Cornwall · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Charlestown, Cornwall
Our repair technicians come to Charlestown for full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.
- Resurfacing from £350
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
- Several chips and rust patches
DIY repairs versus a professional job
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
About our bath re-enamelling in Charlestown
After cleaning, repairing and priming, we spray on the new finish. The preparation is what makes it last, and we take our time over it. Common call-outs are for a period or roll-top bath worth keeping and a coloured bath you want in white, on Victorian roll-tops, basins & shower trays and acrylic baths.
All our work is covered by our one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Charlestown (PL25)
- Region
- Cornwall
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
How the visit works
From the moment we arrive, we keep the work contained to the one room. We mask off everything nearby, the job takes the best part of a day, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- First we look the bath over and confirm the finish.
- Everything around the bath is masked and covered.
- The bath is degreased, repaired and keyed.
- 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
- Open a window if you can
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
How to get a price
To get a price, send a couple of pictures using our quote form or ring us. We’ll tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
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Aftercare tips
How the surface is treated afterwards matters. Here’s what we suggest:
- Get any chip repaired quickly
- Respect the curing time we give you
- Wash away dyes and oils after use
- A quick wipe after use keeps limescale away
Treat the new finish gently at first: let it cure fully, then use mild cleaners only. From then on, avoid abrasives and suction mats.
On a worn bath, rust spots keep spreading. It’s simpler to resurface before they spread.
Questions from Charlestown
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
We come back with a fixed price. You’re under no obligation.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Does the bath have to be removed?
No. It’s re-enamelled where it stands, so the tiles and taps stay put.
Is there any odour?
It depends on the job, but frequently a little. Open windows and an extractor fan help.
Will you leave a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
Can you change the colour of my bath?
Yes, most people go for white. Mention the colour you want when you send photos.
How long does re-enamelling take?
Normally one day, with the bath ready the day after. Deeply pitted baths may need a second day.
Is my repair covered?
Yes: twelve months. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Where we work around Charlestown
Charlestown is about 1 mile south-east of St Austell, in Cornwall. From the centre of Charlestown to the outlying streets, the service is the same: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. We cover all 644 towns and villages across Cornwall.
Jobs in PL25 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We regularly work on streets such as Church Road, Charlestown Road and Eleven Doors and the roads around them. If you are just outside Charlestown, we cover Holmbush (1 mile north), Duporth (1 mile south-west), Carlyon Bay (1 mile east), Bethel (1 mile north) and Sandy Bottom (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Truro (14 miles west), Newquay (15 miles west), Bodmin (9 miles north), Wadebridge (13 miles north), Looe (14 miles east) and Nansledan (13 miles north-west).
What’s near Charlestown
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Charlestown Primary School, St Paul's Church and Penrice Academy and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is St Austell station, roughly 1.3 miles west of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Luxulyan Museum And Heritage Centre (3.9 miles north) and St Austell Community Hospital (0.7 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Hensbarrow Beacon and Tresayes Quarry.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Restormel (1.4 miles west)
What your bath is made of matters
Pressed steel
Steel baths re-enamel well, once any rust has been treated. Steel often rusts by the plughole, so we pay close attention there.
Acrylic
We resurface acrylic baths as well, with a coating system suited to acrylic. The bath needs to be firm and well supported.
What a repair can’t fix
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- A metal bath with a through crack
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- A poorly supported acrylic bath, until it’s firmed up
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Surfaces we repair
- Cast iron baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Acrylic baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Pressed steel baths
Do you need bath re-enamelling in Charlestown?
Hard water speeds up the wear, and gritty cleaners are the worst culprits.
The most common problems we’re called about are:
- An old resurfacing that’s failing
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
- Enamel that is lost its shine and feels rough
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
What your quote should include
- Who turns up on the day
- How long it needs to cure
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- Aftercare advice
Towns and villages near Charlestown
What else we do in Charlestown
Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacing a cast iron bath is a big job: they’re heavy, frequently need breaking up, and a new one isn’t cheap. Resurfacing in place avoids that entirely. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send pictures and you will get a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Charlestown
- Work done at your home or business
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Everything repaired in place
- A fixed quote before booking
Take a look at our full price list and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £350. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price is based on:
- Doing more than one item at once
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- The material
Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Send photos for a quote
Most quotes are done from photos alone. To make it quick:
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- A picture taken from further back
- The material, if you know it
- Natural light rather than flash
No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and we will come back with a fixed figure.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
