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Bath Repair for Porthallow homes
Bath repair in and around Porthallow: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- Rust spots around the plughole
What happens on the day
You don’t need to empty the room beforehand. Everything we use comes in the van with us, put protection down and start once you’re happy with the plan. It typically takes a few hours, and you are welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
How to prepare
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Have a window or extractor fan available
Get a quote
If you are in Porthallow and want a price, the easiest route is pictures: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Related advice
Bath repair at your home in Porthallow
A typical bath repair is a few hours’ work, and you can usually bathe again the next day. There’s no need to book a plumber or tiler, because the bath does not move. We are frequently asked to fix damage done while the bathroom was being fitted and rust spots around the plughole, on pressed steel enamel, roll-top & freestanding and whirlpool & spa baths.
Every job is backed for twelve months. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.
- Location
- Porthallow (TR12)
- County
- Cornwall
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Common problems we fix in Porthallow
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.
You may need us if you’ve spotted:
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- Damage beneath the taps
- Holes from dropped items
Comparing quotes
- What aftercare is recommended
- Who turns up on the day
- How changes to the job are handled
- Whether they match the colour on site
About Porthallow
Porthallow is about 6 miles south of Falmouth, in Cornwall. Book a date that suits you, and you will know when to expect us, so there is no waiting around. Porthallow is one of 644 places in Cornwall where we work.
Every address in TR12 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Jobs here include addresses on School Hill and Pengarrock Hill and the roads around them. Other places close to Porthallow include Laddenvean (1 mile south-west), St Keverne (1 mile south), Manaccan (2 miles north-west), Tregidden (3 miles west) and Mawnan (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Truro (14 miles north), Falmouth (6 miles north), Camborne (14 miles north-west), Redruth (13 miles north-west), Helston (9 miles west) and Rosewarne (14 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Porthallow
The countryside around Porthallow includes Goonhilly Downs.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. There is no rust, but cracks, holes and scratches happen, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
Aftercare tips
It’s all simple stuff, just a few sensible habits:
- Rinse it down after each bath
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
Use gentle, non-abrasive cleaners and try not to drop heavy bottles on the repair. Get any new chip seen to quickly, before rust sets in.
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.
DIY kit or professional repair?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is usually cheaper.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
Repairing versus replacing in Porthallow
Think about the hidden costs of a new bath: taking out the old one, plumbing, tiling, a panel and redecorating. A repair is one job, done in one visit. Our bath repair starts from £95. The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. You’ll see the full price before booking.
Why Porthallow clients choose us
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- We leave the room as we found it
- Colour-matched on site
- Same prices wherever you are
Read our pricing and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
When we’d advise against a repair
We would rather lose a job than do one that won’t last, so here’s what a repair cannot put right:
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
- A whole bath that is dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we can’t get to from below
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
What we work on
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
What affects the price in Porthallow
Prices start from £95. We give every job a fixed quote from photos. This is what makes a difference:
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- The colour and finish to match
- The material and finish
The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed quote from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
Getting a price from pictures
Most quotes are done from pictures alone. To help us price it:
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Natural light rather than flash
- The material, if you know it
- One sharp close-up of the damage
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three photos using our quote form or ring us. We’ll say straight away if a repair is the right fix.
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Porthallow questions
Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?
Normally. Photos of the hole and the underside help us check.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit generally costs less than separate visits. Include photos of each item.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it is not worth repairing, we will tell you.
Will the repair show?
On a glossy bath, you will struggle to find it. On older, dull enamel the repair can look glossier than the area around it.
Is there any odour?
It depends on the job, but frequently a little. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Landlords are often glad to have it sorted before the end of a tenancy.
Is my repair covered?
Yes: twelve months. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Is there a call-out fee?
Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
