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Bath chip & crack repair in Perranwell, Cornwall

We travel to Perranwell for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Chips on the rim or sides
  • A cracked acrylic bath
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath repair for Perranwell homes

Honest limits

A repair is not right for every job, including:

  • Cracks in acrylic we can’t reach from underneath
  • Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
  • Metal that has corroded all the way through

Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.

What we work on

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

Bath repair in Perranwell, done in place

Most bath damage, from chips and cracks to rust spots and holes, is repaired in place. There’s no plumbing to disconnect, your tiles stay as they are, and the finish is matched to the rest of the bath. If you’re dealing with rust by the waste and overflow and hairline or through cracks in acrylic, we can usually put it right.

Every job is backed for twelve months in Perranwell and everywhere else. We return to put right any problem with the work.

Where
Perranwell (TR3)
Area hub
Cornwall
Cover
One year on every repair
Price
From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Broken acrylic bath corner, rebuilt and refinished (before and after)

What we’re called out for in Perranwell

Rust tends to begin where water collects, around the waste, under the taps or in an old chip. Water on bare metal causes rust that creeps under the surrounding enamel.

The things customers generally mention when they call are:

  • A kit repair that didn’t last
  • Chips on the rim or sides
  • Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
  • Impact holes in acrylic

What to look for in a quote

  • What aftercare is recommended
  • What happens if they find more damage
  • Whether they match the colour on site
  • How the room is protected while they work

Choosing a repair company

Landlords, agents and businesses in Perranwell

Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Perranwell use us as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.

For anyone letting property in or around Perranwell, we will quote for several properties at once. Just send pictures for each address and we will price them together.

Perranwell questions

Do I need to be at home?

Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. After that, you can carry on with your day.

How long before I can use the bath?

Usually within a day, though it depends on what we’ve done.

Will you leave a mess?

Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.

Is the work guaranteed?

All our work carries our one-year guarantee. We’ll explain what it covers when we quote.

What happens once I’ve sent photos?

You’ll get a fixed quote back, plus dates. You are under no obligation.

Can rust on a bath be repaired?

Yes, it’s one of the most common repairs we do. We take it back to sound metal, seal it, fill it and match the colour.

Do you do work for letting agents?

We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.

What does bath repair cost?

Prices start from £95. Every job gets a fixed price from your pictures. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your TR3 postcode.

What happens on the day

We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you know when to expect us. On site, it takes a few hours, depending on the damage in most cases. We leave the room clean.

  1. We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
  2. Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
  3. We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
  4. The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
  5. Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.

How to prepare

  • Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
  • Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
  • Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing

Ask for a price

Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the whole bath, include your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.

Get a fixed price

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How we price bath repair

Repairs from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price depends on:

  • How easy the damage is to reach
  • Unusual colours or finishes
  • The type of damage
  • Whether we combine several jobs

Compared with replacing, repairing typically costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.

How to get a fixed quote

The better the photos, the more accurate the price. Here’s what helps:

  • Details of any past repairs
  • The material, if you know it
  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
  • Where you are, by postcode

Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire bath, we can price the job.

Looking after it afterwards

How the surface is treated afterwards matters:

  • Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
  • Check that an acrylic bath does not move when you stand in it
  • Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
  • Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners

A repaired bath needs no special treatment, beyond gentle cleaning. Avoid bleach-based and gritty cleaners and rinse after use.

Avoid standing in a cracked acrylic bath until it’s fixed. Every use opens the crack a little more, and water can get through to the floor below.

Perranwell and nearby

Perranwell is about 4 miles south-west of Truro, in Cornwall. Clients in Perranwell get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed price from your pictures, and a technician at your door on the day. We work in all 644 towns and villages in Cornwall, from the larger towns to small villages.

We work across the TR3 postcode area. Whether you live on Station Road, Mellingey Fields and Greenwith Hill or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Close by, we cover Greenwith Common (1 mile north), Perranarworthal (1 mile south), Frogpool (1 mile west), Hick's Mill (1 mile north-west) and Bissoe (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Truro (4 miles north-east), Newquay (14 miles north), Falmouth (5 miles south), Camborne (8 miles west), Redruth (5 miles west) and Helston (10 miles south-west).

What’s near Perranwell

Typical jobs here are in homes near Richard Lander School, Church of Saint Piran and The Norway Inn. Perranwell has its own railway station: Perranwell station. Well-known places in the area include Royal Cornwall Hospital (3.8 miles north) and Museum of Cornish Methodism (2.9 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Daubuz Moors.

Map of Perranwell © OpenStreetMap contributors

Materials and what they mean for the repair

Acrylic

Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it relies on good support. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.

Pressed steel

Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.

Should I try a DIY kit first?

We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.

Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is normally the cheaper route.

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