Cornwall · England
Bath Repair in Paul
Problem with your bath in Paul? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- A chip where the taps sit
- A hole punched through by something heavy
What happens on the day
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive on time, protect everything around the work area, do the job and tidy away. Plan for a few hours, depending on the damage from start to finish. Before leaving, we tell you how long to leave it and how to look after it.
- First, the area is cleaned and any loose enamel or rust is removed.
- 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.
- Once it has cured, usually by the following day, the bath is ready to use.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
Ask for a price
There is no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.
Related advice
Bath repair in Paul, done in place
We repair just the damaged spot and colour-match it to the bath, which is far cheaper than replacing a fitted bath. You can normally use the bath the next day. We work on whirlpool & spa baths, acrylic and roll-top & freestanding, and common reasons people contact us are scratches you can feel with a fingernail and snagging damage from a refit.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something is not right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Where
- Paul (TR19)
- Region
- Cornwall
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Can I fix it myself?
We understand the appeal of fixing it 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.
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 generally the cheaper route.
Paul: your questions answered
How long before I can use the bath?
Usually within a day, though it depends on what we have done.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day.
Can you repair a hole in a bath?
In most cases. Send us a picture of the hole and one from under the bath if you can.
Will you leave a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes, we match coloured baths too. The colour is tinted by hand on the day.
I tried a repair kit. Can you fix it?
Regularly. The old material comes out, any rust is treated, then we repair it properly.
What happens if you find more damage?
The price is fixed for what the photos show. If there is more, we’ll tell you before starting.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that’s what we repair.
How we price bath repair
Repairs from £95. There is no area surcharge for Paul. The price reflects:
- Access to the area
- The colour and finish to match
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- The type of damage
Compared with replacing, repairing generally costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
How to get a fixed quote
Phone photos are fine, there’s no need for anything special. Make sure they show:
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- Something in shot to show the size
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Natural light rather than flash
We price from pictures so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and you’ll get a fixed figure back.
Covering Paul
Paul is about 2 miles south of Penzance, in Cornwall. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. We work in 644 places across Cornwall.
Postcode districts we cover here: TR19. Whether you live on Trungle Parc, Boslandew Hill and Trungle Terrace or a nearby road, we can come to you. If you are just outside Paul, we cover Trevithal (1 mile south), Sheffield (1 mile south-west), Mousehole (1 mile south-east), Raginnis (1 mile south) and Lamorna (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Camborne (14 miles north-east), Helston (12 miles east), Hayle (9 miles north-east), St Ives (9 miles north), Rosewarne (14 miles north-east) and Porthleven (10 miles east).
Near you in Paul
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Humphry Davy School, Morrab Gardens and The Ship Inn and the streets around them. Also close by are St Pol de Léon's Church (under half a mile east) and Mousehole Community Primary School (0.5 miles south-east). The nearest railway station is Penzance station, roughly 2.4 miles north. Nearby you will also find Lescudjack Hill Fort (2.5 miles north) and British Cured Pilchards Ltd (1.2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Marazion Marsh RSPB Reserve and Chapel Carn Brea.
When a repair isn’t the answer
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair can’t fix:
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Materials we work on in Paul
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
How to look after the repair
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Have new chips seen to early
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- Store metal items away from the bath
- Check that an acrylic bath does not move when you stand in it
Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and avoid dropping heavy items on the repaired area. Get any new chip seen to quickly, before rust can start.
Stop using the bath if a crack lets water through. Water under the bath can damage the floor and the ceiling below.
Repairing versus replacing in Paul
A new bath brings a chain of other jobs: tiles along the rim generally crack when it comes out, the panel may not fit the new one, and a plumber has to disconnect and reconnect everything. Repairing the damage avoids all of that. Our bath repair starts from £95. We charge the same wherever you are, so there’s no premium for Paul. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Why book with us
- One visit for most repairs
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- One price list for the whole UK
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
See our full price list or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Do you need bath repair in Paul?
Baths take more knocks than people expect: everyday items get dropped into it all the time, and taps and wastes are tightened against the surface. Over time, chips and rust spots are almost inevitable.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- A chipped rim or side
- Damage beneath the taps
What your quote should include
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- How your room will be protected
- Who turns up on the day
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
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