Cornwall · England

Bath and surface repairs in PL13

Based in PL13? Our technicians cover Looe, Shutta and Plaidy and the rest of the district, with everything repaired at your home.

Surface repairs across PL13

How bath repair works in PL13

Whatever the damage, the aim is the same: a repair that is smooth, sound and hard to spot. We prepare the area properly, fill and shape it, then match the colour and gloss so it sits flush with the rest of the bath. We work on whirlpool & spa baths, roll-top & freestanding and cast iron enamel, and common reasons people contact us are holes from dropped items and a chip where the taps sit.

We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you know when to expect us. On site, it takes a few hours, depending on the damage in most cases. We leave the room clean and ready to use once it has cured.

  1. We protect the bath and the floor around it.
  2. We clean, key and degrease the damage, and any rust is treated.
  3. We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
  4. We match both the colour and the shine.
  5. We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the following day.

What it costs in PL13

Prices start from £95. Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for PL13. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.

Why choose Surface Doctor

  • A year’s guarantee on all work
  • Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
  • A fixed quote before booking
  • Most jobs done in one visit

Get a quote

You don’t need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.

Near you in Looe

Around Looe, we work in homes near Looe Community Academy, Looe Community Academy and Black Swan pub and the streets around them. You will also find Looe Primary Academy (within half a mile north-east) and St Mary's Church (less than half a mile south). There is a railway station in Looe itself: Looe station. Well-known places in the area include Old Guildhall Museum and Gaol (under half a mile south). The countryside around Looe includes Looe Island and Chapel Hill.

Looking after it afterwards

So the finish stays in good condition for years:

  • Check that an acrylic bath doesn’t move when you stand in it
  • Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
  • Put a towel in the bath if you are working above it
  • Do not scrub with anything abrasive

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.

Tape over a fresh chip or crack until it’s repaired, so water can’t get in. Remove it before the repair.

Materials and what they mean for the repair

Composite and resin

Composite baths are dense and solid. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, just like other baths.

Acrylic

An acrylic bath is a moulded sheet strengthened from below. They don’t rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and cracks need support from behind to stay fixed.

DIY repairs versus a professional job

What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.

If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and give it the full curing time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.

Common problems we fix in PL13

Rust tends to begin where water collects, around the waste, under the taps or in an old chip. Water on bare metal causes rust that creeps under the surrounding enamel.

You may need us if you’ve spotted:

  • Chips under the taps
  • Holes from dropped items
  • Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
  • A chipped rim or side

For landlords and businesses

If you manage property in PL13, we will quote for several properties at once. Just send photos for each address and we’ll come back with a combined price.

Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Cornwall and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which matters when someone is living in the home.

FAQs for PL13

What happens after I send pictures?

You get a fixed price and available dates. If anything’s unclear, we will ask for another photo.

Will the repair show?

The goal is a repair that blends in. How well it disappears depends on the condition of the rest of the bath.

Do you hold any accreditations?

We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.

Can tenants book a repair?

We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Get your landlord’s agreement first.

Can you fix rust around the plughole?

Yes. We take out the rust and any loose enamel, fill the area, then colour-match the finish.

Can you repair something that is been repaired before?

Generally, yes. Let us know what was used before and we will plan for it.

What happens if you find more damage?

The price is fixed for what the pictures show. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.

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