east), Rosewarne (13 miles north-east) and Porthleven (12 miles east).
What’s near Madron
Our clients here include homes close to St Maddern's CofE School, Madron Parish Church and Princess May Recreation Ground, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Penzance station, about 1.6 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include West Cornwall Hospital (1.4 miles south-east) and National Gypsy Museum (1.4 miles south). Open spaces near Madron include Baker's Pit Nature Reserve and Castle an Dinas.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Penwith (2.4 miles north-east)
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