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Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Ball, Cornwall
Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing for homes and businesses in Ball and across Cornwall. Free, fixed quotes from your photos.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
Signs you need bath re-enamelling in Ball
Hard water speeds up the wear, and gritty cleaners are the worst culprits.
Get in touch if you’ve noticed:
- Several chips and rust patches
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
Comparing quotes
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- What protection goes down before work starts
- If travel is included in the price
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
How we handle bath re-enamelling in Ball
When a bath is structurally fine but worn out on the surface, resurfacing is normally the best value. There’s no removal, plumbing or tiling involved. We are often asked to fix a coloured bath you want in white and wear marks under the taps, in pressed steel baths, acrylic baths and cast iron baths.
You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Ball as everywhere else we work.
- Location
- Ball (PL27)
- County
- Cornwall
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY repairs versus a professional job
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it will not stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair will not last.
Aftercare tips
Once the work has cured, treat it gently:
- Keep suction mats out of the bath
- Store bottles off the bath
- A quick wipe after use keeps limescale away
- Rinse off hair dye, oils and bath bombs immediately
Wait for the curing time we give you before the first bath. Then, gentle cleaning with a soft cloth is enough.
Worn enamel only gets rougher with time, and rust spots spread under the surface. Resurfacing sooner means less repair work first.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Roll-top and period baths
We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Towns and villages near Ball
What else we do in Ball
Landlord and trade work in Ball
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover. We can visit several plots in one trip.
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.
Why repair rather than replace?
A new bath means a plumber, lifting out the old bath, making good the walls and tiles and several days without a working bathroom. Resurfacing gives the bath a new finish without moving it. Prices start from £350. A repair typically costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Ball
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- One visit for most repairs
- Colour-matched on site
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
Read our pricing and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Your questions about bath re-enamelling in Ball
How do I get a price for bath re-enamelling in Ball?
Resurfacing from £350. We give a fixed quote based on photos of the damage. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your PL27 postcode.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Usually, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Will the price change on the day?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. You won’t be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
Is there any odour?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied. It clears as the materials cure.
How long does re-enamelling last?
That depends on preparation and how the bath is treated. Properly prepared and looked after, it lasts well, and it’s guaranteed for a year.
What happens after I send pictures?
We look at the photos and reply with a fixed quote and some dates. If anything’s unclear, we will ask for another photo.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.
Can you make a coloured bath white?
Yes. We can resurface a coloured bath in white, and we can do the rest of the suite as well.
What happens on the day
Visits start with a quick look at the job together. Then the area is sheeted and masked and we start. Allow a full day.
- The room is masked, protected and ventilated.
- The bath is cleaned, degreased and any chips or rust repaired.
- We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- We spray several coats of new enamel finish.
- Once cured, normally by the day after, the bath is ready.
How to prepare
- Make sure the area is dry
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
Ask for a price
You don’t need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
Advice
Ball and nearby
Ball is about 6 miles north-west of Bodmin, in Cornwall. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Our repair technicians cover 644 places in Cornwall.
Our visits in PL27 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes on Bodieve Road, Bess Park Road and Palmers Way. If you are just outside Ball, we cover Bodieve (1 mile west), Egloshayle (1 mile south), Burniere (1 mile west), Wadebridge (1 mile south-west) and Sladesbridge (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Newquay (13 miles south-west), St Austell (13 miles south), Bodmin (6 miles south-east), Sandy Bottom (13 miles south), Bethel (13 miles south) and Nansledan (12 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Ball
We visit homes around St Petroc's Church, Earl Of St Vincent pub and Wadebridge Primary Academy and the streets around them. Further afield, we also cover the area around North Cornwall (0.9 miles south-west) and Bodmin Hospital (5.2 miles south-east). Open spaces near Ball include St Breock Downs.
When a repair isn’t the answer
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- Problems we cannot see until an old finish comes off
- Plumbing leaks, which need a plumber
- Steel that has corroded right through
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Basins & shower trays
- Victorian roll-tops
- Cast iron baths
- Acrylic baths
- Pressed steel baths
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
