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Bath chip & crack repair in Splatt, Cornwall
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths in Splatt, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Holes from dropped items
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
Bath repair at your home in Splatt
A repair fixes just the damaged area and blends it into the rest of the bath, which is far cheaper than replacing a fitted bath. Most baths can be used again the next day. Typical jobs include impact holes in acrylic and chips under the taps, on roll-top & freestanding, pressed steel enamel and acrylic.
Whatever the size of the job, you get the same one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Splatt (PL27)
- Region
- Cornwall
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Work for landlords and builders
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Cornwall and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, so there is no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
Covering Splatt
Splatt is about 10 miles north-west of Bodmin, in Cornwall. From the centre of Splatt to the outlying streets, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Splatt is one of 644 towns and villages in Cornwall we cover.
Here we cover the PL27 postcode area. Jobs here include addresses on Longhouse Lane, Trelyn and Croftlands and the roads around them. Other places close to Splatt include Rock (1 mile south-west), Porthilly (1 mile south-west), Trebetherick (2 miles north-west), Polzeath (2 miles north) and Padstow (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Newquay (12 miles south-west), St Austell (15 miles south), Bodmin (10 miles south-east), Sandy Bottom (15 miles south), Bethel (15 miles south-east) and Wadebridge (4 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Splatt
Around Splatt, we work in homes near Church of St Michael and St Minver School, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Shipwreck Museum (1.8 miles south-west) and Doyden Castle (2.9 miles north-east). Open spaces near Splatt include Brea Hill.
Signs you need bath repair in Splatt
Rust typically starts where water sits, by the plughole, beneath dripping taps or in an unrepaired chip. Water on bare metal causes rust that creeps under the surrounding enamel.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- Rust spots around the plughole
- Chips caused by builders
- Impact holes in acrylic
What to look for in a quote
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- How changes to the job are handled
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
Your questions about bath repair in Splatt
Do you cover the whole of Cornwall?
All of Cornwall, and the rest of the UK. Travel is included in the price.
Can you repair a hole in a bath?
Normally. Send us a picture of the hole and one from under the bath if you can.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Typically, yes. The old repair comes out first, so mention it when you send photos.
Is my repair covered?
Yes: twelve months. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Do you work in Splatt?
Yes. We work across the UK and travel to Splatt and the rest of Cornwall. Send us photos for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.
How long does the repair take to cure?
Normally by the following day, though it depends on what we’ve done.
When can you do it?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. Send photos with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.
Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacing a bath rarely stops at the bath: the tiles sitting on the rim tend to break, the panel may not fit the new one, and a plumber has to disconnect and reconnect everything. A repair skips all of it. Our bath repair starts from £95. What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed price from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Splatt
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Work done at your home or business
See our prices page or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it will not stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
What your bath is made of matters
Pressed steel
Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Exposed steel rusts fast, particularly by the plughole, so early repairs matter.
Cast iron
Cast iron is heavy and rigid, finished with fired enamel. A chip down to the iron can rust, but the body of the bath lasts a very long time, which makes it well worth repairing.
What affects the price in Splatt
Repairs from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before booking. We take into account:
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Whether we combine several jobs
- The type of damage
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
A repair normally costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Send pictures for a quote
When you take your pictures, a few simple things make all the difference:
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- Something in shot to show the size
- Any details about the material
Send us pictures of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, and tell us you’re in Splatt, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
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Looking after it afterwards
Simple care helps the repair last. We recommend:
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
- Put a towel in the bath if you’re working above it
There’s nothing special to do after a repair, beyond gentle cleaning. Avoid bleach-based and gritty cleaners and rinse after use.
Rust spreads under enamel faster than most people expect. A chip the size of a fingernail can become a much larger patch if it’s left for months, so it pays to deal with it early.
How it works
Your technician turns up when we said we would and checks the damage against your photos first. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before any work starts. Most visits take a few hours, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- 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.
- The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking or access
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
Get a quote
To get a price, send a couple of photos through our quote form or ring us. We will tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
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