Cornwall · England
Bath Repair for Plaidy homes
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths at your home in Plaidy, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Repairs from £95
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
About our bath repair in Plaidy
A repair fixes just the damaged area and blends it into the rest of the bath, which is far cheaper than replacing a fitted bath and the tiles around it. You can normally use the bath the next day. Our repair technicians work on roll-top & freestanding, cast iron enamel and acrylic, and people most frequently call us about a cracked acrylic bath and chips on the rim or sides.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything is not right, ring us and we’ll sort it.
- Location
- Plaidy (PL13)
- Area hub
- Cornwall
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Signs you need bath repair in Plaidy
The usual cause is something heavy dropped into the bath, and a lot happen during bathroom refits. Cracks in acrylic have a different cause: the bath isn’t properly supported, so it flexes under weight.
Look out for any of the following:
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- Snagging damage from a refit
What your quote should include
- Whether the price covers travel
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- Who will actually do the work
- How long it needs to cure
Can I fix it myself?
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 generally the cheaper route.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
Looking after it afterwards
It’s all simple stuff:
- Don’t leave a fresh chip for long
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- Don’t leave razors or cans standing in the bath
- Check that an acrylic bath does not move when you stand in it
Do not leave razors, cans or hair grips in the bath, as they can leave rust marks. A dripping tap should be fixed early, too.
Rust under enamel spreads surprisingly quickly. Left for months, a small chip can grow into a large rust patch, so early repair keeps the cost down.
How we price bath repair
Prices start from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we take into account:
- How much damage there is
- Doing more than one item at once
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- What the surface is made of
Compared with replacing, repairing usually costs far less, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Getting a price from photos
You can generally get a fixed price without us visiting. To make it quick:
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- One picture of the entire bath
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
You do not need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
Common questions in Plaidy
Is a cracked acrylic bath repairable?
In most cases. The back of the crack is strengthened before the front is filled and refinished, so we need access under the bath.
Which areas do you work in?
We work UK-wide. Our prices are the same everywhere.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses across Cornwall.
Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?
Usually. Send us a photo of the hole and one from under the bath if you can.
Do you come to Plaidy?
Yes. We work across the UK and travel to Plaidy. Send us photos for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes. We mix the colour on the day to match, including pastel and older colours.
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, and we will tell you what to expect.
Is my repair covered?
Yes: twelve months. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
The process
We begin by going over the job with you. Next, we cover and mask everything nearby and we start. Allow a morning or an afternoon.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
- The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of the bath.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
Preparing for the visit
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
Getting a price
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the whole bath, include your postcode and send them over. You’ll get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
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When we would advise against a repair
To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.
Materials we work on in Plaidy
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, just like other baths.
Pressed steel
Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Chips rust quickly on steel, particularly by the plughole, so repair chips early.
What else we do in Plaidy
Where we work around Plaidy
Plaidy is about 7 miles south of Liskeard, in Cornwall. We visit customers in Plaidy and nearby villages, so nothing has to leave your home. Plaidy is one of 644 towns and villages in Cornwall where we work.
Every address in PL13 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Jobs here include addresses on Hay Lane, Dawes Lane and Plaidy Lane and the roads around them. Nearby, we also work in Shutta (1 mile west), Looe (1 mile west), St Martin (1 mile north-west), No Man's Land (2 miles north) and Sandplace (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Stonehouse (12 miles east), St Austell (15 miles west), Bodmin (14 miles north-west), Saltash (10 miles east), Liskeard (7 miles north) and Sandy Bottom (14 miles west).
What’s near Plaidy
We visit homes around St Mary's Church, Looe Community Academy and The Globe Inn, among other places. You’ll also find Looe Community Academy (0.5 miles north-west) and Looe Primary Academy (less than half a mile west). The nearest railway station is Looe station, roughly 0.6 miles west. Nearby you’ll also find Old Guildhall Museum and Gaol (0.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Plaidy include Looe Island and Chapel Hill.
Repairing versus replacing in Plaidy
A new bath brings a chain of other jobs: the tiles sitting on the rim tend to break, a new panel is frequently needed, and a plumber has to disconnect and reconnect everything. Repairing the damage avoids all of that. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Why us?
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- No extra charge for your area
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
Read our full price list or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
