Cornwall · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Salem, Cornwall
Problem with your bath in Salem? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips caused by builders
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
Bath repair in Salem, done in place
A typical bath repair is a few hours’ work, and you can normally bathe again the next day. There is no need to book a plumber or tiler, because the bath doesn’t move. We work on whirlpool & spa baths, pressed steel enamel and roll-top & freestanding, and the jobs we see most are impact holes in acrylic and rusty patches near the plughole.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything isn’t right, ring us and we will sort it.
- Location
- Salem (TR4)
- County
- Cornwall
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY repairs versus a professional job
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, 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 is not prepared the repair won’t last.
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
What we’re called out for in Salem
Acrylic baths that crack nearly always have a support problem. Loose legs, no proper cradle or a floor that gives let the base flex until the acrylic gives way.
Contact us if you’ve noticed:
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
What your quote should include
- What happens if they find more damage
- How your room will be protected
- How the colour is matched
- Aftercare advice
Where we work around Salem
Salem is about 3 miles north-east of Redruth, in Cornwall. Our technicians come to customers in Salem and nearby villages, so there’s no workshop to go to. We work in all 644 towns and villages in Cornwall.
We work across TR4. Local streets include High Street, Wheal Busy Lane and The Terrace. We also travel to Carnhot (1 mile south-east), Chacewater (1 mile east), Creegbrawse (1 mile south), Jolly's Bottom (1 mile east) and Scorrier (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Truro (5 miles east), Newquay (12 miles north), Falmouth (8 miles south-east), Camborne (6 miles south-west), Redruth (3 miles south-west) and Helston (12 miles south-west).
What’s near Salem
Typical jobs here are in homes near Chacewater Community Primary School, Church of Saint Paul and The Rambling Miner pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Redruth station, about 3.2 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Royal Cornwall Hospital (3.3 miles east) and Carn Brea Castle (4.3 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Daubuz Moors and St Agnes Beacon.
Honest limits
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair cannot fix:
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we cannot get to from below
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think.
Materials we repair
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
Looking after it afterwards
Most damage we see is avoidable. These habits help:
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
- Have new chips seen to early
Keep metal objects like razors and cans off the surface, because they can mark the enamel. And fix dripping taps promptly.
Stop using the bath if a crack lets water through until it’s repaired. Water under the bath can damage the floor and the ceiling below.
What your bath is made of matters
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it relies on good support. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
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.
For landlords and businesses
We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, photos and access details and we’ll arrange it.
Letting agents often send us photos straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
Questions from Salem
What happens if you find more damage?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. The price only changes if you agree.
Is my repair covered?
Yes: twelve months. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
How much does bath repair cost in Salem?
Repairs from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from pictures. You’ll get a fixed figure before booking.
When can you do it?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. Send pictures with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.
How long before I can use the bath?
Usually within a day, though it depends on what we have done.
Are there extra charges for Salem?
There’s no separate call-out charge. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.
Can you repair a failed DIY repair?
Yes, we do this frequently. We strip it out, deal with any rust and repair it again.
Which areas do you work in?
The whole UK, including all of Cornwall. Send your postcode with your pictures and we will offer you dates.
What else we do in Salem
What happens on the day
Visits start with a quick look at the job together, so you know exactly what we are doing. Then the area is sheeted and masked and we start. You can expect it to take two to three hours for most chips, and we will keep you posted as we go.
- First, the area is cleaned and any loose enamel or rust is removed.
- Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
- The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
- We apply the finish coats and polish the repair so it blends in.
- The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the day after.
How to prepare
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Open a window if you can
Get a quote
If you are in Salem and want a price, photos are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Related advice
Why repair rather than replace?
Swapping a damaged bath for a new one usually means a plumber, removing the old bath, re-tiling and a new panel and disposing of the old one. A repair fixes just the damaged area in a single visit. Prices start from £95. We don’t add extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Why us?
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- One price list for the whole UK
See our pricing and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
