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Bath Repair in St Erney
Bath repair in St Erney without the cost of replacing. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, then book a visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage beneath the taps
- Deep scratches in acrylic
Looking after it afterwards
Once the work has cured, treat it gently:
- Do not leave razors or cans standing in the bath
- Have new chips seen to early
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
Leave the repair to cure for as long as we say before running a bath. From then on, mild cleaning is all it needs.
Don’t leave a chip on a steel or cast iron bath. Water gets to the metal and rust starts, turning a quick repair into a bigger one.
Bath repair at your home in St Erney
A typical bath repair is a few hours’ work, and you can normally bathe again the day after. There’s no need to book a plumber or tiler, because nothing is disconnected. We are frequently asked to fix chips along the edge of the bath and snagging damage from a refit, on cast iron enamel, pressed steel enamel and acrylic.
All our work comes with our one-year guarantee.
- Location
- St Erney (PL12)
- Area hub
- Cornwall
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What we’re called out for in St Erney
Rust tends to begin where water collects, by the plughole, beneath dripping taps or in an unrepaired chip. Water on bare metal causes rust that creeps under the surrounding enamel.
If you can see any of these, send us a picture:
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
Comparing quotes
- Whether they match the colour on site
- When it can be used again
- Whether the price covers travel
- How the room is protected while they work
Questions from St Erney
Can a cracked acrylic bath be fixed?
Most of the time. We reinforce the crack from behind, then fill and refinish the front, so access behind the panel is important.
Do you cover St Erney?
We do. Technicians travel to St Erney from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.
What happens if you find more damage?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. You decide whether to go ahead.
What about rust by the waste?
Yes, it’s one of the most common repairs we do. The rust is cut back to clean metal and sealed before we fill and finish it.
How long before I can use the bath?
Usually the following day. We will tell you the exact curing time when we finish.
I tried a repair kit. Can you fix it?
Yes, we do this often. The old material comes out, any rust is treated, then we repair it properly.
Will the repair last?
A properly prepared repair should last a long time, and it’s guaranteed for a year. Gentle cleaning helps it last.
Do you repair coloured baths?
Yes, we match coloured baths too. We tint the finish to your bath on site.
Also in St Erney
St Erney and the surrounding area
St Erney is about 3 miles west of Saltash, in Cornwall. From the centre of St Erney to the outlying streets, the service is the same: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. We work in 644 places in Cornwall, from the larger towns to small villages.
We cover every part of PL12 and the streets around it. Nearby, we also work in Landrake (1 mile north), Trematon (1 mile east), Hatt (2 miles north-east), Carkeel (2 miles east) and Burraton Coombe (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Stonehouse (6 miles south-east), Saltash (3 miles east), Liskeard (8 miles west), Addington (8 miles north-west), Looe (8 miles south-west) and Torpoint (5 miles south-east).
Landmarks near St Erney
In St Erney, that means homes near Church of St Terminus and The Buller's Arms. The nearest railway station is St Germans station, roughly 1.4 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Plymouth General Hospital (5.4 miles south-east) and Trematon Castle (2.5 miles east).
What a repair cannot fix
We will not take on work that will not last, so here’s what a repair cannot put right:
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
- Wear across the entire surface, which needs re-enamelling
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we repair
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
Should I try a DIY kit first?
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, and the work is guaranteed.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair will not last.
How the visit works
We turn up at the time we agreed with you and looks over the damage before anything else. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before any work starts. The work itself takes two to three hours for most chips, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage, and any rust is treated.
- We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
- We match both the colour and the shine.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the day after.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Keep a parking space free if you can
Get a quote
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole bath, we can give you a fixed quote without visiting.
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Landlords, agents and businesses in St Erney
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Repair or replace in St Erney?
Many people think a damaged bath means a new one. Generally it doesn’t: a proper repair gives it years more use, and costs far less than the disruption of a replacement. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in St Erney
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Nothing taken out or refitted
See our full price list and bath cost comparison.
How we price bath repair
Prices start from £95. Prices are worked out job by job, from your pictures. The main factors are:
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- How much damage there is
- Access to the area
- The colour and finish to match
Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is typically a fraction of the price, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Quotes from your photos
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage, and it saves a visit. Please include:
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Where you are, by postcode
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Any details about the material
You don’t need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
