Cornwall · England
Bath Repair in Porthilly
Problem with your bath in Porthilly? We put it right where it is, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- Rust spots around the plughole
Signs you need bath repair in Porthilly
Most bath damage comes from something dropped: a shampoo bottle, a shower head, a tile or a tool during a refit. On enamelled baths, any chip down to the metal will start to rust.
Look out for these signs:
- Holes from dropped items
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- A chip where the taps sit
- Rusty patches near the plughole
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
Bath repair in Porthilly, done in place
We have repaired just about every kind of bath damage: chips from dropped bottles, rust round the plughole, cracks in acrylic and holes from falling tools. All of it is repaired where the bath stands. If you are dealing with a hole punched through by something heavy and a chip where the taps sit, we can normally put it right, on whirlpool & spa baths, roll-top & freestanding and pressed steel enamel alike.
All our work comes with a one-year guarantee.
- Area
- Porthilly (PL27)
- Area hub
- Cornwall
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Landlord and trade work in Porthilly
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover. We can visit several plots in one trip.
How the visit works
We turn up when we said we would, introduces themselves and looks over the damage before anything else. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before any work starts. Most visits take a few hours, depending on the damage, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- First, the area is cleaned and any loose enamel or rust is removed.
- We fill the damage and sand it flush with the surrounding surface.
- We tint the finish on the day to suit your bath’s shade of white or colour.
- We build up the finish and polish it into the surrounding enamel.
- The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the next day.
How to prepare
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
How to get a price
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the whole bath, add your postcode and send them over. You’ll get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
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What else we do in Porthilly
Should I try a DIY kit first?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is usually the cheaper route.
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. 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.
FAQs for Porthilly
Will I be able to see the repair?
The goal is a repair that blends in. How well it disappears depends on the condition of the rest of the bath.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Landlords are frequently glad to have it sorted before the end of a tenancy.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.
Can rust on a bath be repaired?
Yes. We remove the rust and loose enamel, fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
How long does the repair take to cure?
Typically within a day, though it depends on what we’ve done.
Do the materials smell?
Expect a mild smell while we’re working.
How do I get a price for bath repair in Porthilly?
Repairs from £95. Because every job differs, we price from pictures. You’ll get a fixed figure before booking.
What affects the price in Porthilly
Repairs from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before you book. We look at:
- How many areas need work
- How hard the colour is to match
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- How many items we do on one visit
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 quote from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Quotes from your photos
Most quotes are done from photos alone. To make it quick:
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
You do not need a survey visit. 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 price.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that is what we repair.
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it needs firm support underneath. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
What we cannot put right
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair cannot fix:
- Wear across the whole surface, which needs re-enamelling
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Surfaces we repair
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacing a bath rarely stops at the bath: tiles along the rim generally crack when it comes out, the panel may not fit the new one, and the plumbing has to be disconnected and refitted. Repairing the damage avoids all of that. Prices start from £95. Rather than charging by the hour, we price the entire job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access.
What you get with us
- Fixed prices from your photos
- Colour-matched on site
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
Take a look at our full price list and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Covering Porthilly
Porthilly is about 10 miles north-west of Bodmin, in Cornwall. Book a date that suits you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so you are not left waiting in all day. We work in 644 places across Cornwall, from the larger towns to small villages.
Postcode districts we cover here: PL27. Streets in the area include Forlaze Road and Porthilly Lane, all of which we cover. Other places close to Porthilly include Rock (1 mile north-east), Splatt (1 mile north-east), Padstow (1 mile west), Burgois (2 miles south) and Trebetherick (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Newquay (11 miles south-west), St Austell (15 miles south-east), Bodmin (10 miles south-east), Sandy Bottom (15 miles south-east), Bethel (15 miles south-east) and Wadebridge (4 miles south-east).
Around Porthilly
In Porthilly, that means homes near Church of St Michael and St Minver School, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Doyden Castle (3.7 miles north-east) and Shipwreck Museum (1 mile west). The countryside around Porthilly includes Brea Hill.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
