Cornwall · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Shop, Cornwall
Fixed-price bath repair in Shop and the surrounding area, usually in one visit and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Holes from dropped items
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. There is no charge for travel to Shop. The price depends on:
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Doing more than one item at once
- The size and number of damaged areas
We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Shop. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Getting a price from photos
Two or three clear pictures are normally enough. It helps if you send:
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Any details about the material
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- One picture of the whole bath
Upload a photo of the damage and one of the whole item, and tell us you’re in Shop, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
About our bath repair in Shop
Chips, cracks, rust spots and small holes is repaired in place. There’s no plumbing to disconnect, the tiles are not touched, and the finish is matched to the rest of the bath. We’re frequently asked to fix a cracked acrylic bath and chips under the taps, across pressed steel enamel, cast iron enamel and roll-top & freestanding.
All our work comes with our one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Shop (PL28)
- County
- Cornwall
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Shop and the surrounding area
Shop is about 8 miles north of Newquay, in Cornwall. Customers in Shop get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from photos, and a technician at your door on the day. Shop is one of 644 towns and villages in Cornwall where we work.
Our technicians cover all of PL28. Local streets include Harlyn Road, Fairfield and Ivy Close. We also cover the places around Shop: St Merryn (1 mile north-east), Harlyn (1 mile north), Trevone (1 mile north-east), Padstow (3 miles north-east) and Burgois (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Newquay (8 miles south), Bodmin (13 miles east), Wadebridge (7 miles east), Nansledan (8 miles south), Treninnick (9 miles south) and St Columb Minor (8 miles south).
Near you in Shop
Our clients here include homes close to Church of St Merryn, The Farmer's Arms and St Merryn School and the streets around them. A little further out are Padstow Museum (2.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Shop include Brea Hill.
For landlords and businesses
If you manage property in Shop, we will quote for several properties at once. Just send pictures for each address and we will price them together.
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. We can visit several plots in one trip.
Do you need bath repair in Shop?
The usual cause is something heavy dropped into the bath, and building work is a common culprit. Cracks in acrylic have a different cause: poor support underneath, so the bath flexes when it’s full.
Customers normally contact us about:
- Rust spots around the plughole
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- A kit repair that didn’t last
What your quote should include
- What protection goes down before work starts
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- If travel is included in the price
When we would advise against a repair
A repair is not right for every job, including:
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- A steel bath rusted through
- Cracks in acrylic we cannot reach from underneath
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.
Materials we work on in Shop
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
Also in Shop
How it works
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, protect the area, and get on with the job, which normally takes a few hours. If anything looks different from your pictures, we’ll talk to you before going ahead.
- We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and rust.
- Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
- We mix the colour on the day to match your bath’s exact shade.
- 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 day after.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know about parking or access
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Clear the area around the damage
How to get a price
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them over with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed quote back. Quotes are free and no obligation.
Advice
Repair or replace in Shop?
People frequently assume a cracked or chipped bath has to come out. In most cases it doesn’t: a proper repair gives it years more use, without the cost and upheaval of replacing it. Prices start from £95. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send pictures and you’ll get a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Shop
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- One-year guarantee on every repair
Take a look at our pricing and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Can I fix it myself?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.
How to look after the repair
Looking after the surface is easy, and it makes a real difference:
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- Ensure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
There is nothing special to do after a repair, just sensible cleaning. Skip bleach and gritty creams and give it a rinse after each bath.
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.
Your questions about bath repair in Shop
Will the repair show?
The goal is a repair that blends in. How well it disappears depends on the condition of the rest of the bath, and we will tell you what to expect.
Are there extra charges for Shop?
We do not add a call-out fee. Your fixed price includes everything.
Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?
In most cases. Send us a picture of the hole and one from under the bath if you can.
Do you repair coloured baths?
Yes, we match coloured baths too. The colour is tinted by hand on the day.
Do you work in Shop?
Yes, we do. We send a technician to Shop for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
Can rust on a bath be repaired?
Yes, very often. We take it back to sound metal, seal it, fill it and match the colour.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
In most cases. The old repair comes out first.
Can you repair a failed DIY repair?
Regularly. We strip it out, deal with any rust and repair it again.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
