Cornwall · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Rock, Cornwall
Bath repair in Rock without the cost of replacing. Get a fixed quote from your photos, then we come to you.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- Rust by the waste and overflow
How we handle bath repair in Rock
Whatever has happened to the bath, we aim for the same result: a smooth, solid repair that blends in. Proper preparation, careful filling and shaping, then colour and gloss matching so it sits flush with the rest of the bath. Common call-outs are for rusty patches near the plughole and hairline or through cracks in acrylic, on roll-top & freestanding, whirlpool & spa baths and acrylic.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything is not right, ring us and we’ll come back.
- Area
- Rock (PL27)
- County
- Cornwall
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How the visit works
Here’s how a visit generally runs: we arrive on time, protect everything around the work area, carry out the work and clear up. Plan for two to three hours for most chips. Before leaving, we tell you how long to leave it and how to care for it.
- First, we check the damage against your photos and agree the plan.
- Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Point us to the nearest place to park
Get a quote
Send us a picture of the damage and one of the whole item, and tell us you are in Rock, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
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What affects the price in Rock
Prices start from £95. We price every job individually, from your photos. What matters most is:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Access to the area
- What the surface is made of
What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed quote from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Getting a price from photos
Two or three clear pictures are usually enough. Try to include:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- The material, if you know it
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
If you are in Rock and want a price, the easiest route is pictures: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Nearby places to Rock
Other services in Rock
Should you replace it?
Replacing a bath rarely stops at the bath: tiles along the rim usually crack when it comes out, the panel may not fit the new one, and a plumber has to disconnect and reconnect everything. A repair skips all of it. Prices start from £95. Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Rock
- Generally one visit, start to finish
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Rooms protected and left tidy
See our prices page or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Signs you need bath repair in Rock
Most bath damage comes from something dropped: bottles, shower heads, tiles and tools. On enamelled baths, a chip that reaches the metal lets water in, and rust follows.
People normally call us after spotting something like this:
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- Rusty patches near the plughole
What to look for in a quote
- How long it needs to cure
- How to look after the finish
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- What happens if they find more damage
Common questions in Rock
Is a repair better than a new one?
Normally, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes, coloured baths are no problem. The colour is tinted by hand on the day.
Can you repair a hole in a bath?
Usually, yes, if we can reach behind it. We back the hole, fill it and refinish the surface.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Can you repair a failed DIY repair?
Yes, we do this frequently. The old material comes out, any rust is treated, then we repair it properly.
Do you cover Rock?
We do. Repair technicians travel to Rock from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
How quickly can you book me in?
Your quote comes with available dates. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
How do I book?
Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787, and we’ll do the rest.
Covering Rock
Rock is about 10 miles north-west of Bodmin, in Cornwall. Wherever you are in the PL27 postcode area, we come to you. Rock is one of 644 places in Cornwall we cover.
Every address in PL27 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether you live on Shores Lane, Greenbanks Road and Trelyn or a nearby road, we can come to you. Neighbouring places we cover include Splatt (1 mile north-east), Porthilly (1 mile south-west), Trebetherick (2 miles north-west), Padstow (2 miles west) and Polzeath (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Newquay (12 miles south-west), St Austell (15 miles south), Bodmin (10 miles south-east), Sandy Bottom (15 miles south-east), Bethel (15 miles south-east) and Wadebridge (4 miles south-east).
What’s near Rock
Around Rock, we work in homes near Church of St Michael and St Minver School. Nearby you’ll also find Doyden Castle (3.2 miles north-east) and Shipwreck Museum (1.5 miles west). Open spaces near Rock include Brea Hill.
What a repair cannot fix
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair can’t fix:
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think.
Surfaces we repair
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
Aftercare tips
Most damage we see is avoidable. A few tips:
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
Care for the repair the same way as the bath: warm water, washing-up liquid and a soft cloth. Keep scouring pads and gritty cleaners away from it.
Rust under enamel spreads surprisingly quickly. Left for months, a small chip can grow into a large rust patch, so it pays to deal with it early.
DIY kit or professional repair?
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Cast iron
Cast iron is heavy and rigid, with a fused enamel surface. A chip down to the iron can rust, but the body of the bath lasts a very long time, so it’s always worth repairing.
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. They do not rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
