Cornwall · England
Bath and surface repairs in PL32
Based in PL32? Our technicians cover Camelford, Helstone and Marshgate and the rest of the district, with everything repaired at your home.
Areas within PL32
Services in PL32
- Bath & shower resealing (mastic)
- Shower tray repair & resurfacing
- Tile repair
- Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing
- Toilet & ceramic chip repair
- Wood & laminate floor repair
- Non-slip bath & shower coating
- Bath chip & crack 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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How bath repair works in PL32
A damaged bath doesn’t have to mean a new bathroom. We fill the damage, shape it to the curve of the bath and refinish it, mixing the colour on the day so the repair is hard to spot. We regularly repair cast iron enamel, roll-top & freestanding and whirlpool & spa baths, and common reasons people get in touch are chips under the taps and scratches you can feel with a fingernail.
Arrival times are agreed in advance, so you know when to expect us. On site, it takes a few hours, depending on the damage in most cases. The room is left tidy.
- First, we check the damage against your pictures and agree the plan.
- Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
- The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
What you will pay
Prices start from £95. Rather than charging by the hour, we price the whole job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Why choose Surface Doctor
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- No extra charge for your area
Get a quote
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them over with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote. There is no charge for the quote and no obligation.
Local landmarks in Camelford
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to St Thomas of Canterbury's Church, The Masons Arms and Camelford Community Primary School and the streets around them. A little further out are Bottereaux Castle (4.5 miles north). Open spaces near Camelford include Condolden.
For landlords and businesses
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which matters when someone is living in the home.
Letting agents often send us pictures straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
Should you replace it?
People frequently assume a cracked or chipped bath has to come out. Generally it does not: a proper repair gives it years more use, and costs far less than the disruption of a replacement.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- What aftercare is recommended
- Who will actually do the work
- Whether the price covers travel
Should I try a DIY kit first?
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, it’s worth having it done properly.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. 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.
When we would advise against a repair
A repair isn’t always the answer, and we’ll tell you before we start. Repairs will not solve:
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
- A steel bath rusted through
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
How the damage happens
Most bath damage comes from something dropped: bottles, shower heads, tiles and tools. On steel and cast iron baths, a chip that reaches the metal will start to rust.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- A chip where the taps sit
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- A chipped rim or side
Questions from PL32
How long does the repair take to cure?
Most baths can be used the next day. We’ll tell you the exact curing time when we finish.
Do the materials smell?
Expect a mild smell while we are working that clears as it cures.
Will the price change on the day?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. You decide whether to go ahead.
What happens after I send photos?
We come back with a fixed quote, plus dates. You are under no obligation.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We carry out repairs for householders, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses.
Can tenants book a repair?
We’re happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Just make sure the landlord agrees.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
