Cornwall · England
Bath Repair in St Ive
Bath repair across St Ive and nearby, generally in one visit and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Damage beneath the taps
Different materials, different repairs
Pressed steel
Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Chips rust quickly on steel, especially around the waste, so early repairs matter.
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, just like other baths.
About our bath repair in St Ive
Most of our bath repairs take a few hours, and you can usually bathe again the day after. There is no need to book a plumber or tiler, because nothing is disconnected. We work on acrylic, roll-top & freestanding and cast iron enamel, and people most frequently call us about a failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting and holes from dropped items.
All our work is covered by a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Cornwall.
- Location
- St Ive (PL14)
- Area hub
- Cornwall
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Repair or replace in St Ive?
For damage in one or two places, a repair is the obvious choice. It’s a fraction of the cost of a new bath and fitting, it takes one visit, and nothing else in the room changes. Prices start from £95. The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before booking, with nothing added on the day.
Why book with us
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- A fixed quote before booking
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
Take a look at our prices page or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Our work in St Ive
St Ive is about 3 miles north-east of Addington, in Cornwall. Across the PL14 area, a technician comes to you. Our repair technicians cover 644 places across Cornwall.
We cover every part of the PL14 postcode area and the streets around it. Close by, we cover Parkfield (1 mile east), St Ive Cross (1 mile east), Quethiock (2 miles south), Pensilva (2 miles north-west) and Merrymeet (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Stonehouse (12 miles south-east), Bodmin (15 miles west), Saltash (8 miles south-east), Liskeard (4 miles south-west), Launceston (11 miles north) and Addington (3 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in St Ive
Around St Ive, we work in homes near Butchers Arms and Church of St Ivo and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Menheniot station, roughly 3.9 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Kithill Castle (4.6 miles north-east). Open spaces near St Ive include Caradon Hill.
Questions from St Ive
What about rust by the waste?
Yes. We remove the rust and loose enamel, fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
Which areas do you work in?
All of Cornwall, and the rest of the UK. Travel is included in the price.
What happens after I send photos?
We come back with a fixed price, usually with dates to choose from. There’s no obligation to book.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Of course, and it typically saves money. Send pictures of everything together and we’ll quote them together.
Is a bath repair durable?
It should, as long as the bath is firm and the area was prepared well. It’s covered by our one-year guarantee.
Are you accredited?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Is a repair better than a new one?
In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.
Will the repair show?
On a bath in good condition, a colour-matched repair is very hard to spot. On older, dull enamel the repair can look glossier than the area around it.
When a repair isn’t the answer
To be straight with you, there are a few things a repair won’t fix:
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we can’t get to from below
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
- A whole bath that’s dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we work on
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
For landlords and businesses
For anyone letting property in or around St Ive, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Just send photos for each address and we will price them together.
Hospitality businesses cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
What we do, step by step
Here’s how a visit typically runs: we arrive on time, protect everything around the work area, carry out the work and clear up. Plan for a few hours, depending on the damage from start to finish. Before we go, we’ll explain when it can be used and what to avoid for the first few days.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased, and any rust is treated.
- We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
- We match both the colour and the shine.
- We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, generally the day after.
Before we arrive
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Have a window or extractor fan available
Getting a price
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 will come back to you with a fixed figure.
Related advice
DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it won’t stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is normally cheaper.
Also in St Ive
Signs you need bath repair in St Ive
Many chips happen while the bathroom is being fitted. Tradespeople drop tools and tiles into the bath, and the damage isn’t always spotted until later. We repair snagging damage like this regularly.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
Comparing quotes
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- How the colour is matched
- What aftercare is recommended
What bath repair costs
Prices start from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before booking. We look at:
- What the surface is made of
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
The price depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed price from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
How to get a fixed price
The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- What it’s made of, if you know
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Something in shot to show the size
We price from photos so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
