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Bath chip & crack repair in St Germans, Cornwall
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths in St Germans, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips under the taps
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
What your bath is made of matters
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid, and often freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, just like other baths.
Pressed steel
Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Chips rust quickly on steel, particularly by the plughole, so early repairs matter.
How we handle bath repair in St Germans
Whatever has happened to the bath, we aim for the same result: a repair that is smooth, sound and hard to spot. Proper preparation, careful filling and shaping, then colour and gloss matching so it sits flush with the rest of the bath. If you are dealing with a hole punched through by something heavy and chips on the rim or sides, we can help.
You are covered for a year from the day of the repair. If anything is not right, ring us and we’ll sort it.
- Location
- St Germans (PL12)
- County
- Cornwall
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
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DIY repairs versus a professional job
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, it’s worth having it done properly.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, 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 isn’t prepared the repair will not last.
St Germans: your questions answered
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and you’ll get one combined price.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
What happens next?
You get a fixed price and available dates. If we need another angle, we’ll ask.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged.
Is repairing better than replacing?
In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it isn’t worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Usually, yes. The old repair comes out first.
How invisible is a bath repair?
On a bath in good condition, a colour matched repair is very hard to spot. On worn enamel, it can look shinier than the rest.
What we cannot put right
We won’t take on work that won’t last, so here’s what a repair cannot put right:
- A steel bath rusted through
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think.
What we work on
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
How to care for the repair
Looking after the surface is easy, and it makes a real difference:
- Rinse it down after each bath
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- Check that an acrylic bath doesn’t move when you stand in it
Care for the repair the same way as the bath: warm water, washing-up liquid and a soft cloth. Avoid scourers and gritty cream cleaners.
If an acrylic bath has a crack, stop showering in it until it’s repaired. Every use opens the crack a little more, and it can start to leak underneath.
Repair or replace: which is better?
If the rest of the bath is in good condition, a repair is almost always the better choice. It’s quicker, cheaper and far less disruptive, and the bathroom stays as it is. If the whole surface is worn, re-enamelling may make more sense, and we’ll tell you. Our bath repair starts from £95. 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. Send photos and you’ll get a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in St Germans
- One price list for the whole UK
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Work done at your home or business
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
Read our full price list or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
St Germans and nearby
St Germans is about 4 miles west of Saltash, in Cornwall. Jobs in St Germans are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from your photos, then a visit to do the work. St Germans is one of 644 towns and villages in Cornwall we cover.
Here we cover the PL12 postcode area. From Quarry Street, Lovely Lane and Gays Lane or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Other places close to St Germans include Polbathic (1 mile south-west), St Erney (1 mile north-east), Tideford (2 miles north-west), Sheviock (2 miles south-east) and Crafthole (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Stonehouse (7 miles east), Saltash (4 miles east), Liskeard (8 miles north-west), Addington (8 miles north-west), Looe (7 miles south-west) and Torpoint (5 miles east).
Landmarks near St Germans
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Germans Primary School, The Elliot Arms and St German's Priory. St Germans has its own railway station: St Germans station. Other landmarks nearby include Trematon Castle (3.2 miles east) and Plymouth General Hospital (5.7 miles east).
Landlords, agents and businesses in St Germans
If you manage property in St Germans, we will quote for several properties at once. Send photos for each one and we will come back with a combined price.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, photos and access details and we will handle the rest.
What bath repair costs
Prices start from £95. You will know the full cost before you book. We look at:
- The type of damage
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- What the surface is made of
- How hard the colour is to match
Compared with replacing, repairing generally costs far less, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
How to get a fixed price
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage, and it saves a visit. Try to send:
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- One picture of the whole bath
- Something in shot to show the size
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed price.
How the visit works
Your technician turns up when we said we would and looks over the damage before anything else. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before we open a single tin. The work itself takes a morning or an afternoon, and we leave the room as we found it.
- First, we check the damage against your photos and agree the plan.
- Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
Getting a price
Most customers in St Germans get their price from photos. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Advice
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