Cornwall · England
Bath Re-enamelling in Bodella
Bath re-enamelling across Bodella and nearby, generally in one visit.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Wear marks under the taps
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
Should I try a DIY kit first?
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is normally the cheaper route.
How we handle bath re-enamelling in Bodella
Many of the baths we re-enamel are period roll-tops, which would be difficult and expensive to replace. Resurfacing them in place keeps the original bath. We work on acrylic baths, pressed steel baths and basins & shower trays, and people most often call us about an outdated colour you’d like to change and a roll-top that’s seen better days.
Whatever the size of the job, you get the same one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Bodella (PL26)
- Area hub
- Cornwall
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Landlords, agents and businesses in Bodella
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, photos and access details.
Bodella: your questions answered
Someone resurfaced my bath and it’s peeling. Can you help?
Yes, we do this regularly. Removing the old finish takes extra time, which we include in the price.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. You will not be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
Can landlords book you?
We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Will the new finish last?
It depends on preparation, use and care. With good preparation and gentle cleaning it lasts a long time, and it’s guaranteed for a year.
Can you do the outside of a roll-top?
Yes, frequently. The inside is resurfaced, and we can refinish the outside as well.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You don’t need to watch us work.
How long does re-enamelling take?
Most baths are done in a day and can be used the day after. We’ll confirm timings when we quote.
What we can’t put right
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair will not do:
- A bath that’s rusted through
- Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
- An acrylic bath that flexes badly underfoot
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Materials we work on in Bodella
- Acrylic baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Cast iron baths
- Basins & shower trays
Repairing versus replacing in Bodella
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 with the bath left where it is. Prices start from £350. A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send pictures and you’ll get a fixed figure.
Why book with us
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- No need to remove anything
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
Take a look at our prices page and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
What else we do in Bodella
What happens on the day
Arrival times are agreed in advance. On site, it takes a full day for most jobs. We leave the room clean and ready to use once it has cured.
- We check the bath and agree the finish with you.
- Everything around the bath is masked and covered.
- We degrease the bath, fix any damage and key the surface.
- We apply the primer and then the finish coats.
- The masking comes off, we tidy up and tell you when it can be used.
How to prepare
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Clear the area around the damage
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
Ask for a price
If you are in Bodella and want a price, the easiest route is pictures: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Advice
Repairs by material
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
Acrylic
Acrylic baths can be resurfaced too, using a system that bonds to acrylic. It must be solid and not flex underfoot for the finish to last.
Looking after it afterwards
A little care keeps the finish looking good. We recommend:
- Don’t let dyes or oils sit on the finish
- Use washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
- Store bottles off the bath
- Never use suction bath mats
Use mild, non-abrasive cleaners, do not use suction bath mats, and keep bottles and razors off the surface.
If a previous coating is starting to peel, do not pick at it. Water gets under it and the damage spreads, so have it stripped and resurfaced.
Bodella and the surrounding area
Bodella is about 6 miles north-west of St Austell, in Cornwall. Book a date that suits you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so there’s no waiting around. Our repair technicians cover 644 places in Cornwall, from the larger towns to small villages.
Every address in PL26 is covered. Nearby, we also work in Treviscoe (1 mile south-west), Hendra (1 mile east), St Dennis (1 mile north-east), Nanpean (1 mile south-east) and Goverseth (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Truro (11 miles south-west), Newquay (8 miles west), St Austell (6 miles south-east), Bodmin (10 miles north-east), Sandy Bottom (6 miles south-east) and Bethel (6 miles east).
Local landmarks in Bodella
We visit homes around St Dennis Primary Academy and Church of St Dennis, among other places. The nearest railway station is St Columb Road station, roughly 2.6 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Automobilia Motor Museum (2.3 miles south). Open spaces near Bodella include Hensbarrow Beacon and Goss Moor.
Signs you need bath re-enamelling in Bodella
A dull surface stains and holds dirt, and cleaning harder only makes it worse. At that stage, resurfacing is the fix.
The most common problems we’re called about are:
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
- A dull, rough surface that will not come clean
- A roll-top that’s seen better days
- Thin, worn enamel in places
What your quote should include
- If travel is included in the price
- How your room will be protected
- How long it needs to cure
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
