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Bath Repair for Tremar Coombe homes

Problem with your bath in Tremar Coombe? We put it right where it is, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.

  • Repairs from £95
  • A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
  • A cracked acrylic bath
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath repair near Tremar Coombe

Bath repair in Tremar Coombe, done in place

Small damage on a bath is worth repairing early. On steel and cast iron, exposed metal starts to rust, and on acrylic, a crack keeps spreading while the bath flexes. A repair stops both. If you’re dealing with a failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting and scratches you can feel with a fingernail, we can typically put it right.

Every repair is covered by a one-year guarantee.

Area
Tremar Coombe (PL14)
County
Cornwall
Cover
12 months on all our work
Quote
From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Bath enamel chip by the waste, filled and colour matched (before and after)

Tremar Coombe and the surrounding area

Tremar Coombe is about 2 miles north of Addington, in Cornwall. Our technicians come to homes and businesses in Tremar Coombe and nearby villages, so you don’t need to take anything anywhere. We work in 644 places across Cornwall.

All of PL14 is within our area. We regularly work on streets such as Well Lane, Chapel Row and Fernside Park. Other places close to Tremar Coombe include Tremar (1 mile south), St Cleer (1 mile south-west), Darite (1 mile north), Common Moor (1 mile north-west) and Trembraze (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Bodmin (11 miles west), Saltash (12 miles south-east), Launceston (11 miles north-east), Looe (9 miles south), Torpoint (14 miles south-east) and Burraton Coombe (11 miles south-east).

What’s near Tremar Coombe

In Tremar Coombe, that means homes near St Cleer Primary Academy, The Crow's Nest pub and Church of St Clarus, among other places. The nearest railway station is Liskeard station, about 3.1 miles south. Further afield, we also cover the area around Caradon (2.6 miles south) and Liskeard and District Museum (2.5 miles south). Open spaces near Tremar Coombe include Caradon Hill.

Map of Tremar Coombe © OpenStreetMap contributors

When to call us in Tremar Coombe

Rust tends to begin where water collects, by the plughole, beneath dripping taps or in an unrepaired chip. Water on bare metal causes rust that creeps under the surrounding enamel.

If you can see any of these, send us a picture:

  • Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
  • Holes from dropped items
  • Chips on the rim or sides
  • Chips under the taps

What to look for in a quote

  • What happens if they find more damage
  • How long it needs to cure
  • What protection goes down before work starts
  • A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included

Our hiring checklist

What happens on the day

There’s not much you need to do on the day. Let us in and show us the room, and we’ll take it from there. Most visits take a few hours, depending on the damage, including clearing up.

  1. We protect the bath and the floor around it.
  2. We clean, key and degrease the damage.
  3. We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
  4. Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
  5. We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, usually the day after.

How to prepare

  • Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
  • Tell us about parking, stairs or access
  • Let the surface dry out before the visit

Ask for a price

A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the whole bath, add your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.

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DIY repairs versus a professional job

If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and give it the full curing time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.

A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it does not stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.

Why repair rather than replace?

People often assume a cracked or chipped bath has to come out. In most cases it doesn’t: a proper repair gives it years more use, and costs far less than the disruption of a replacement. Prices start from £95. Compared with replacing, repairing usually costs far less, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.

Why us?

  • We leave the room as we found it
  • Straight answers about what a repair can do
  • CHAS and Constructionline accredited
  • One price list for the entire UK

See our full price list and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.

Aftercare tips

Once the work has cured, treat it gently:

  • A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
  • Do not scrub with anything abrasive
  • Don’t leave a fresh chip for long
  • Store metal items away from the bath

Don’t leave razors, cans or hair grips in the bath, because they can mark the enamel. And fix dripping taps promptly.

Rust under enamel spreads surprisingly quickly. Left for months, a small chip can grow into a large rust patch, so it pays to deal with it early.

What bath repair costs

Repairs from £95. There is no charge for travel to Tremar Coombe. The price depends on:

  • Access to the area
  • The type of damage
  • The material
  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out

No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.

Quotes from your photos

A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. It helps if you send:

  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit
  • One picture of the entire bath
  • A clear, close picture of the problem area
  • Any earlier repairs or coatings

Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them over with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price. Quotes are free and you are under no obligation.

What your bath is made of matters

Composite and resin

Composite baths are dense and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour 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 the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.

Work for landlords and builders

Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.

Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Tremar Coombe use us as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.

Tremar Coombe: your questions answered

Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?

Yes, coloured baths are no problem. The colour is tinted by hand on the day.

Can you repair something that is been repaired before?

In most cases. The old repair comes out first, so mention it when you send pictures.

Is a bath repair durable?

Yes, if it’s prepared properly and the bath is sound. It carries our one-year guarantee.

Do the materials smell?

There may be a mild smell during the work that clears as it cures.

What happens after I send photos?

You’ll get a fixed quote back, usually with dates to choose from. There is no obligation to book.

Is there a guarantee?

All our work carries a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.

What do you need from me?

Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787, and we’ll take it from there.

Are you a vetted contractor?

Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.

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