Cornwall · England
Bath and surface repairs in PL18
Repairs and resurfacing across PL18, covering Gunnislake, St Ann's Chapel and Calstock. Fixed prices from photos and a one-year guarantee.
Where we work in PL18
- Gunnislake
- St Ann's Chapel
- Calstock
- Drakewalls
- Dimson
- Lower Dimson
- Middle Dimson
- Higher Dimson
- Latchley
- Albaston
Repairs we offer in PL18
- Bath & shower resealing (mastic)
- Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing
- Toilet & ceramic chip repair
- Non-slip bath & shower coating
- Wood & laminate floor repair
- Coloured suite to white
- Sink & basin repair
- Tile repair
- Worktop repair
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Send a photo and your postcode for a free, fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
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Across Cornwall
Every town in Cornwall
Every area we cover
Bath repair across PL18: what to expect
Whether your bath is steel, cast iron or acrylic, we can repair it. Each material is repaired a little differently: rust is treated on metal baths, while cracks in acrylic are reinforced from underneath. Typical jobs include a chipped rim or side and chips under the taps, across pressed steel enamel, roll-top & freestanding and cast iron enamel.
You don’t need to empty the room beforehand. Everything we use comes in the van with us, put protection down and get going once we have agreed what we are doing. It generally takes a few hours, depending on the damage, and you are welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- First, the area is cleaned and any loose enamel or rust is removed.
- Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
- The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
- We apply the finish coats and polish the repair so it blends in.
- We leave it to cure; you can usually use the bath the following day.
Cost
Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it.
Why choose Surface Doctor
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- No need to remove anything
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
Getting a price
Send us pictures of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, and tell us you are in PL18, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Landmarks near Gunnislake
Our clients here include homes close to Tamar Valley AONB, Church of St Ann and Gunnislake Primary Academy. Gunnislake has its own railway station: Gunnislake station. Well-known places in the area include Cotehele Discovery Centre (2.2 miles south) and Tavistock Hospital (3.2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Hingston Down.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it needs firm support underneath. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that’s the part we put right.
What a repair cannot fix
It helps to know what we can’t do too:
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we cannot get to from below
- A whole bath that’s dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
Repair or replace?
Swapping a damaged bath for a new one usually means a plumber, lifting out the old bath, re-tiling and a new panel and getting rid of the old bath. Repairing it deals only with the damage in a single visit.
What your quote should include
- What happens if they find more damage
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- Who will actually do the work
- Whether the price covers travel
Keeping it looking good
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Do not scrub with anything abrasive
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
- Store metal items away from the bath
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
Look after the repair the same way as the bath: warm water, washing-up liquid and a soft cloth. Avoid scourers and gritty cream cleaners.
If water is getting through a crack, stop using the bath. Leaks under a bath can damage floors and ceilings.
Work for landlords and builders
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
PL18 questions
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes, often. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Is a cracked acrylic bath repairable?
Most of the time. We reinforce the crack from behind, then fill and refinish the front, so we need access under the bath.
What areas do you cover?
All of Cornwall, and the rest of the UK. Travel is included in the price.
What happens after I send pictures?
You’ll get a fixed quote back, plus dates. You’re under no obligation.
Are you accredited?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes, coloured baths are no problem. The colour is tinted by hand on the day.
How long before I can use the bath?
Generally the day after. We will tell you the exact curing time when we finish.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
