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Bath Re-enamelling in Cockwells
Local bath re-enamelling for Cockwells: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
- Stains that will not shift
Bath re-enamelling in Cockwells, done in place
The bath stays where it is, so the taps, tiles and plumbing are not touched. It typically takes one visit, with the bath ready to use the following day. We regularly repair basins & shower trays, cast iron baths and acrylic baths, and common reasons people contact us are a roll-top that’s seen better days and a coloured bath you want in white.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you are covered after the visit.
- Location
- Cockwells (TR20)
- Region
- Cornwall
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Signs you need bath re-enamelling in Cockwells
A dull surface stains and holds dirt, and scrubbing it wears it down further. At that stage, resurfacing is the fix.
The most common problems we’re called about are:
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
- A dull, rough surface that will not come clean
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
Comparing quotes
- What preparation is included
- How your room will be protected
- How to look after the finish
- Whether the price covers travel
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Should you replace it?
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. Prices start from £350. We do not add extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Cockwells
- Most jobs done in one visit
- A fixed quote before booking
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
See our full price list and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
Resurfacing from £350. A fixed quote means you know the cost before you book. We take into account:
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- How many items we do on one visit
- How much damage there is
- Unusual colours or finishes
The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed quote from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
Send photos for a quote
Good photos mean an accurate price. Here’s what helps:
- A picture taken from further back
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Details of any past repairs
- One sharp close-up of the damage
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them over with your postcode, and you will get a fixed price back. There’s no charge for the quote and you are under no obligation.
The process
We begin by going over the job with you, so you know exactly what we’re doing. After that, protection goes down around the work area and the work begins. Allow a full day, and we will tell you if anything changes.
- First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
- The bath is cleaned, degreased and any chips or rust repaired.
- We key the surface and put on a bonding primer.
- We spray on the new enamel finish in several coats.
- Once cured, normally by the day after, the bath is ready.
Getting ready for the visit
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
Get a quote
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole bath, we can give you a fixed price without visiting.
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Common questions in Cockwells
Can you fix a peeling bath coating?
Yes, we do this regularly. Stripping the old coating adds time, so it’s reflected in the quote.
How soon can you come?
That depends on our diary for your area. Send photos with your postcode and we’ll reply with the earliest dates.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged.
Will it make a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.
Can you do the outside of a roll-top?
Yes. We can do the inside and outside if you’d like.
Do you need to take the bath out?
No. It’s re-enamelled where it stands, so nothing else is disturbed.
Which areas do you work in?
The entire UK, including all of Cornwall. Send your postcode with your pictures and we will confirm dates.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Generally, yes. Tell us what was done before and we will plan for it.
Work for landlords and builders
Letting agents frequently send us photos straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
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.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Acrylic
We resurface acrylic baths as well, with a coating system suited to acrylic. The bath needs to be firm and well supported.
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
How to care for the repair
Most damage we see is avoidable. A few tips:
- Never use suction bath mats
- Get any chip repaired quickly
- Do not use the bath until it has fully cured
- A quick wipe after use keeps limescale away
Rinse the bath and wipe it over after use, especially in hard water areas, so limescale cannot build up.
Do not try to scrub a worn bath back to shine. It just wears the enamel further.
Cockwells and the surrounding area
Cockwells is about 4 miles north-east of Penzance, in Cornwall. Whether you are in the middle of Cockwells or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Our repair technicians cover all 644 towns and villages across Cornwall.
We work across the TR20 postcode area and the streets around it. Nearby, we also work in Whitecross (1 mile north-east), Crowlas (1 mile south-west), Canon's Town (1 mile north-east), Ludgvan (1 mile south-west) and Varfell (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Camborne (9 miles north-east), Redruth (12 miles north-east), Penzance (4 miles south-west), Helston (10 miles east), Hayle (4 miles north-east) and St Ives (4 miles north).
What’s near Cockwells
We visit homes around Ludgvan School and Star Inn. The closest station to Cockwells is St Erth station, roughly 1.6 miles north-east of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Age Of Steam (0.7 miles south) and Penwith (2.6 miles west). For a walk, there is Marazion Marsh RSPB Reserve and Castle an Dinas.
What we can’t put right
We would rather lose a job than do one that will not last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:
- Steel that has corroded right through
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- A cast iron or steel bath that is cracked right through
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Acrylic baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Pressed steel baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Cast iron baths
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
