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Bath chip & crack repair in Pengersick, Cornwall

Fixed-price bath repair in Pengersick and the surrounding area, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.

  • Repairs from £95
  • A kit repair that didn’t last
  • Chips on the rim or sides
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath repair in Pengersick

Common problems we fix in Pengersick

Many chips happen while the bathroom is being fitted. Tradespeople drop tools and tiles into the bath, often before anyone notices. Snagging repairs like these are a regular job for us.

It’s worth getting a quote if you see:

  • Chips along the edge of the bath
  • Deep scratches in acrylic
  • Rust by the waste and overflow
  • Holes from dropped items

What to look for in a quote

  • How to look after the finish
  • How changes to the job are handled
  • How your room will be protected
  • Who turns up on the day

Our hiring checklist

Bath repair in Pengersick without replacing anything

We repair enamelled steel, cast iron and acrylic baths. Each material is repaired a little differently: metal baths need any rust dealt with first, and acrylic cracks need support from behind. If you are dealing with cracks in an acrylic bath and an old repair that has yellowed or come loose, we can usually put it right, on cast iron enamel, acrylic and pressed steel enamel alike.

Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do.

Rusty chip next to a bath plughole, before and after repair
Where
Pengersick (TR20)
Region
Cornwall
Warranty
A year, on every repair
Price
From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
Call
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

Materials and what they mean for the repair

Composite and resin

Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and often freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, just like other baths.

Pressed steel

Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Exposed steel rusts fast, especially around the waste, so early repairs matter.

The process

Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, protect the area, and get on with the job, which generally takes two to three hours for most chips. If we find something your pictures didn’t show, we will explain it before carrying on.

  1. First, the area is cleaned and any loose enamel or rust is removed.
  2. Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
  3. We tint the finish on the day to suit your bath’s shade of white or colour.
  4. We build up the finish and polish it into the surrounding enamel.
  5. The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the next day.

How to prepare

  • Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
  • Let the surface dry out before the visit
  • Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children

Ask for a price

There is no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.

Get a free quote

Related advice

Work for landlords and builders

For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.

We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Pengersick as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.

Why repair rather than replace?

If the rest of the bath is in good condition, a repair is almost always the better choice. It costs less, takes less time and causes far less upheaval, and you keep the bath you chose. If the whole surface is worn, re-enamelling may make more sense, and we’ll tell you. Our bath repair starts from £95. We do not add extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.

What you get with us

  • Honest advice, even when it means no job
  • Nothing taken out or refitted
  • No extra charge for your area
  • Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface

See our full price list and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.

Looking after it afterwards

Once the work has cured, treat it gently:

  • Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
  • Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
  • Put a towel in the bath if you’re working above it
  • Have new chips seen to early

A repaired bath needs no special treatment. Skip bleach and gritty creams and rinse after use.

Tape over a fresh chip or crack until it’s repaired, to keep water out. Take it off before we arrive.

What we can’t put right

It helps to know what we can’t do:

  • Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we cannot get to from below
  • A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
  • Wear across the whole surface, which needs re-enamelling

Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.

Materials we work on in Pengersick

  • Acrylic
  • Cast iron enamel
  • Roll-top & freestanding
  • Pressed steel enamel
  • Whirlpool & spa baths

Questions from Pengersick

Can pets and children be at home?

Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day, so the repair is not disturbed while it cures.

Can I add another job to the visit?

Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include pictures of each item.

Will the price change on the day?

We will show you and explain before doing anything extra. You will not be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.

Are you accredited?

Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.

Can you repair something that is been repaired before?

Yes, regularly. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.

How do I get a price for bath repair in Pengersick?

Prices start from £95. We give a fixed price based on pictures of the damage. Send a close-up and a photo of the whole item with your TR20 postcode.

Do I have to be there?

We need someone to let us in. You do not need to watch us work.

Will there be a smell?

There may be a mild smell during the work.

Can I fix it myself?

If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it does not stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.

If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.

Pengersick and nearby

Pengersick is about 5 miles west of Helston, in Cornwall. Customers in Pengersick get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from your pictures, and a technician at your door on the day. Pengersick is one of 644 towns and villages in Cornwall we cover.

We work across TR20 and the streets around it. Close by, we cover Praa Sands (1 mile south-west), Germoe (1 mile north), Hendra (1 mile south-east), Newtown (1 mile north-west) and Rinsey Croft (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as Falmouth (14 miles east), Camborne (8 miles north-east), Redruth (11 miles north-east), Penzance (7 miles west), Helston (5 miles east) and Hayle (6 miles north).

Around Pengersick

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to The Coach And Horses Public House, Germoe Community Primary School and Church of Saint Germoe and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include West Cornwall Musical Museum (2.7 miles north-west) and Acton Castle (1.9 miles west). The countryside around Pengersick includes The Loe and Marazion Marsh RSPB Reserve.

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