Cornwall · England
Bath Repair in Shortlanesend
Bath repair in and around Shortlanesend: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A chipped rim or side
- Deep scratches in acrylic
Why repair rather than replace?
A new bath costs more than the bath itself: removal and disposal, plumbing, a new panel, tiling and decorating. With a repair, it’s one visit and one price. Prices start from £95. The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. The full price is agreed before booking.
What you get with us
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- No extra charge for your area
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Everything repaired in place
Take a look at our prices page and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Bath repair in Shortlanesend without replacing anything
Bath repair is our most common job. Chips on the rim, rust around the waste and cracks in acrylic are all fixed without removing the bath, normally in one visit. We regularly repair cast iron enamel, whirlpool & spa baths and roll-top & freestanding, and common reasons people get in touch are impact holes in acrylic and rust spots around the plughole.
You are covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we explain what it covers before booking.
- Where
- Shortlanesend (TR4)
- Area hub
- Cornwall
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What else we do in Shortlanesend
Aftercare tips
Looking after the surface is easy:
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- Have new chips seen to early
Leave the repair to cure for as long as we say before running a bath. After that, gentle cleaning keeps it looking good.
If an acrylic bath has a crack, stop showering in it until it’s repaired. Every use opens the crack a little more, and water can get through to the floor below.
Common problems we fix in Shortlanesend
Heavy toiletries are the biggest single cause of chips. Taps and wastes cause problems too: water sits around them, and any chip there soon rusts.
Send us a picture if you notice any of these:
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- Holes from dropped items
- A kit repair that didn’t last
Before booking anyone
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- Whether the price covers travel
- Whether a trained technician does the job
When a repair is not the answer
Some jobs are not right for a repair, for example:
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer.
Materials we repair
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
Shortlanesend and nearby
Shortlanesend is about 2 miles north-west of Truro, in Cornwall. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Shortlanesend is one of 644 towns and villages in Cornwall where we work.
Our visits in TR4 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. From Church Road, Hillcrest and School Hill or a nearby road, we can come to you. Other places close to Shortlanesend include New Mills (1 mile south), Kenwyn (2 miles south-east), Highertown (2 miles south), Gloweth (2 miles south) and Truro (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Newquay (9 miles north), Falmouth (9 miles south), St Austell (14 miles east), Camborne (11 miles south-west), Redruth (7 miles south-west) and Helston (15 miles south-west).
Near you in Shortlanesend
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Shortlanesend Community Primary School, County Museum And Library (Royal Institution Of Cornwall) and Victoria Gardens and the streets around them. Shortlanesend’s nearest station is Truro station, about 1.8 miles south-east. Further afield, we also cover the area around Royal Cornwall Hospital (1.5 miles south) and Old Kiln Museum (2 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Daubuz Moors.
- Other local spots include Carrick (2 miles south-east)
Questions from Shortlanesend
What areas do you cover?
Across the UK, so Shortlanesend is covered. Prices don’t change with location.
Can you fix rust around the plughole?
Yes. We take out the rust and any loose enamel, fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
What happens if you find more damage?
Your quote covers the damage in the pictures. If there is more, we will tell you before starting.
Will it make a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.
Do I have to be there?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You do not need to watch us work.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as householders.
Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?
In most cases. Photos of the hole and the underside help us check.
Do you repair coloured baths?
Yes. The colour is mixed on site to suit your bath, including older coloured suites.
Repairs by material
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, in much the same way.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are thick and very strong, finished with fired enamel. Chips can rust if left, but the body of the bath lasts a very long time, which makes it well worth repairing.
Can I fix it myself?
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is generally cheaper.
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
What affects the price in Shortlanesend
Repairs from £95. We price every job individually, from your photos. The main factors are:
- The material and finish
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Access to the area
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
There are no surprise 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.
Send pictures for a quote
Before you send photos, a few simple things make all the difference:
- Where you are, by postcode
- A picture taken from further back
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
We price from photos so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and we’ll come back with a fixed figure.
What happens on the day
From the moment we arrive, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the job takes two to three hours for most chips, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- First, we check the damage against your pictures 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.
Before we arrive
- Clear the area around the damage
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
Getting a price
Upload a picture of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, with your TR4 postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.
Related advice
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
