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Bath and surface repairs in PL31
Our technicians cover all of the PL31 postcode district, which takes in Bodmin, Cooksland and Bodiniel. All work is done at your home, with a one-year guarantee.
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What we do in PL31
- Worktop repair
- Shower tray repair & resurfacing
- uPVC window & door repair
- Kitchen sink & door repair
- Tile repair
- Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing
- Sink & basin repair
- Bath chip & crack repair
- Wood & laminate floor 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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Bath repair at your home in PL31
Repairing baths is what we do most. Chips on the rim, rust around the waste and cracks in acrylic are all repaired in place, normally in one visit. We regularly repair cast iron enamel, roll-top & freestanding and pressed steel enamel, and common reasons people contact us are a chipped rim or side and hairline or through cracks in acrylic.
Arrival times are agreed in advance, so you know when to expect us. Once we’re there, the work takes a few hours, depending on the damage in most cases. We leave the room clean.
- First, we check the damage against your photos and agree the plan.
- 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.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
Pricing in PL31
Our bath repair starts from £95. Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it.
Why book with us
- One price list for the whole UK
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- One visit for most repairs
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
Get a quote
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of photos using our quote form or ring us. We will say straight away if a repair is the right fix.
Landmarks near Bodmin
We visit homes around Bodmin College, Abbey Church of St Mary and St Petroc and Beacon ACE Academy and the streets around them. Also close by are Callywith College (0.7 miles north-east) and The Weavers Public House (within half a mile north). The nearest railway station is Bodmin Parkway station, about 3 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Restormel Castle (3.9 miles south-east) and Bodmin Hospital (1 mile west). Open spaces near Bodmin include Helman Tor and Red Moor nature reserve.
Aftercare tips
How the surface is treated afterwards matters:
- Put a towel in the bath if you are working above it
- Do not leave a fresh chip for long
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
Leave the repair to cure for as long as we say before using the bath. From then on, mild cleaning is all it needs.
Don’t leave a chip on a steel or cast iron bath. Water gets to the metal and rust starts, and a rust spot is a bigger repair than a clean chip.
How we price bath repair
Prices start from £95. There’s no area surcharge for PL31. The price reflects:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- How many items we do on one visit
- How much damage there is
- What kind of damage it is
Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
How to get a fixed price
Photographing the damage takes a minute. Please include:
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job the same day in most cases.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is normally the cheaper route.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
How the damage happens
Many chips happen while the bathroom is being fitted. Tradespeople drop tools and tiles into the bath, often before anyone notices. We repair snagging damage like this regularly.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- Chips under the taps
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are thick and very strong, finished with fired enamel. Chips can rust if left, but the bath itself lasts for generations, so it’s always worth repairing.
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, just like other baths.
PL31 questions
How soon can you come?
We’ll give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
What about rust by the waste?
Yes. We remove the rust and loose enamel, fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
Will the repair last?
It should, as long as the bath is firm and the area was prepared well. It carries our one-year guarantee.
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.
When can I have a bath again?
Normally by the following day, depending on the repair.
Is there any odour?
There may be a mild smell during the work, which fades afterwards.
Will you leave a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
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