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Bath chip & crack repair in North Petherwin, Cornwall
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths in North Petherwin, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- A chip where the taps sit
- A hole punched through by something heavy
About our bath repair in North Petherwin
Whether your bath is steel, cast iron or acrylic, we can repair it. Each material is repaired a little differently: metal baths need any rust dealt with first, and acrylic cracks need support from behind. We’re often asked to fix a kit repair that didn’t last and hairline or through cracks in acrylic, on pressed steel enamel, whirlpool & spa baths and acrylic.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you’re covered after the visit.
- Location
- North Petherwin (PL15)
- Area hub
- Cornwall
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Keeping it looking good
It’s all simple stuff:
- Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
Look after the repair the same way as the bath: a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs. Keep scouring pads and gritty cleaners away from it.
Do not leave a chip on a steel or cast iron bath. Once water reaches the metal, rust begins, turning a quick repair into a bigger one.
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Why repair rather than replace?
Replacing a bath rarely stops at the bath: tiles along the rim normally crack when it comes out, a new panel is often needed, and the plumbing has to be disconnected and refitted. A repair skips all of it. Our bath repair starts from £95. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in North Petherwin
- One visit for most repairs
- Same prices wherever you are
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
Read our pricing and bath cost comparison.
Work for landlords and builders
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
Can I fix it myself?
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
What we do, step by step
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, protect the area, then carry out the work, which normally takes a few hours. If we find something your pictures didn’t show, we will explain it before carrying on.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Open a window if you can
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Let us know which floor the room is on
Get a quote
There’s no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
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Covering North Petherwin
North Petherwin is about 15 miles north of Liskeard, in Cornwall. Across the PL15 area, a technician comes to you. North Petherwin is one of 644 towns and villages in Cornwall where we work.
Our visits in PL15 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. We regularly work on streets such as Mayna Parc, Hellescott Road and The Orchard. Close by, we cover Hellescott (1 mile south), Egloskerry (2 miles south), Langore (2 miles south-east), Yeolmbridge (2 miles south-east) and Ladycross (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Liskeard (15 miles south), Launceston (4 miles south-east), Bude (12 miles north-west), Addington (15 miles south), Callington (13 miles south-east) and Newport (4 miles south-east).
Around North Petherwin
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Church of St Paternus, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Launceston Castle (4.1 miles south-east).
How we price bath repair
Prices start from £95. We give every job a fixed quote from photos. This is what makes a difference:
- Unusual colours or finishes
- What kind of damage it is
- The material
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. You’ll see the full price before booking.
Send photos for a quote
Most quotes are done from photos alone. To make it quick:
- What it’s made of, if you know
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Where you are, by postcode
- Natural light rather than flash
Send us a photo of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, and tell us you are in North Petherwin, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
Do you need bath repair in North Petherwin?
Baths take more knocks than people expect: everyday items get dropped into it all the time, and fittings press hard against the enamel. Over time, chips and rust spots are almost inevitable.
If you can see any of these, send us a picture:
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- Chips caused by builders
- Rusty patches near the plughole
What to look for in a quote
- How the room is protected while they work
- What aftercare is recommended
- How soon you can use it again
- Whether a trained technician does the job
FAQs for North Petherwin
How do I book?
Photos of the damage, a picture of the entire bath and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
Can you price it without visiting?
In nearly every case. If photos do not show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.
Do you cover North Petherwin?
Yes, we do. Technicians travel to North Petherwin from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it isn’t worth repairing, we will tell you.
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes, we match coloured baths too. We tint the finish to your bath on site.
Will I be able to see the repair?
The goal is a repair that blends in. The rest of the bath’s condition makes a difference.
Do I have to be there?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit normally costs less than separate visits. Send photos of everything you’d like done.
What your bath is made of matters
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are thick and very strong, finished with fired enamel. Chips can rust if left, but the bath itself lasts for generations, so it’s always worth repairing.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
