Cornwall · England
Bath chip & crack repair in St Martin, Cornwall
Problem with your bath in St Martin? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- Rust spots around the plughole
How we handle bath repair in St Martin
A repair fixes just the damaged area and blends it into the rest of the bath, which is far cheaper than replacing a fitted bath. You can normally use the bath the next day. Typical jobs include a chip where the taps sit and damage done while the bathroom was being fitted, on roll-top & freestanding, whirlpool & spa baths and acrylic.
Big or small, you get the same one-year guarantee.
- Location
- St Martin (PL13)
- Region
- Cornwall
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What your bath is made of matters
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Pressed steel
Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Chips rust quickly on steel, especially around the waste, so repair chips early.
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Keeping it looking good
Most damage we see is avoidable. These habits help:
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
- Have new chips seen to early
- Make sure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
Treat the repaired area like the rest of the bath: warm water, washing-up liquid and a soft cloth. Avoid scourers and gritty cream cleaners.
Tape over a fresh chip or crack until it’s repaired, to keep water out. Take it off before we arrive.
About St Martin
St Martin is about 6 miles south of Liskeard, in Cornwall. Jobs in St Martin are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from your photos, and a technician at your door on the day. St Martin is one of 644 places in Cornwall where we work.
Jobs in PL13 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You’ll find streets such as Barbican Road, Limmicks Road and St Martin's Road. St Martin is on the A387, so it’s easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places we cover include Shutta (1 mile south), Plaidy (1 mile south-east), Looe (1 mile south), Sandplace (1 mile north-west) and No Man's Land (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Stonehouse (13 miles east), St Austell (15 miles west), Bodmin (14 miles north-west), Saltash (10 miles east), Liskeard (6 miles north) and Sandy Bottom (14 miles west).
What’s near St Martin
In St Martin, that means homes near Church of St Martin by Looe, The Globe Inn and Looe Primary Academy and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Looe Community Academy (under half a mile south) and Looe Community Academy (within half a mile south). St Martin’s nearest station is Looe station, about 0.7 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Old Guildhall Museum and Gaol (1.1 miles south). Not far away are Chapel Hill and Looe Island.
Repairing versus replacing in St Martin
Replacing a bath rarely stops at the bath: the tiles sitting on the rim tend to break, the panel may not fit the new one, and a plumber has to disconnect and reconnect everything. Repairing the damage avoids all of that. Our bath repair starts from £95. A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in St Martin
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Fixed prices from your photos
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
See our pricing and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Common problems we fix in St Martin
Many chips happen while the bathroom is being fitted. Tradespeople drop tools and tiles into the bath, often before anyone notices. Snagging repairs like these are a regular job for us.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Damage beneath the taps
- Holes from dropped items
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- Chips caused by builders
What your quote should include
- How to look after the finish
- Who will actually do the work
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including St Martin. The price reflects:
- Unusual colours or finishes
- How easy the damage is to reach
- How many areas need work
- The material
There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Send pictures for a quote
We price nearly every job from photos. This is what we need:
- Where you are, by postcode
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
To get a price, send a couple of pictures using our quote form or ring us. We will tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
Landlord and trade work in St Martin
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in St Martin use us as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it typically costs far less than a refit.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it does not stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.
What happens on the day
We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you are not left guessing. Once we’re there, the work takes two to three hours for most chips. The room is left tidy and ready to use once it has cured.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased.
- We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the following day.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
How to get a price
Most clients in St Martin get their price from pictures. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
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Questions from St Martin
Will the repair show?
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 if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. The price only changes if you agree.
Is repairing better than replacing?
In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it is not worth repairing, we will tell you.
Is it messy?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.
How long does the repair take to cure?
Typically the following day. We confirm the time before we leave.
What do you need from me?
Some photos, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, we only need access to the room.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as householders.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Of course. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
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