Cornwall · England
Bath chip & crack repair in St Ives, Cornwall
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths at your home in St Ives, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Repairs from £95
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- Impact holes in acrylic
Aftercare tips
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- Ensure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- Do not leave razors or cans standing in the bath
A repaired bath needs no special treatment, beyond gentle cleaning. Skip bleach and gritty creams and rinse after use.
Stop using the bath if a crack lets water through. Leaks under a bath can damage floors and ceilings.
Bath repair in St Ives without replacing anything
We’ve repaired just about every kind of bath damage: dropped-bottle chips, plughole rust, acrylic cracks and impact holes. All of it is repaired where the bath stands. If you are dealing with a chipped rim or side and rust spots around the plughole, we can normally put it right, on cast iron enamel, whirlpool & spa baths and acrylic alike.
Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we’ll explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Area
- St Ives (TR26)
- County
- Cornwall
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Do you need bath repair in St Ives?
Most bath damage comes from something dropped: bottles, shower heads, tiles and tools. On enamelled baths, any chip down to the metal lets water in, and rust follows.
Look out for these signs:
- A chipped rim or side
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- Chips under the taps
- Rust by the waste and overflow
What your quote should include
- What happens if they find more damage
- What protection goes down before work starts
- How to care for the finish
- Whether the price covers travel
DIY repairs versus a professional job
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
Repairs by material
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.
Acrylic
An acrylic bath is a moulded sheet strengthened from below. They don’t rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.
What affects the price in St Ives
Prices start from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before booking. We take into account:
- The colour and finish to match
- How many areas need work
- The material
- Access to the area
We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for St Ives. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
How to get a fixed quote
The better the photos, the more accurate the price. Here’s what helps:
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Where you are, by postcode
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three photos using our quote form or call us. We will say right away whether it can be repaired.
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What happens on the day
Once we’re through the door, we keep the work contained to the one room. We mask off everything nearby, the work takes a morning or an afternoon, depending on what we find, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage, and any rust is treated.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- We match both the colour and the shine.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the following day.
Preparing for the visit
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Let us know about parking or access
Get a quote
No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. 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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St Ives: your questions answered
Will the price change on the day?
We’ll show you and explain before doing anything extra. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
Will you leave a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged.
Is there any odour?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, which is why we ventilate. It fades as everything cures.
Is a cracked acrylic bath repairable?
Frequently, yes, as long as we can get to the back of the crack to support it. Take off the bath panel and check, or send us a picture.
Is there a call-out fee?
There’s no separate call-out charge. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.
Do you repair coloured baths?
Yes, coloured baths are no problem. The colour is tinted by hand on the day.
What does bath repair cost?
Repairs from £95. Every job gets a fixed price based on pictures of the damage. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your TR26 postcode.
About St Ives
St Ives is about 18 miles west of Falmouth, in Cornwall. We travel to homes and businesses in St Ives and the surrounding area, so nothing has to leave your home. St Ives is one of 644 places in Cornwall where we work.
Every address in TR26 is within our area. Whether you live on High Street, Market Strand and Trenwith Square or a nearby road, we can come to you. St Ives is on the A3074 and B3306, which makes it straightforward to reach. We also travel to Penbeagle (1 mile south-west), Hellesveor (1 mile west), Carbis Bay (1 mile south-east), Towednack (2 miles south-west) and Lelant (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Camborne (8 miles east), Redruth (11 miles east), Penzance (7 miles south), Helston (12 miles south-east), Hayle (4 miles south-east) and Rosewarne (8 miles east).
Near you in St Ives
Typical jobs here are in homes near Bedford Road Methodist Church, St Ives School and St Ives Infant School, among other places. There is a railway station in St Ives itself: St Ives station. Well-known places in the area include St Michael's Hospital (3.4 miles south-east) and Barnes Museum of Cinematography (within half a mile north-east). For a walk, there is Trink Hill and Baker's Pit Nature Reserve.
When a repair is not the answer
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- A steel bath rusted through
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
- A whole bath that is dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we work on in St Ives
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
Why repair rather than replace?
Replacing a fitted bath normally means a plumber, removing the old bath, re-tiling and a new panel and disposing of the old one. Repairing it deals only with the damage in one visit. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is generally a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
Why book with us
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- No need to remove anything
- One price list for the whole UK
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
See our prices page or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
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