Cornwall · England
Bath Repair in Truro
Damaged bath in Truro? We put it right where it is, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- Snagging damage from a refit
Signs you need bath repair in Truro
Heavy toiletries are the biggest single cause of chips, closely followed by shower heads. Fittings cause damage too: water collects there, so chips nearby rust quickly.
Customers normally contact us about:
- A chipped rim or side
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- Snagging damage from a refit
- A chip where the taps sit
Before you book anyone
- If travel is included in the price
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- What aftercare is recommended
Bath repair in Truro, done in place
We repair enamelled steel, cast iron and acrylic baths. The method changes with the material: metal baths need any rust dealt with first, and acrylic cracks need support from behind. Common call-outs are for an old repair that has yellowed or come loose and deep scratches in acrylic, in roll-top & freestanding, acrylic and cast iron enamel.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Area
- Truro (TR1, TR3)
- Area hub
- Cornwall
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What a repair can’t fix
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair can’t fix:
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think.
Materials we repair
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
How we price bath repair
Prices start from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we look at:
- The type of damage
- The material and finish
- Access to the area
- How many items we do on one visit
A repair normally costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
How to get a fixed price
Before you send photos, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- Where you are, by postcode
- Something in shot to show the size
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire bath, we can price the job the same day in most cases.
Repairing versus replacing in Truro
A new bath costs more than the bath itself: taking out the old one, plumbing, tiling, a panel and redecorating. A repair is one job, done in one visit. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. We don’t add extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Truro
- Usually one visit, start to finish
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
Read our prices page or bath cost comparison.
Common questions in Truro
Can you repair a failed DIY repair?
Yes, we do this often. The old material comes out, any rust is treated, then we repair it properly.
What areas do you cover?
We work UK-wide, and that includes Truro. Prices don’t change with location.
Is a cracked acrylic bath repairable?
In most cases. We reinforce the crack from behind, then fill and refinish the front, so we need access under the bath.
Will you leave a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Can landlords book you?
Yes, often. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
What do you need from me?
Just pictures, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, we only need access to the room.
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Materials and what they mean for the repair
Pressed steel
Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Exposed steel rusts fast, particularly by the plughole, so repair chips early.
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, in much the same way.
Truro and nearby
Truro is in Cornwall. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Our technicians cover 644 places in Cornwall.
All of TR1 and TR3 is covered. From Station Road, Kenwyn Church Road and Frances Street or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. You will find Truro on the A39 and A390, so it’s easy for us to reach. Other places close to Truro include Kenwyn (1 mile north-west), Calenick (1 mile south), New Mills (1 mile north-west), Highertown (1 mile west) and Gloweth (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newquay (10 miles north), Falmouth (8 miles south), St Austell (13 miles north-east), Camborne (11 miles west), Redruth (8 miles west) and Helston (15 miles south-west). Truro is among the bigger towns we cover in Cornwall.
Around Truro
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to County Museum And Library (Royal Institution Of Cornwall), Penair School and St George the Martyr. Also close by are Church of St Mary Clement (under half a mile north-east), Bosvigo School (less than half a mile south-west), Victoria Gardens (under half a mile north-west) and The Globe Public House (less than half a mile east). There’s a railway station in Truro itself: Truro station. Further afield, we also cover the area around County Museum And Library (Royal Institution Of Cornwall) (under half a mile east) and Royal Cornwall Infirmary (0.5 miles south). For a walk, there’s Daubuz Moors.
- Other local spots include Carrick (less than half a mile east)
How the visit works
When we visit, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. The job generally takes a few hours, depending on the damage. We clean up when we are done and let you know when you can use it again.
- We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and rust.
- Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
- We tint the finish on the day to suit your bath’s shade of white or colour.
- Finish coats go on, then the repair is polished to blend in.
- We leave it to cure; you can generally use the bath the following day.
Before we arrive
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
How to get a price
Most customers in Truro get their price from pictures. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Related advice
Keeping it looking good
How the surface is treated afterwards matters. Here’s what we suggest:
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- Rinse it down after each bath
- Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
Give the repair the full curing time we recommend before running a bath. After that, gentle cleaning keeps it looking good.
Rust under enamel spreads surprisingly quickly. A chip the size of a fingernail can become a much larger patch if it’s left for months, so it pays to deal with it early.
Work for landlords and builders
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Truro use us as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
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