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Bath chip & crack repair in Millbrook, Cornwall
Bath repair in and around Millbrook: a fixed quote from pictures, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Impact holes in acrylic
- A chipped rim or side
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Cast iron
Cast iron is heavy and rigid, finished with fired enamel. A chip down to the iron can rust, but the bath itself lasts for generations, which makes it well worth repairing.
Pressed steel
Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Exposed steel rusts fast, especially around the waste, so repair chips early.
How we handle bath repair in Millbrook
We repair enamelled steel, cast iron and acrylic baths. The method changes with the material: rust is treated on metal baths, while cracks in acrylic are reinforced from underneath. We work on roll-top & freestanding, pressed steel enamel and whirlpool & spa baths, and the jobs we see most are chips caused by builders and scratches you can feel with a fingernail.
You’re covered for a year from the day of the repair. Just call us if there’s a problem and we will come back.
- Area
- Millbrook (PL10)
- Region
- Cornwall
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Millbrook questions
Can you repair a hole in a bath?
Generally, yes, if we can reach behind it. We back the hole, fill it and refinish the surface.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Usually, yes. The old repair comes out first, so let us know about it.
Will there be a smell?
Expect a mild smell while we’re working, which fades afterwards.
What information do you need?
Photos of the damage, a photo of the entire bath and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Do you do work for letting agents?
We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the photos cannot show what we need.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Typically, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
Common problems we fix in Millbrook
Heavy toiletries are the biggest single cause of chips. Fittings cause damage too: water collects there, so chips nearby rust quickly.
Contact us if you’ve noticed any of these:
- Damage beneath the taps
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Snagging damage from a refit
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
What to look for in a quote
- What prep work is covered
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- What aftercare is recommended
- How the colour is matched
When a repair is not the answer
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think.
Surfaces we repair
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
Other services in Millbrook
Why repair rather than replace?
For damage in one or two places, a repair is the obvious choice. It’s a fraction of the cost of a new bath and fitting, it’s done in one visit, and nothing else in the room changes. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. We don’t add extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Millbrook
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- We leave the room as we found it
- Same prices wherever you are
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
Take a look at our prices page or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Landlord and trade work in Millbrook
If you manage property in Millbrook, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Send pictures for each one and we’ll come back with a combined price.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access and we’ll handle the rest.
What bath repair costs
Repairs from £95. Prices are worked out job by job, from your pictures. The main factors are:
- How many areas need work
- How hard the colour is to match
- The type of damage
- How easy the damage is to reach
The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed quote from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
How to get a fixed quote
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. Try to include:
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Any details about the material
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- A photo taken from further back
Most customers in Millbrook get their price from pictures. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Millbrook and nearby
Millbrook is about 4 miles south of Saltash, in Cornwall. From the centre of Millbrook to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Our technicians cover all 644 towns and villages across Cornwall.
Every address in PL10 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Greenland, New Street and Knill Cross, all of which we cover. We also travel to Insworke (1 mile north), Southdown (1 mile north-east), Kingsand (1 mile south-east), Cawsand (1 mile south-east) and St John (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Stonehouse (3 miles north-east), Saltash (4 miles north), Liskeard (13 miles north-west), Addington (13 miles north-west), Looe (11 miles west) and Burraton Coombe (4 miles north).
What’s near Millbrook
Typical jobs here are in homes near Torpoint Community College, Millbrook CofE Primary School and Church of All Saints, among other places. Millbrook’s nearest station is Devonport station, roughly 2.8 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Armada Centre (3.5 miles north-east) and Trematon Castle (3.7 miles north). Open spaces near Millbrook include Penlee Battery.
What happens on the day
When we visit, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. The job usually takes two to three hours for most chips. We tidy up before we leave and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- We match both the colour and the shine.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the following day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
Ask for a price
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the entire bath, include your postcode and send them over. You will get a fixed price, not an estimate.
Related advice
Should I try a DIY kit first?
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, it’s worth having it done properly.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair will not last.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
