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Bath chip & crack repair in St Ive Cross, Cornwall
Bath repair in St Ive Cross without the cost of replacing. Get a fixed price from your pictures, then book a visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- A chipped rim or side
Bath repair at your home in St Ive Cross
Whatever has happened to the bath, we aim for the same result: a repair that’s smooth, sound and hard to spot. We prepare the area properly, fill and shape it, then match the colour and gloss so it’s level with the surrounding surface. Whether it’s hairline or through cracks in acrylic and rust spots around the plughole, we can normally put it right, whatever the material.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee.
- Area
- St Ive Cross (PL14)
- Region
- Cornwall
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I try a DIY kit first?
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
Where we work around St Ive Cross
St Ive Cross is about 4 miles east of Addington, in Cornwall. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. St Ive Cross is one of 644 places in Cornwall where we work.
Jobs in PL14 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Close by, we cover Parkfield (1 mile north), St Ive (1 mile west), Quethiock (2 miles south), Pensilva (2 miles north-west) and Merrymeet (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover 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 (4 miles west).
What’s near St Ive Cross
We visit homes around Butchers Arms and Church of St Ivo and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Menheniot station, about 4 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find Kithill Castle (4.4 miles north-east). Open spaces near St Ive Cross include Caradon Hill.
Your questions about bath repair in St Ive Cross
Can you repair a hole in a bath?
Generally, yes, if we can reach behind it. The hole is backed, filled and refinished to match.
Is a bath repair permanent?
Yes, if it’s prepared properly and the bath is sound. It’s covered by our one-year guarantee.
Do you repair coloured baths?
Yes. We mix the colour on the day to match, including pastel and older colours.
Can pets and children be at home?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
Are you accredited?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
What do you need from me?
Just photos, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, access to the room.
Is there a call-out fee?
No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.
What happens after I send pictures?
You get a fixed quote and available dates. If we need another angle, we’ll ask.
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Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. You won’t pay by the hour. The price is based on:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- How many items we do on one visit
- What kind of damage it is
- The material and finish
No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Getting a price from pictures
We price nearly every job from photos. This is what to send:
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- The material, if you know it
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
Email us a picture of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, and tell us you’re in St Ive Cross, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
What happens on the day
The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can carry on at home. We protect the area first, then the job itself takes two to three hours for most chips. Before we leave, we explain how soon it can be used and how to care for it.
- First, we check the damage against your pictures 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.
- The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
How to prepare
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Let us know about parking or access
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
How to get a price
We price from photos so you do not 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.
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Honest limits
A repair isn’t always the answer, and we would rather say so up front. Repairs will not solve:
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we cannot get to from below
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
Common problems we fix in St Ive Cross
Most bath damage comes from something dropped: bottles, shower heads, tiles and tools. On steel and cast iron baths, any chip down to the metal lets water in, and rust follows.
The things clients typically mention when they call are:
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- A chip where the taps sit
- Deep scratches in acrylic
What your quote should include
- If travel is included in the price
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- How soon you can use it again
- What aftercare is recommended
Repairing versus replacing in St Ive Cross
A new bath costs more than the bath itself: taking out the old one, plumbing, tiling, a panel and redecorating. With a repair, it’s one visit and one price. Prices start from £95. Rather than charging by the hour, we price the entire job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Why St Ive Cross customers choose us
- No extra charge for your area
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Fixed prices from your pictures
Take a look at our prices page and bath cost comparison.
How to look after the repair
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts. Here’s what we suggest:
- Put a towel in the bath if you’re working above it
- Do not scrub with anything abrasive
- Store metal items away from the bath
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
Give the repair the full curing time we recommend before running a bath. After that, gentle cleaning keeps it looking good.
Small chips are quick to repair. Left alone, they stain and can rust, so it’s worth getting them done early.
Landlord and trade work in St Ive Cross
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, pictures and access details.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
