Cornwall · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Forder, Cornwall
Bath re-enamelling across Forder and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A dull, rough surface that will not come clean
- Brown or grey marks that don’t clean off
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Roll-top and period baths
We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, with the outside refinished as well.
Pressed steel
Steel baths re-enamel well, once any rust has been treated. Steel frequently rusts by the plughole, so we pay close attention there.
How we handle bath re-enamelling in Forder
After re-enamelling, the bath has a smooth, glossy, new-looking surface, but without the cost and upheaval of a refit. It suits anyone happy with the bathroom apart from the bath. We work on basins & shower trays, cast iron baths and acrylic baths, and people most frequently call us about an original cast iron bath that needs restoring and several chips and rust patches.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there’s a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Area
- Forder (PL12)
- County
- Cornwall
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How the visit works
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, cover and mask the work area, then carry out the work, which generally takes most of the day. If we find something your pictures didn’t show, we’ll explain it before carrying on.
- We sheet, mask and ventilate the room.
- Old sealant is cut out and the bath is deep cleaned.
- We repair chips, rust spots and pitting.
- The surface is keyed and primed for the new finish.
- The new finish is sprayed on in several coats and left to cure.
Before we arrive
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Open a window if you can
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
How to get a price
For a price in Forder, pictures are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Advice
DIY repairs versus a professional job
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair won’t last.
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
Forder and the surrounding area
Forder is about 1 mile south-west of Saltash, in Cornwall. Whether you are in the middle of Forder or on the outskirts, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. We work in all 644 towns and villages across Cornwall.
Every address in PL12 is within our area. That includes homes on Farm Lane, Church Road and Wearde Road and the roads around them. Close by, we cover St Stephens (1 mile north), Saltash (1 mile north-east), Burraton Coombe (1 mile north-west), Wearde (1 mile east) and Burraton (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Stonehouse (4 miles south-east), Liskeard (11 miles west), Addington (11 miles west), Looe (10 miles west), Callington (8 miles north-west) and Shutta (10 miles west).
Near you in Forder
We visit homes around St Stephens (Saltash) Community Primary School, Cecil Arms and Church of St Stephen. Nearby too are St Budeaux Library (1.9 miles east), Antony (1.2 miles south) and Saltash.net Community School (0.5 miles east). The closest station to Forder is Saltash station, about 1 mile east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Plymouth General Hospital (2.9 miles south-east) and Elliott's Shop (1 mile east).
Work for landlords and builders
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
If you manage property in Forder, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send photos for each address and we’ll price them together.
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How to look after the repair
A little care keeps the finish looking good. We recommend:
- Don’t leave a chip unrepaired
- Never use suction bath mats
- Wash away dyes and oils after use
- Repair dripping taps early
Give the finish its full curing time before using the bath. Then, gentle cleaning with a soft cloth is enough.
Rust spots on a worn bath get worse with time and make the job bigger. Resurfacing before they spread keeps it simpler.
Forder questions
Is it messy?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and we clean up when we have finished.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Is my repair covered?
Yes, for a year. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
What does bath re-enamelling cost?
Prices start from £350. Every job gets a fixed price from your photos. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo and your postcode.
Do you cover the whole of Cornwall?
All of Cornwall, and the rest of the UK. There is no extra charge for travel.
How long is the bath unusable?
Most baths are done in a day, ready the day after. We’ll confirm timings when we quote.
When can you do it?
That depends on our diary for your area. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.
Do you need to take the bath out?
No, it stays where it is. We work on the bath in place, with the room masked and ventilated.
Prices and what affects them
Resurfacing from £350. We don’t charge extra for travel to Forder. The price depends on:
- Whether we combine several jobs
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Access to the area
- What kind of damage it is
Compared with replacing, a repair is generally a fraction of the price, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
How to get a fixed price
Photographing the damage takes a minute, and it saves a visit. Please include:
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- 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’ll come back with a fixed figure.
Repair or replace in Forder?
There are times replacing is better: a cracked-through bath, a change of size or shape, or a full refit. Otherwise, resurfacing typically wins. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Why us?
- Typically one visit, start to finish
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- One price list for the whole UK
- A fixed quote before you book
Take a look at our pricing or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Honest limits
To be straight with you, there are a few things a repair won’t fix:
- Problems we can’t see until an old finish comes off
- A metal bath with a through crack
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think.
Surfaces we repair
- Pressed steel baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Cast iron baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Acrylic baths
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
