Cornwall · England
Bath Repair in St Ruan
Local bath repair for St Ruan: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips under the taps
- Rust spots around the plughole
About our bath repair in St Ruan
Whatever has happened to the bath, we aim for the same result: a smooth, solid repair that blends in. Proper preparation, careful filling and shaping, then colour and gloss matching so it’s level with the surrounding surface. Our technicians work on cast iron enamel, pressed steel enamel and roll-top & freestanding, and people most often call us about chips along the edge of the bath and chips under the taps.
Peace of mind is built in: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we explain what it covers before you book.
- Area
- St Ruan (TR12)
- Region
- Cornwall
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY kit or professional repair?
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 fails, we can still put it right.
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
How the visit works
You do not need to empty the room beforehand. Everything we use comes in the van with us, put protection down and get going once we’ve agreed what we’re doing. It generally takes a few hours, and you can get on with other things while we are there.
- First, we check the damage against your photos and agree the plan.
- Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
- The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of 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
- Ensure the area is dry
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
How to get a price
If you’re in St Ruan and want a price, the easiest route is pictures: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
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Looking after it afterwards
So the finish stays in good condition:
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- Ensure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
In the first few days, avoid putting weight or bottles on the repair. After that, normal gentle cleaning is fine, avoiding abrasives.
Avoid standing in a cracked acrylic bath until it’s fixed. Every use opens the crack a little more, and water can get through to the floor below.
St Ruan: your questions answered
Is a bath repair permanent?
It should, as long as the bath is firm and the area was prepared well. It’s covered by our one-year guarantee.
How much does bath repair cost in St Ruan?
Repairs from £95. Every job gets a fixed quote from your photos. Send a close-up and a photo of the entire item with your TR12 postcode.
Is a repair better than a new one?
In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it is not worth repairing, we will tell you.
Will the price change on the day?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. You decide whether to go ahead.
Do the materials smell?
It depends on the job, but frequently a little. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum, and it soon fades.
Do I have to be there?
We need someone to let us in. You do not need to watch us work.
Will I be able to see the repair?
The goal is a repair that blends in. The rest of the bath’s condition makes a difference.
Do you come to St Ruan?
Yes, we do. Repair technicians travel to St Ruan from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.
When a repair is not the answer
A repair is not right for every job, including:
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Materials we work on in St Ruan
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
Signs you need bath repair in St Ruan
A bath gets knocked about more than you’d think: everyday items get dropped into it all the time, and fittings press hard against the enamel. Over time, chips and rust spots are almost inevitable.
People usually call us after spotting something like this:
- A chipped rim or side
- Damage beneath the taps
- Holes from dropped items
- Rust by the waste and overflow
What your quote should include
- How long it needs to cure
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- Whether the price covers travel
- How changes to the job are handled
Our work in St Ruan
St Ruan is about 9 miles south-east of Helston, in Cornwall. Customers in St Ruan get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from your photos, and a technician at your door on the day. Our repair technicians cover 644 places across Cornwall.
Postcode districts we cover here: TR12. Streets in the area include Long Moor and Chapel Terrace. We also cover the places around St Ruan: Ruan Minor (1 mile north-east), Cadgwith (1 mile south-east), Poltesco (1 mile north-east), Landewednack (2 miles south) and Church Cove (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Falmouth (12 miles north-east), Helston (9 miles north-west), Penryn (13 miles north), Gyllyngvase (12 miles north-east), Porthleven (9 miles north-west) and Kernick (12 miles north).
Landmarks near St Ruan
In St Ruan, that means homes near Church of St Rumon, Cadgwith Cove Inn and Grade-Ruan CofE School. Other landmarks nearby include Grade (0.7 miles north-east) and Lizard Lighthouse Heritage Centre (2.3 miles south). For a walk, there’s Goonhilly Downs.
Repair or replace: which is better?
When the bath is otherwise sound, repairing beats replacing. It costs less, takes less time and causes far less upheaval, and the bathroom stays as it is. Where the entire surface is tired, we may suggest re-enamelling instead. Prices start 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 us?
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
Take a look at our prices page and bath cost comparison.
Repairs by material
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, just like other baths.
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
For landlords and businesses
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
