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Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Cornwood, Devon
Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing at your home in Cornwood, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A roll-top that is seen better days
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
When to call us in Cornwood
The gloss on enamel is thin, and abrasive cleaning slowly wears it away. Eventually the surface turns porous and stains.
Send us a photo if you notice any of these:
- A roll-top that’s seen better days
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
- A dull, rough surface that will not come clean
Questions to ask before booking
- Who turns up on the day
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- How soon you can use it again
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
Bath re-enamelling at your home in Cornwood
Cast iron, steel, acrylic, roll-top and period baths can all be resurfaced. Several coats of finish go on over a bonding primer, after the bath has been cleaned, repaired and keyed. Whether it’s an outdated colour you’d like to change and lots of chips and rust spots, we can normally put it right, on Victorian roll-tops, basins & shower trays and acrylic baths alike.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something is not right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Where
- Cornwood (PL21)
- Area hub
- Devon
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Keeping it looking good
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts:
- Keep suction mats out of the bath
- Get any chip repaired quickly
- Stick to gentle, non-abrasive cleaners
- A quick wipe after use keeps limescale away
Treat the new finish gently at first: give it the full curing time, then clean it gently. After that, no abrasives and no suction mats.
Avoid scrubbing a dull bath with abrasive cleaners. It just wears the enamel further.
Where we work around Cornwood
Cornwood is about 8 miles east of Plymouth, in Devon. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Cornwood is one of 586 towns and villages in Devon we cover.
We cover every part of PL21 and the streets around it. From Newtown, Abbotts Park and Bond Street or a nearby road, we can come to you. Close by, we cover Corntown (1 mile south), Lutton (1 mile west), Yondertown (1 mile south-west), Sparkwell (2 miles south-west) and Lee Mill (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Tavistock (12 miles north-west), Ivybridge (3 miles south-east), Totnes (12 miles east), Kingsbridge (12 miles south-east), Bridgetown (13 miles east) and Salcombe (15 miles south-east).
Near you in Cornwood
Around Cornwood, we work in homes near Cornwood Church of England Primary School, Cornwood Inn and Church of St Michael and the streets around them. The closest station to Cornwood is Ivybridge station, about 3.1 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Moorhaven Hospital (3.9 miles east). Not far away are Crown Hill Down.
For landlords and businesses
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, so there’s no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
What we do, step by step
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, cover and mask the work area, and get on with the job, which normally takes most of the day. If we find something your photos didn’t show, we’ll explain it before carrying on.
- First we look the bath over and confirm the finish.
- Everything around the bath is masked and covered.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking or access
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
Getting a price
If you are in Cornwood and want a price, the easiest route is photos: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Related advice
How we price bath re-enamelling
Prices start from £350. You’ll know the full cost before you book. We look at:
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- How much damage there is
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Doing more than one item at once
A repair normally costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Quotes from your pictures
The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what helps:
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- The material, if you know it
- Details of any past repairs
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job the same day in most cases.
Should you replace it?
If you like your bathroom but not your bath’s surface, resurfacing is the simplest answer. Tiles, panels and taps stay put. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Cornwood
- Colour-matched on site
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- We leave the room as we found it
Read our pricing or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
What else we do in Cornwood
Should I try a DIY kit first?
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. 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.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
What a repair cannot fix
Some jobs aren’t right for a repair, for example:
- Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
- Acrylic that moves when you stand in it
- A bath that is rusted through
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think.
What we work on
- Basins & shower trays
- Acrylic baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Cast iron baths
FAQs for Cornwood
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
Your quote covers the damage in the pictures. If there’s more, we’ll tell you before starting.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Yes, regularly. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
Do you work in Cornwood?
We do. We send a technician to Cornwood for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
Are you accredited?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
What areas do you cover?
The whole UK, including all of Devon. Just include your postcode and we’ll offer you dates.
Does re-enamelling smell?
Yes, while we are applying the finish. Ventilation keeps it down, and it fades as the finish cures.
How long does re-enamelling take?
Normally one day, with the bath ready the next day. Deeply pitted baths may need a second day.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and you’ll get one combined price.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
