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Bath chip & crack repair in Towednack, Cornwall

Bath repair for Towednack, without a refit. Get a fixed quote from your pictures, then we come to you.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Damage beneath the taps
  • Deep scratches in acrylic
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath repair in Towednack

Towednack questions

Is a bath repair permanent?

Done properly, a repair lasts for years, and ours come with a one-year guarantee. Gentle cleaning helps it last.

Is there any odour?

Expect a mild smell while we’re working, which fades afterwards.

Do you cover Towednack?

Yes. We work across the UK and travel to Towednack. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.

Can you do more than one item on the same visit?

Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include photos of each item.

Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?

Yes. We mix the colour on the day to match, including older coloured suites.

Is it safe with children and pets around?

Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day, mainly so nothing gets touched before it has cured.

How much does bath repair cost in Towednack?

Prices start from £95. Every job gets a fixed price based on photos of the damage. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your TR26 postcode.

How soon can you come?

That depends on our diary for your area. Send pictures with your postcode and we’ll reply with the earliest dates.

How we handle bath repair in Towednack

We see every kind of bath damage: dropped-bottle chips, plughole rust, acrylic cracks and impact holes. Each is repaired in place with a one-year guarantee. Whether it’s rust spots around the plughole and a hole punched through by something heavy, we can usually put it right, on cast iron enamel, pressed steel enamel and roll-top & freestanding alike.

All our work comes with a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Cornwall.

Where
Towednack (TR26)
County
Cornwall
Warranty
A year, on every repair
Quotes
From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026
Rusty chip next to a bath plughole, before and after repair

Repairs by material

Acrylic

An acrylic bath is a moulded sheet strengthened from below. They do not rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.

Composite and resin

Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour-matched, just like other baths.

How it works

Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, protect the area, then carry out the work, which usually takes two to three hours for most chips. If anything looks different from your pictures, we’ll talk to you before going ahead.

  1. First, we check the damage against your pictures and agree the plan.
  2. Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
  3. The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of the bath.
  4. The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
  5. The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.

How to prepare

  • Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
  • Have a window or extractor fan available
  • Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive

Get a quote

We price from photos so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through.

Get a fixed price

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Should you replace it?

A repair makes sense whenever the damage is localised. It’s a fraction of the cost of a new bath and fitting, it’s done in one visit, and nothing else in the room changes. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. The full price is agreed before booking, with no extras added later.

Why book with us

  • A fixed quote before you book
  • Usually one visit, start to finish
  • Same prices wherever you are
  • Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor

Read our full price list and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.

Where we work around Towednack

Towednack is about 5 miles north of Penzance, in Cornwall. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Our repair technicians cover all 644 towns and villages in Cornwall, from the larger towns to small villages.

Every address in TR26 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Other places close to Towednack include Nancledra (1 mile south), New Mill (3 miles south-west), Gulval (4 miles south), Trevarrack (4 miles south) and Longrock (4 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Camborne (10 miles east), Redruth (13 miles east), Penzance (5 miles south), Helston (13 miles south-east), Hayle (5 miles east) and Rosewarne (10 miles east).

Around Towednack

We visit homes around Nancledra School, Church of Saint Towennac and St Ives School, among other places. The closest station to Towednack is St Ives station, roughly 2.2 miles north-east. A little further out are Leach Pottery (1.6 miles north-east) and Watermill near Bosigran Castle (4.6 miles west). For a walk, there’s Trink Hill and Baker's Pit Nature Reserve.

  • Other local spots include Penwith (2.2 miles south)
Map of Towednack © OpenStreetMap contributors

DIY kit or professional repair?

A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it won’t stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.

DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair won’t last.

How we price bath repair

Repairs from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price is based on:

  • Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
  • How hard the colour is to match
  • The size and number of damaged areas
  • Whether we combine several jobs

Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.

Quotes from your photos

Photographing the damage takes a minute, and it saves a visit. Please include:

  • The material, if you know it
  • Natural light rather than flash
  • A photo taken from further back
  • A clear, close picture of the problem area

Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed quote.

Landlords, agents and businesses in Towednack

Hospitality businesses can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We will fit around changeovers where we can.

If you manage property in Towednack, we will quote for several properties at once. Just send photos for each address and we’ll price them together.

Aftercare tips

After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:

  • Give the bath a quick rinse after use
  • Don’t scrub with anything abrasive
  • Don’t leave razors or cans standing in the bath
  • Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby

Leave the repair to cure for as long as we say before using the bath. From then on, mild cleaning is all it needs.

Stop using the bath if a crack lets water through until it’s repaired. Leaks under a bath can damage floors and ceilings.

Common problems we fix in Towednack

Rust normally starts where water sits, by the plughole, beneath dripping taps or in an unrepaired chip. Once water reaches the steel or iron, rust spreads under the enamel.

Typical reasons for a call-out include:

  • Chips on the rim or sides
  • Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
  • Snagging damage from a refit
  • An old repair that has yellowed or come loose

What to look for in a quote

  • If travel is included in the price
  • How long the guarantee is and what it covers
  • Aftercare advice
  • A fixed price, and whether VAT is included

Our hiring checklist

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