Cornwall · England
Bath chip & crack repair in St Newlyn East, Cornwall
We travel to St Newlyn East for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
Why repair rather than replace?
Many people think a damaged bath means a new one. In most cases it doesn’t: a proper repair gives it years more use, without the cost and upheaval of replacing it. Our bath repair starts from £95. Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Why choose Surface Doctor in St Newlyn East
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Same prices wherever you are
- Rooms protected and left tidy
Take a look at our prices page or bath cost comparison.
Bath repair in St Newlyn East without replacing anything
We repair just the damaged spot and colour-match it to the bath, which is far cheaper than replacing a fitted bath. Most baths can be used again the following day. Common call-outs are for chips on the rim or sides and a chip where the taps sit, across roll-top & freestanding, whirlpool & spa baths and cast iron enamel.
Every job is backed for twelve months in St Newlyn East and everywhere else. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Where
- St Newlyn East (TR8)
- Region
- Cornwall
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is usually the cheaper route.
When we’d advise against a repair
We’d rather lose a job than do one that will not last, so these are the limits:
- A steel bath rusted through
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.
What we work on
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
The process
Visits start with a quick look at the job together. Next, we cover and mask everything nearby and we start. It normally takes a morning or an afternoon.
- We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and rust.
- Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
- We mix the colour on the day to match your bath’s exact shade.
- We build up the finish and polish it into the surrounding enamel.
- The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the day after.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
Getting a price
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through.
Related advice
Aftercare tips
Once the work has cured, treat it gently:
- Store metal items away from the bath
- Check that an acrylic bath does not move when you stand in it
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- Put a towel in the bath if you are working above it
In the first few days, avoid putting weight or bottles on the repair. After that, clean it as you would the rest of the bath without abrasive products.
Small chips are quick to repair. Left alone, they stain and can rust, so it’s worth getting them done early.
Landlords, agents and businesses in St Newlyn East
For anyone letting property in or around St Newlyn East, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send pictures for each one and we’ll come back with a combined price.
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
How we price bath repair
Repairs from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before booking. We take into account:
- The type of damage
- Unusual colours or finishes
- The size and number of damaged areas
- The material
Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send pictures and we’ll give you the exact figure.
Send photos for a quote
You can normally get a fixed price without us visiting. To help us price it:
- Where you are, by postcode
- Something in shot to show the size
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Where we work around St Newlyn East
St Newlyn East is about 3 miles south of Newquay, in Cornwall. Book a date that suits you, and you will know when to expect us, so there is no waiting around. We work in 644 places across Cornwall.
Our repair technicians cover all of TR8 and the streets around it. Local streets include Churchtown, Halt Road and Carland View, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover include Mitchell (2 miles south-east), Lane (3 miles north), Quintrell Downs (3 miles north-east), Treninnick (3 miles north) and Trencreek (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Truro (7 miles south), Newquay (3 miles north), Falmouth (15 miles south), St Austell (12 miles east), Camborne (15 miles south-west) and Redruth (12 miles south-west).
Landmarks near St Newlyn East
Our customers here include homes close to St Newlyn East Learning Academy and Church of St Newlyna, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Quintrell Downs station, roughly 2.8 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Newquay Community Hospital (3.2 miles north) and Cornish Heritage Museum (2.2 miles north-east).
When to call us in St Newlyn East
Acrylic baths that crack nearly always have a support problem. Loose legs, no proper cradle or a floor that gives let the base flex until the acrylic gives way.
Send us a picture if you notice any of these:
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- Holes from dropped items
Questions to ask before you book
- Aftercare advice
- Whether they match the colour on site
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- Who will actually do the work
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Questions from St Newlyn East
How soon can you come?
We will give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
Do the materials smell?
There can be some smell while we work, which is why we ventilate. It fades as everything cures.
Do you cover the entire of Cornwall?
All of Cornwall, and the rest of the UK. Travel is included in the price.
How long does the repair take to cure?
Normally by the following day, though it depends on what we have done.
What about rust by the waste?
Yes, it’s one of the most common repairs we do. The rust is cut back to clean metal and sealed before we fill and finish it.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, often. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit typically costs less than separate visits. Send photos of everything you’d like done.
Can you match an avocado or pink bath?
Yes, coloured baths are no problem. We tint the finish to your bath on site.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
