Cornwall · England
Bath Repair for Padstow homes
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Padstow. Send pictures for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- Snagging damage from a refit
- Chips along the edge of the bath
Common questions in Padstow
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Typically, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
Can tenants book a repair?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Just make sure the landlord agrees.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include photos of each item.
Can you repair a hole in a bath?
Typically, yes, if we can reach behind it. We back the hole, fill it and refinish the surface.
Do you work in Padstow?
Yes, we do. Repair technicians travel to Padstow from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
What about rust by the waste?
Yes, it’s one of the most common repairs we do. The rust is cut back to clean metal and sealed before we fill and finish it.
Will the repair show?
We aim for a repair you cannot easily find. How well it disappears depends on the condition of the rest of the bath.
Can you repair a crack in an acrylic bath?
Normally, yes, as long as we can get to the back of the crack to support it. Check under the bath panel, or send us a picture.
Bath repair in Padstow, done in place
Most of our bath repairs take a few hours, and you can usually bathe again the following day. You will not need a plumber or tiler, because nothing is disconnected. We’re often asked to fix impact holes in acrylic and rust by the waste and overflow, across roll-top & freestanding, acrylic and cast iron enamel.
Every job is backed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Area
- Padstow (PL28)
- County
- Cornwall
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What your bath is made of matters
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, in much the same way.
Other services in Padstow
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
Work for landlords and builders
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
For anyone letting property in or around Padstow, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send pictures for each address and we will price them together.
What bath repair costs
Repairs from £95. You won’t pay by the hour. The price depends on:
- The type of damage
- Doing more than one item at once
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- The material
Compared with replacing, repairing normally costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Quotes from your photos
Photographing the damage takes a minute. Try to send:
- Details of any past repairs
- A photo taken from further back
- Something in shot to show the size
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
Send us a photo of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, with your PL28 postcode, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Aftercare tips
A little care keeps the finish looking good. We recommend:
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
- Make sure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
For the first few days, keep heavy bottles off the repaired spot. After that, normal gentle cleaning is fine without abrasive products.
Tape over a fresh chip or crack until it’s repaired, to keep water out. Take it off before we arrive.
Should you replace it?
When the bath is otherwise sound, repairing beats replacing. It’s quicker, cheaper and far less disruptive, and the bathroom stays as it is. If the entire surface is worn, re-enamelling may make more sense, and we’ll tell you. Our bath repair starts from £95. The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed price from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Padstow
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- One-year guarantee on every repair
Read our full price list and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
What happens on the day
There’s not much you need to do on the day. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we will get on with it. The job generally runs to a few hours, depending on the damage, tidy-up included.
- We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or rust.
- The chip or crack is filled, then sanded level with the bath.
- The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
- We build up the finish and polish it into the surrounding enamel.
- The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the next day.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Open a window if you can
Get a quote
You don’t need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
Advice
Common problems we fix in Padstow
Acrylic baths that crack nearly always have a support problem. Legs that aren’t adjusted, a missing cradle or a soft floor let the bath move until the acrylic gives way.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
Before booking anyone
- How changes to the job are handled
- If travel is included in the price
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- What protection goes down before work starts
Where we work around Padstow
Padstow is about 10 miles north-east of Newquay, in Cornwall. Whether you are in the middle of Padstow or on the outskirts, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. We work in all 644 towns and villages in Cornwall, from the larger towns to small villages.
Every address in PL28 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether you live on Station Road, Market Strand and Mill Square or a nearby road, we can come to you. Padstow sits on or near the A389 and B3276, which makes travel easy. If you’re just outside Padstow, we cover Porthilly (1 mile east), Trevone (2 miles west), Burgois (2 miles south-east), Rock (2 miles east) and Splatt (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Newquay (10 miles south-west), St Austell (15 miles south-east), Bodmin (11 miles south-east), Sandy Bottom (15 miles south-east), Bethel (15 miles south-east) and Wadebridge (5 miles east).
Local landmarks in Padstow
Around Padstow, we work in homes near The London Inn, Church of St Petroc and Padstow School. Further afield, we also cover the area around Shipwreck Museum (within half a mile north-east) and Doyden Castle (4.6 miles north-east). Not far away are Brea Hill.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
