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Bath chip & crack repair in Praa Sands, Cornwall
Fixed-price bath repair in Praa Sands and the surrounding area, normally in one visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on the rim or sides
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
Bath repair at your home in Praa Sands
We repair just the damaged spot and colour-match it to the bath, which is far cheaper than replacing a fitted bath. Most baths can be used again the day after. Common call-outs are for damage done while the bathroom was being fitted and rusty patches near the plughole, across cast iron enamel, whirlpool & spa baths and acrylic.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Location
- Praa Sands (TR20)
- County
- Cornwall
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Our work in Praa Sands
Praa Sands is about 5 miles west of Helston, in Cornwall. We agree a date that works for you, and you will know when to expect us, so there is no waiting around. We cover 644 places across Cornwall, from the larger towns to small villages.
Jobs in TR20 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes on Pengersick Lane, Chy-an-Dour Road and Trewelloe Road and the roads around them. If you are just outside Praa Sands, we cover Pengersick (1 mile north-east), Germoe (1 mile north), Newtown (1 mile north-west), Hendra (1 mile east) and Rinsey Croft (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as Falmouth (14 miles east), Camborne (9 miles north-east), Redruth (11 miles north-east), Penzance (7 miles west), Helston (5 miles east) and Hayle (6 miles north).
Landmarks near Praa Sands
We visit homes around Germoe Community Primary School, The Coach And Horses Public House and Church of Saint Germoe, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Helston Community Hospital (5.4 miles east) and West Cornwall Musical Museum (2.7 miles north-west). Not far away are The Loe and Marazion Marsh RSPB Reserve.
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Your questions about bath repair in Praa Sands
Can you repair a crack in an acrylic bath?
In most cases. The back of the crack is strengthened before the front is filled and refinished, so access behind the panel is important.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit usually costs less than separate visits. Include photos of each item.
Will it make a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.
Are you accredited?
We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Do you cover the whole of Cornwall?
The entire UK, including all of Cornwall. Send your postcode with your photos and we will confirm dates.
What happens after I send photos?
We come back with a fixed price, usually with dates to choose from. You are under no obligation.
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.
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes. We mix the colour on the day to match, including pastel and older colours.
The process
Here’s how a visit generally runs: we arrive at the agreed slot, protect everything around the work area, carry out the work and tidy away. Plan for a few hours, depending on the damage. Before leaving, we tell you how long to leave it and what to avoid for the first few days.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, usually the next day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Keep a parking space free if you can
Get a quote
Most clients in Praa Sands get their price from pictures. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Advice
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it won’t stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair won’t last.
What affects the price in Praa Sands
Repairs from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price depends on:
- Whether we combine several jobs
- How many areas need work
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- How hard the colour is to match
There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Quotes from your pictures
Most quotes are done from pictures alone. To help us price it:
- One picture of the entire bath
- Details of any past repairs
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- What it’s made of, if you know
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the whole bath, add your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
What a repair can’t fix
We’d rather lose a job than do one that will not last, so here’s what a repair cannot put right:
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we work on in Praa Sands
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
When to call us in Praa Sands
Rust tends to begin where water collects, by the plughole, beneath dripping taps or in an unrepaired chip. Once water reaches the steel or iron, rust spreads under the enamel.
The most common problems we are called about are:
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Chips caused by builders
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- Deep scratches in acrylic
Questions to ask before you book
- How soon you can use it again
- Aftercare advice
- What prep work is covered
- How the room is protected while they work
Landlords, agents and businesses in Praa Sands
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. Several plots can be done in one visit.
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in Cornwall and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
How to look after the repair
Simple care helps the repair last. We recommend:
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
- Put a towel in the bath if you are working above it
- Don’t scrub with anything abrasive
- Have new chips seen to early
Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and try not to drop heavy bottles on the repair. Deal with new chips early, before rust can start.
Rust spreads under enamel faster than most people expect. Left for months, a small chip can grow into a large rust patch, so early repair keeps the cost down.
Repair or replace in Praa Sands?
When the bath is otherwise sound, repairing beats replacing. It costs less, takes less time and causes far less upheaval, and the bathroom stays as it is. Where the whole surface is tired, we may suggest re-enamelling instead. Our bath repair starts from £95. A repair generally costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Praa Sands
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- One visit for most repairs
- Work done at your home or business
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
Take a look at our full price list and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
