Cornwall · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Pendoggett, Cornwall
We travel to Pendoggett for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- Rusty patches near the plughole
Should I try a DIY kit first?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is typically cheaper.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it does not stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
Bath repair in Pendoggett without replacing anything
A damaged bath does not have to mean a new bathroom. We fill the damage, shape it to the curve of the bath and refinish it, mixing the colour on the day so the repair is hard to spot. We work on cast iron enamel, acrylic and pressed steel enamel, and the jobs we see most are impact holes in acrylic and scuffs and scratches in the surface.
In a village like Pendoggett, some baths have been in for many years. If the bath is sound, bath repair gives it a new lease of life without disturbing the rest of the room.
You are covered for a year from the day of the repair. If anything isn’t right, ring us and we’ll come back.
- Area
- Pendoggett (PL30)
- Region
- Cornwall
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. A fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Common problems we fix in Pendoggett
Dropped items cause the majority of chips, and a lot happen during bathroom refits. Acrylic baths crack for a different reason: poor support underneath, so the bath flexes when it’s full.
The most common problems we are called about are:
- A chip where the taps sit
- Chips on the rim or sides
- Impact holes in acrylic
- A cracked acrylic bath
What your quote should include
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- What aftercare is recommended
- What happens if they find more damage
- How the room is protected while they work
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Pendoggett. What changes the price is:
- The colour and finish to match
- The material
- How many items we do on one visit
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
What it costs 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 price from your pictures, so you know the cost before booking.
Getting a price from photos
You can normally get a fixed quote without us visiting. To help us price it:
- One picture of the whole bath
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
Upload pictures of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, and tell us you are in Pendoggett, and we will reply with a fixed price.
Aftercare tips
Once the work has cured, treat it gently:
- Don’t scrub with anything abrasive
- Have new chips seen to early
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
There’s nothing special to do after a repair, beyond gentle cleaning. Avoid bleach-based and gritty cleaners.
Until we visit, a strip of waterproof tape over the damage helps, so water can’t get in. Remove it before the repair.
Repair or replace: which is better?
Swapping a damaged bath for a new one normally involves a plumber, lifting out the old bath, making good the tiles and panel and disposing of the old one. A repair fixes just the damaged area in a single visit. For a rural home like those around Pendoggett, a replacement means trades travelling out and waste being taken away, while a repair is a single visit.
Our bath repair starts from £95. Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Pendoggett. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Pendoggett
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- No extra charge for your area
Read our Pricing Or Bath cost comparison.
Pendoggett: what to know about bath repair
Pendoggett is about 8 miles north of Bodmin, in Cornwall. Whether you’re in the middle of Pendoggett or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Pendoggett is one of 644 towns and villages in Cornwall we cover.
Postcode districts we cover here for bath repair: PL30. We also cover the places around Pendoggett: St Kew Highway (2 miles south), St Teath (2 miles east), Knightsmill (3 miles east), Treveighan (3 miles east) and St Tudy (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Bodmin (8 miles south), Wadebridge (5 miles south-west), Padstow (7 miles south-west), Lostwithiel (13 miles south-east), St Columb Major (12 miles south-west) and Camelford (6 miles north-east).
What’s near Pendoggett
Well-known places in the area include Doyden Castle (3.6 miles west).
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid, and often freestanding. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour-matched, just like other baths.
Pressed steel
Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Exposed steel rusts fast, especially around the waste, so repair chips early.
Also near Pendoggett
What else we do in Pendoggett
When we would advise against a repair
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair cannot fix:
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we can’t get to from below
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
Materials we repair
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
How it works
When we visit, we arrive at the time we’ve agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. Expect it to take a few hours. We clean up when we are done and tell you when it’s ready to use. For a rural address like Pendoggett, we plan the journey in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. We bring everything needed for the bath repair, so there’s no second trip.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage, and any rust is treated.
- We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
- We match both the colour and the shine.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the following day.
Before we arrive
- Open a window if you can
- Ensure the area is dry
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
Get a quote
If you are in Pendoggett and want a price, the easiest route is pictures: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
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Questions from Pendoggett
Do you cover villages like Pendoggett?
Yes, we cover the whole UK, villages included, at no extra charge.
How do I get a price for bath repair in Pendoggett?
Repairs from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from photos. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
How long does the repair take to cure?
Most baths can be used the following day. We confirm the time before we leave.
Can rust on a bath be repaired?
Yes. We remove the rust and loose enamel, seal and fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
Do I have to be there?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You do not need to watch us work.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as householders across Cornwall.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?
In most cases. Send us a picture of the hole and one from under the bath if you can.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
