Cornwall · England
Bath Repair for Tideford homes
Problem with your bath in Tideford? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A cracked acrylic bath
- Rusty patches near the plughole
Do you need bath repair in Tideford?
Dropped items cause the majority of chips, and a lot happen during bathroom refits. Acrylic baths crack for a different reason: poor support underneath, so the bath flexes when it’s full.
People usually call us after spotting one of these:
- Chips on the rim or sides
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Snagging damage from a refit
- A cracked acrylic bath
Comparing quotes
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- How long it needs to cure
- How the colour is matched
- Who turns up on the day
About our bath repair in Tideford
Whether your bath is steel, cast iron or acrylic, we can repair it. Each material is repaired a little differently: metal baths need any rust dealt with first, and acrylic cracks need support from behind. We regularly repair roll-top & freestanding, cast iron enamel and acrylic, and common reasons people contact us are holes from dropped items and damage beneath the taps.
Big or small, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee in Tideford and across Cornwall.
- Location
- Tideford (PL12)
- Region
- Cornwall
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Aftercare tips
It’s all simple stuff:
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
- Don’t leave a fresh chip for long
- Ensure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
Care for the repair the same way as the bath: a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs. Avoid scourers and gritty cream cleaners.
Avoid standing in a cracked acrylic bath until it’s fixed. Each time it flexes, the crack grows, and water can get through to the floor below.
FAQs for Tideford
Can you redo an old repair?
Regularly. We strip it out, deal with any rust and repair it again.
Can pets and children be at home?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day, mainly so nothing gets touched before it has cured.
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote.
Can you fix rust around the plughole?
Yes, very frequently. The rust is cut back to clean metal and sealed before we fill and finish it.
Will you leave a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
Something went through my bath. Can it be fixed?
Often, if there is access underneath. We back the hole, fill it and refinish the surface.
What do you need from me?
Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Usually, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
Why repair rather than replace?
A new bath brings a chain of other jobs: tiles along the rim generally crack when it comes out, the panel may not fit the new one, and a plumber has to disconnect and reconnect everything. Repairing the damage avoids all of that. Prices start from £95. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Tideford
- One price list for the entire UK
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Colour-matched on site
- Rooms protected and left tidy
See our prices page and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
For landlords and businesses
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
What happens on the day
Here’s how a visit typically runs: we arrive on time, sheet and mask the area around the job, do the job and clear up. Plan for a few hours, depending on the damage. Before we go, we’ll explain when it can be used and how to look after it.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- 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.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Open a window if you can
Ask for a price
We price from pictures so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through.
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Honest limits
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- A steel bath rusted through
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we cannot get to from below
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we work on
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
DIY repairs versus a professional job
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
Covering Tideford
Tideford is about 4 miles west of Saltash, in Cornwall. We travel to homes and businesses in Tideford, so you do not need to take anything anywhere. Tideford is one of 644 towns and villages in Cornwall where we work.
Postcode districts we cover here: PL12. Whether you live on Church Road, Mill Road and Orchard Close or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. We also travel to St Erney (2 miles east), St Germans (2 miles south-east), Landrake (2 miles east), Polbathic (2 miles south) and Hessenford (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Stonehouse (8 miles south-east), Saltash (4 miles east), Liskeard (7 miles north-west), Launceston (15 miles north), Addington (6 miles north-west) and Looe (7 miles south-west).
Near you in Tideford
We visit homes around Church of St Luke and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is St Germans station, roughly 1.6 miles south-east of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Trematon Castle (4.1 miles east).
How we price bath repair
Repairs from £95. Prices are worked out job by job, from your pictures. What matters most is:
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- What the surface is made of
- How easy the damage is to reach
- The colour and finish to match
The price depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed quote from your pictures, so you know the cost before booking.
Quotes from your photos
When you take your photos, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Details of any past repairs
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job without visiting.
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