Plymouth · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Crownhill, Plymouth
Damaged bath in Crownhill? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
- Stains that will not shift
About our bath re-enamelling in Crownhill
Cast iron and steel baths are ideal for re-enamelling, and acrylic baths can be resurfaced too. You end up with a smooth, glossy surface. If you are dealing with brown or grey marks that don’t clean off and an original cast iron bath that needs restoring, we can help, on pressed steel baths, acrylic baths and basins & shower trays alike.
A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Location
- Crownhill (PL6, PL5)
- County
- Plymouth
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What we cannot put right
We would rather lose a job than do one that will not last, so these are the limits:
- Holes rusted through the metal
- A metal bath with a through crack
- Acrylic that moves when you stand in it
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.
Materials we repair
- Basins & shower trays
- Pressed steel baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Acrylic baths
- Cast iron baths
Towns and villages near Crownhill
More services for Crownhill
Crownhill and nearby
Crownhill is about 2 miles north of Plymouth, in Plymouth. We travel to homes and businesses in Crownhill and nearby villages, so nothing has to leave your home. Crownhill is one of 59 towns and villages in Plymouth where we work.
We cover every part of PL6 and PL5 and the streets around it. From Widey Lane, Brest Road and Plumer Road or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. You’ll find Crownhill on the A386, which makes it straightforward to reach. Neighbouring places we cover include Manadon (1 mile north-west), Eggbuckland (1 mile south-east), Whitleigh (1 mile north-west), Estover (1 mile east) and Southway (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Stoke (3 miles south-west), Ford (3 miles south-west), Keyham (3 miles south-west), Burraton (5 miles west), St Budeaux (3 miles west) and Plympton St Maurice (4 miles south-east).
Around Crownhill
Around Crownhill, we work in homes near Widey Court Primary School, Crownhill Library and Church of the Ascension and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Tamar pub (within half a mile south-west), Tor Bridge High (1.2 miles east) and Notre Dame RC School (0.8 miles north). The nearest railway station is Plymouth station, roughly 2.4 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Derriford Hospital (0.7 miles north-east) and Armada Centre (2.7 miles south).
Should you replace it?
Replacement only makes sense in a few cases: a cracked-through bath, a change of size or shape, or a full refit. Otherwise, resurfacing generally wins. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why us?
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- We leave the room as we found it
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Nothing taken out or refitted
See our full price list and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
FAQs for Crownhill
Are you accredited?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Are there extra charges for Crownhill?
No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Yes, we frequently do. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
Will there be fumes?
A little, during the work. We set up ventilation and the smell fades as it cures.
Will the new finish last?
Care for it and it lasts. Avoid abrasive cleaners and suction mats.
Do you work in Crownhill?
Yes, we do. We send a technician to Crownhill for every job, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Do the materials smell?
It depends on the job, but frequently a little. Open windows and an extractor fan help.
How do I book?
Photos of the damage, a picture of the entire bath and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
What bath re-enamelling costs
Prices start from £350. We do not charge extra for travel to Crownhill. The price depends on:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- How much damage there is
- The material and finish
- Whether we combine several jobs
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. You’ll see the full price before you book, with nothing added on the day.
Getting a price from pictures
Two or three clear photos are normally enough. It helps if you send:
- Details of any past repairs
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, add your postcode and send them to us. You’ll get a fixed price, not an estimate.
DIY kit or professional repair?
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
Repairs by material
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are the classic candidate for re-enamelling. The body lasts for generations; only the enamel wears, so resurfacing gives them a new life.
Pressed steel
Pressed steel baths take a new finish well, as long as any rust is dealt with first. Steel often rusts by the plughole, so we pay close attention there.
Signs you need bath re-enamelling in Crownhill
Once enamel loses its gloss, it stains more easily, and cleaning harder only makes it worse. That is the point where re-enamelling makes sense.
If you can see any of these, send us a picture:
- A coloured bath you want in white
- Thin, worn enamel in places
- A roll-top that is seen better days
- An old resurfacing that is failing
Before booking anyone
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- If travel is included in the price
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
Aftercare tips
Nothing complicated is needed, just a few sensible habits:
- Use washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
- Avoid suction-cup mats
- A dripping tap should be fixed promptly
- Wipe the bath dry after use in hard water areas
A quick rinse and wipe after use helps, especially in hard water areas, to stop limescale building up.
Worn enamel only gets rougher with time, and any rust spreads underneath. Acting earlier keeps the preparation simpler.
What we do, step by step
Once we are through the door, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the job takes a full day, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- The room is masked, protected and ventilated.
- We clean and degrease the bath and repair any chips or rust.
- The surface is prepared and a bonding primer applied.
- Several coats of new finish are sprayed on.
- The bath is left to cure and can generally be used the day after.
How to prepare
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Have a window or extractor fan available
Getting a price
Most clients in Crownhill get their price from photos. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Related advice
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
