Cornwall · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Threewaters, Cornwall
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths at your home in Threewaters, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Repairs from £95
- Holes from dropped items
- A chipped rim or side
Bath repair in Threewaters, done in place
It pays to repair bath damage while it’s small. On steel and cast iron, exposed metal starts to rust, and on acrylic, a crack keeps spreading while the bath flexes. Repairing it stops the damage getting worse. We regularly repair cast iron enamel, whirlpool & spa baths and acrylic, and common reasons people get in touch are a chip where the taps sit and impact holes in acrylic.
All our work comes with our one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Threewaters (PL30)
- County
- Cornwall
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
How it works
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, cover and mask the work area, and get on with the job, which normally takes two to three hours for most chips. If we find something your photos didn’t show, we’ll explain it before carrying on.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the next day.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Open a window if you can
- Let us know which floor the room is on
Ask for a price
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three photos through our quote form or ring us. We will tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
Read more
For landlords and businesses
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
DIY kit or professional repair?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is generally cheaper.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair won’t last.
FAQs for Threewaters
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners across Cornwall.
Will you leave a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Yes, regularly. Removing the old work can add time, and that is in the quote.
When can you do it?
Your quote comes with available dates. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
Do the materials smell?
Expect a mild smell while we’re working that clears as it cures.
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged.
Will the repair last?
Yes, if it’s prepared properly and the bath is sound. It’s covered by our one-year guarantee.
Do I need to be at home?
We need someone to let us in. You don’t need to watch us work.
Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacing a fitted bath normally involves a plumber, lifting out the old bath, making good the tiles and panel and disposing of the old one. A repair deals only with the damage in a single visit. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. 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 Threewaters
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- One visit for most repairs
Read our pricing or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Also near Threewaters
What else we do in Threewaters
When we’d advise against a repair
A repair isn’t always the answer, and we’ll tell you before we start. Repairs won’t solve:
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- Wear across the whole surface, which needs re-enamelling
- A steel bath rusted through
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we work on
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
Do you need bath repair in Threewaters?
The usual cause is something heavy dropped into the bath, and a lot happen during bathroom refits. Cracks in acrylic have a different cause: poor support underneath, so the bath flexes when it’s full.
If you can see any of these, send us a picture:
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- Holes from dropped items
- Chips caused by builders
- Rust spots around the plughole
Comparing quotes
- When it can be used again
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- How to care for the finish
- Who will actually do the work
What affects the price in Threewaters
Prices start from £95. Each job gets its own fixed price. This is what makes a difference:
- How many areas need work
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- The material
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
A repair typically costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send pictures and we’ll give you the exact figure.
How to get a fixed price
Photographing the damage takes a minute, and it saves a visit. Please include:
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- The material, if you know it
- Natural light rather than flash
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the entire bath, include your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
How to look after the repair
To keep it looking its best:
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
- Have new chips seen to early
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
Leave the repair to cure for as long as we say before using the bath. After that, gentle cleaning keeps it looking good.
A small chip is a quick job. Leave them and they collect dirt, stain and, on metal baths, rust, so it’s worth getting them done early.
Threewaters and the surrounding area
Threewaters is about 2 miles west of Bodmin, in Cornwall. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Threewaters is one of 644 towns and villages in Cornwall where we work.
Our visits in PL30 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. We also travel to Nanstallon (1 mile north-east), St Lawrence (1 mile east), Dunmere (1 mile north-east), Lamorick (1 mile south) and Lanivet (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Newquay (14 miles west), St Austell (9 miles south), Liskeard (14 miles east), Sandy Bottom (8 miles south), Addington (14 miles east) and Bethel (8 miles south).
Near you in Threewaters
In Threewaters, that means homes near St Stephen, The Borough Arms and Nanstallon Community Primary School and the streets around them. Threewaters’s nearest station is Roche station, roughly 4.2 miles south-west. Further afield, we also cover the area around Bodmin Hospital (1.3 miles east). Not far away are Helman Tor and Red Moor nature reserve.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
