Cornwall · England
Bath Re-enamelling for Bodiniel homes
Local bath re-enamelling for Bodiniel: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
- Chips and rust in more than one place
Bath re-enamelling in Bodiniel, done in place
Re-enamelling is a one-day job for most baths, with the bath ready to use the following day. Taps, tiles, panels and plumbing all stay in place. Our technicians work on acrylic baths, Victorian roll-tops and basins & shower trays, and common reasons people contact us are wear marks under the taps and an old resurfacing that’s failing.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something is not right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Location
- Bodiniel (PL31)
- Area hub
- Cornwall
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Aftercare tips
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. These habits help:
- Store bottles off the bath
- Rinse off hair dye, oils and bath bombs straight away
- Avoid suction-cup mats
- Do not use the bath until it has fully cured
The first few days matter most: give it the full curing time, then clean it gently. After that, no abrasives and no suction mats.
If a previous coating is starting to peel, do not pick at it. Moisture gets underneath and makes it worse, so have it stripped and resurfaced.
Questions from Bodiniel
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and you will get one combined price.
Will the price change on the day?
The price is fixed for what the photos show. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
Does re-enamelling smell?
Yes, while we’re applying the finish. Ventilation keeps it down, and it fades as the finish cures.
Do you work in Bodiniel?
Yes, we do. We send a technician to Bodiniel for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
What information do you need?
Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787.
What happens after I send photos?
You’ll get a fixed quote back. There is no obligation to book.
Do the materials smell?
Expect a mild smell while we are working.
How long does re-enamelling last?
A well-prepared finish lasts a long time if it’s looked after. Gentle cleaning, no suction mats.
Bodiniel and nearby
Bodiniel is about 1 mile north-west of Bodmin, in Cornwall. We agree a date that works for you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so you are not left waiting in all day. Bodiniel is one of 644 places in Cornwall where we work.
Our repair technicians cover all of the PL31 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Higher Bodiniel Lane and Bodiniel Road, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also work in Town End (1 mile south), Bodmin (1 mile south-east), Dunmere (1 mile west), Cooksland (1 mile east) and St Lawrence (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Newquay (15 miles west), St Austell (10 miles south), Liskeard (12 miles east), Sandy Bottom (10 miles south), Addington (12 miles east) and Bethel (9 miles south).
Landmarks near Bodiniel
In Bodiniel, that means homes near Church of St Lawrence, Callywith College and Berrycoombe School. Other local landmarks include The Garland Ox pub (0.6 miles south) and Bodmin College (1.7 miles south-east). Bodiniel’s nearest station is Bodmin Parkway station, roughly 3.8 miles south-east of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Bodmin Hospital (1 mile south-west) and Restormel Castle (4.9 miles south-east). Not far away are Helman Tor and Red Moor nature reserve.
Common problems we fix in Bodiniel
In hard water areas, limescale and the cleaning it needs wear enamel faster, and abrasive cleaners do the most damage.
Clients usually contact us about:
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
- A dull, rough surface that won’t come clean
- Wear marks under the taps
- Lots of chips and rust spots
Questions to ask before booking
- How long it needs to cure
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- Aftercare advice
- What preparation is included
What bath re-enamelling costs
Resurfacing from £350. We charge the same across the UK, including Bodiniel. What changes the price is:
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- Access to the area
- Doing more than one item at once
- What the surface is made of
A repair normally costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send pictures and we will give you the exact figure.
Send pictures for a quote
Phone pictures are fine. Ensure they show:
- Any details about the material
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three pictures using our quote form or ring us. We’ll tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
When we would advise against a repair
Not everything can be repaired, and we’d rather say so up front. We can’t fix:
- A bath split right through the body
- Steel that has corroded right through
- Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
What we work on
- Victorian roll-tops
- Cast iron baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Acrylic baths
How the visit works
There is not much you need to do on the day. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we’ll get on with it. The job generally runs to a full day.
- The bathroom is protected and ventilation set up.
- Old sealant is cut out and the bath is deep cleaned.
- Chips, rust and pitting are repaired.
- The surface is keyed and primed for the new finish.
- Several coats of finish are sprayed on, then it cures until the next day.
How to prepare
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
Ask for a price
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire bath, we can give you a fixed price without visiting.
Related advice
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Materials and what they mean for the repair
Roll-top and period baths
We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, with the outside refinished as well.
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Work for landlords and builders
Letting agents frequently send us pictures straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
Repairing versus replacing in Bodiniel
Replacing a bath generally involves a plumber, a fitter and a tiler. Re-enamelling takes one technician and generally one day, with the bath ready the day after. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. The price depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed quote from your photos, so you know the cost before booking.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Bodiniel
- Everything repaired in place
- Same prices wherever you are
- Work done at your home or business
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
See our pricing and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
