Cornwall · England
Bath Re-enamelling for Calloose homes
We travel to Calloose for full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Enamel that is lost its shine and feels rough
- Thin, worn enamel in places
DIY repairs versus a professional job
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.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is normally cheaper.
How we handle bath re-enamelling in Calloose
Many of the baths we re-enamel are period roll-tops, which are heavy, hard to move and costly to replace. Resurfacing them in place keeps the original bath. Whether it’s a coloured bath you want in white and stains that won’t shift, we can usually put it right, on cast iron baths, pressed steel baths and basins & shower trays alike.
You are covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Where
- Calloose (TR27)
- Region
- Cornwall
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Different materials, different repairs
Cast iron
Re-enamelling suits cast iron baths perfectly. They’re built to last, and only the surface wears, so resurfacing gives them a new life.
Roll-top and period baths
We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
For landlords and businesses
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, so there is no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Calloose use us as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
Where we work around Calloose
Calloose is about 2 miles south-east of Hayle, in Cornwall. Anywhere in TR27, we carry out the work at your property. Calloose is one of 644 places in Cornwall where we work.
Every address in TR27 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets such as Fraddam Road, Deveral Road and Trenerth Road, and we cover them all. Other places close to Calloose include Deveral (1 mile west), Fraddam (1 mile south-west), Gwinear Downs (1 mile east), Leedstown (1 mile south-east) and Reawla (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Truro (15 miles north-east), Falmouth (13 miles east), Camborne (5 miles north-east), Redruth (8 miles north-east), Penzance (8 miles south-west) and Helston (6 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Calloose
We visit homes around Hayle Academy, The Duke Of Leeds Public House and Leedstown Community Primary School. The nearest railway station is Hayle station, roughly 2.6 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find St Michael's Hospital (2.7 miles west) and Hayle Heritage Centre (2.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near Calloose include Godolphin Hill.
How it works
Here’s how a visit usually runs: we arrive on time, protect everything around the work area, carry out the work and tidy away. Allow most of the day from start to finish. Before we go, we’ll explain when it can be used and how to care for it.
- First we look the bath over and confirm the finish.
- Taps, tiles and the floor are masked off.
- We degrease the bath, fix any damage and key the surface.
- Primer and finish coats are applied.
- We remove the masking, tidy up and give you the curing time.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
Getting a price
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three photos through our quote form or ring us. We will say straight away if a repair is the right fix.
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What we’re called out for in Calloose
Enamel’s shine is only skin deep, and every scrub with an abrasive cleaner takes a little away. After years of use, the surface becomes porous and stains easily.
The most common problems we are called about are:
- A roll-top that is seen better days
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
- An old resurfacing that is failing
- Enamel that is lost its shine and feels rough
Before booking anyone
- How soon you can use it again
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- Who will actually do the work
When a repair is not the answer
Not everything can be repaired, and we would rather say so up front. Repairs won’t solve:
- A metal bath with a through crack
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Materials we repair
- Acrylic baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Pressed steel baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Cast iron baths
Looking after it afterwards
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Repair dripping taps early
- Get any chip repaired quickly
- Keep toiletries on a shelf rather than in the bath
- A quick wipe after use keeps limescale away
Rinse away dyes, oils and bath bombs straight after use, as they can stain. Repair dripping taps promptly.
Rust spots on a worn bath get worse with time. It’s simpler to resurface before they spread.
Calloose: your questions answered
Is there a smell?
A little, during the work. We set up ventilation and the smell fades as it cures.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Landlords are frequently glad to have it sorted before the end of a tenancy.
What do you need from me?
Send pictures through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787, and we will do the rest.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
Do you need to take the bath out?
No. It’s re-enamelled where it stands, so nothing else is disturbed.
Do I have to be there?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.
What happens if you find more damage?
Your quote covers the damage in the pictures. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Of course, and it usually saves money. Just add the extra items to your pictures and we’ll quote them together.
Repair or replace in Calloose?
A replacement often means several trades over several days. Re-enamelling is one technician, typically one day, with the bath back in use the day after. Prices start from £350. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. You will see the full price before you book, with no extras added later.
What you get with us
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
Take a look at our prices page or bath cost comparison.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
