Cornwall · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Widegates, Cornwall
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths in Widegates, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- A cracked acrylic bath
About our bath repair in Widegates
Repairing baths is what we do most. A chip by the taps, a crack in the base and a rust spot by the plughole are all fixed without removing the bath, usually in a single visit. Our repair technicians work on roll-top & freestanding, cast iron enamel and pressed steel enamel, and the jobs we see most are an old repair that has yellowed or come loose and a chipped rim or side.
A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Where
- Widegates (PL13)
- Region
- Cornwall
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. You will not pay by the hour. The price depends on:
- Whether we combine several jobs
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- The material
- Unusual colours or finishes
What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed quote from your pictures, so you know the cost before booking.
Quotes from your pictures
Good pictures mean an accurate price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- A photo taken from further back
- Natural light rather than flash
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the whole bath, add your postcode and send them to us. You will get a fixed price, not an estimate.
Aftercare tips
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and try not to drop heavy bottles on the repair. Get any new chip seen to quickly, before rust sets in.
Stop using the bath if a crack lets water through. Leaks under a bath can damage floors and ceilings.
Repairing versus replacing in Widegates
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 the bathroom stays exactly as it is. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send photos and you will get a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Widegates
- Colour-matched on site
- Everything repaired in place
- One price list for the whole UK
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
Read our prices page and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Where we work around Widegates
Widegates is about 5 miles south-east of Liskeard, in Cornwall. From the centre of Widegates to the outlying streets, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Our repair technicians cover 644 places in Cornwall, from the larger towns to small villages.
Our visits in PL13 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Jobs here include addresses on Lydcott Crescent, Morview Road and Farriers Way and the roads around them. Close by, we cover Shortacross (1 mile south-east), No Man's Land (1 mile south-west), Sandplace (2 miles west), St Martin (3 miles south-west) and Plaidy (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Stonehouse (11 miles east), Bodmin (15 miles west), Saltash (8 miles east), Liskeard (5 miles north-west), Addington (5 miles north-west) and Looe (3 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Widegates
In Widegates, that means homes near Trenode CofE VA Primary Academy and the streets around them. The closest station to Widegates is Menheniot station, roughly 2.1 miles north of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Magnificent Music Machines (3 miles north-west). Not far away are Looe Island.
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Questions from Widegates
Will the repair last?
Done properly, a repair lasts for years, and it’s guaranteed for a year. Gentle cleaning helps.
Can you repair a hole in a bath?
Often, if there is access underneath. We back the hole, fill it and refinish the surface.
Is it messy?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.
Can you price it without visiting?
Normally, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.
Can rust on a bath be repaired?
Yes, very frequently. The rust is cut back to clean metal and sealed before we fill and finish it.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.
How do I get a price for bath repair in Widegates?
Repairs from £95. Every job gets a fixed price based on pictures of the damage. Send a close-up and a picture of the whole item and your postcode.
I tried a repair kit. Can you fix it?
Regularly. We strip it out, deal with any rust and repair it again.
How the visit works
We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you know when to expect us. On site, it takes a few hours, depending on the damage for most jobs. The room is left tidy and you will know when it can be used.
- 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.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
Before we arrive
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Keep a parking space free if you can
Getting a price
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Related advice
Can I fix it myself?
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
Repairs by material
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it relies on good support. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, just like other baths.
Signs you need bath repair in Widegates
Glass and heavy bottles cause more chips than anything else, with dropped shower heads close behind. Fittings cause damage too: water collects there, so chips nearby rust quickly.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- A chipped rim or side
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
- Chips under the taps
Comparing quotes
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- What aftercare is recommended
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
For landlords and businesses
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, so there’s no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
