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Bath chip & crack repair in Probus, Cornwall
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Probus. Free, fixed quotes from your photos.
- Repairs from £95
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- A kit repair that didn’t last
Bath repair in Probus without replacing anything
A typical bath repair is a few hours’ work, and you can typically bathe again the next day. There is no need to book a plumber or tiler, because the bath doesn’t move. Common call-outs are for rusty patches near the plughole and a hole punched through by something heavy, in cast iron enamel, whirlpool & spa baths and acrylic.
Whatever the size of the job, you get the same one-year guarantee.
- Area
- Probus (TR2)
- Region
- Cornwall
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Probus and nearby
Probus is about 5 miles east of Truro, 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 work in 644 places across Cornwall.
We cover every part of TR2. Jobs here include addresses on High Street, Ridgeway and Wagg Lane. Neighbouring places we cover include Parkengear (1 mile south-east), Tresillian (2 miles south-west), Tregony (2 miles south-east), Veryan Green (5 miles south) and Veryan (5 miles south). Further out, we also cover Truro (5 miles west), Newquay (10 miles north-west), Falmouth (11 miles south-west), St Austell (8 miles north-east), Redruth (13 miles west) and Sandy Bottom (9 miles north-east).
What’s near Probus
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to St Probus and St Grace's Church, Probus Community Primary School and The Roseland Academy and the streets around them. A little further out are Royal Cornwall Infirmary (5.2 miles south-west) and Grampound with Creed Heritage Centre (2.3 miles east). Open spaces near Probus include Daubuz Moors.
- Local facilities include Tregoney (2.3 miles south-east)
Towns and villages near Probus
Also in Probus
How the visit works
You don’t need to empty the room beforehand. Everything we use comes in the van with us, lay protective sheets and get going once we’ve agreed what we’re doing. It normally takes two to three hours for most chips, and you are welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and rust.
- The chip or crack is filled, then sanded level with the bath.
- We tint the finish on the day to suit your bath’s shade of white or colour.
- We apply the finish coats and polish the repair so it blends in.
- We leave it to cure; you can usually use the bath the following day.
How to prepare
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
Ask for a price
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of photos through our quote form or ring us. We will say immediately whether it can be repaired.
Related advice
What bath repair costs
Repairs from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Probus. The price reflects:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- How many areas need work
- The material and finish
- Unusual colours or finishes
A repair normally costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send pictures and we’ll give you the exact figure.
Quotes from your photos
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage. Please include:
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Any details about the material
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
Most clients in Probus get their price from pictures. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Different materials, different repairs
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that is what we repair.
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
When a repair isn’t the answer
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair can’t fix:
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.
What we work on
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
Landlord and trade work in Probus
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. Several plots can be done in one visit.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
Keeping it looking good
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. A few tips:
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
Give the repair the full curing time we recommend before running a bath. From then on, mild cleaning is all it needs.
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.
Probus: your questions answered
Will the price change on the day?
The price is fixed for what the photos show. If there’s more, we will tell you before starting.
Will it make a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and we clean up when we’ve finished.
Do you repair coloured baths?
Yes. We mix the colour on the day to match, including older coloured suites.
What happens next?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote and the next dates we have.
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Landlords are frequently glad to have it sorted before the end of a tenancy.
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.
Can rust on a bath be repaired?
Yes. We remove the rust and loose enamel, fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
When to call us in Probus
Rust typically starts where water sits, by the plughole, beneath dripping taps or in an unrepaired chip. Once water reaches the steel or iron, rust spreads under the enamel.
Clients normally contact us about:
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- Damage beneath the taps
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- Holes from dropped items
What to look for in a quote
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- How to care for the finish
- Who will actually do the work
- What preparation is included
Repair or replace: which is better?
A new bath costs more than the bath itself: taking out the old one, plumbing, tiling, a panel and redecorating. With a repair, it’s one visit and one price. Our bath repair starts from £95. There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Why us?
- One visit for most repairs
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
Take a look at our full price list and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
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