Plymouth · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Hartley, Plymouth
Local bath re-enamelling for Hartley: a fixed quote from photos, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
- Brown or grey marks that don’t clean off
Should I try a DIY kit first?
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
How we handle bath re-enamelling in Hartley
We clean, repair and prime the bath before spraying the new finish. The preparation is what makes it last, so we do not cut corners on it. Typical jobs include an original cast iron bath that needs restoring and thin, worn enamel in places, on cast iron baths, acrylic baths and basins & shower trays.
Every job is backed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.
- Location
- Hartley (PL3, PL4, PL6)
- Area hub
- Plymouth
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Repairing versus replacing in Hartley
Replacing a bath can take several days across several trades. Re-enamelling is one technician, usually one day, and the bath is usable the day after. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed price from your photos, so you know the cost before booking.
Why us?
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
Take a look at our prices page or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Different materials, different repairs
Pressed steel
Steel baths re-enamel well, once any rust has been treated. Rust around the waste is common on steel, so we check it carefully.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that is the part we put right.
Landlord and trade work in Hartley
Hospitality businesses cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Hartley as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it usually costs far less than a refit.
Where we work around Hartley
Hartley is about 1 mile north of Plymouth, in Plymouth. We agree a date that works for you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so you are not left waiting in all day. Hartley is one of 59 towns and villages in Plymouth where we work.
All of PL3, PL4 and PL6 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Elm Road, Venn Lane and Glen Road. Neighbouring places we cover include Plymouth (1 mile south), Compton (1 mile south-east), Mannamead (1 mile south-west), Peverell (1 mile south-west) and Mutley (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Burraton (5 miles west), St Budeaux (3 miles west), Plympton St Maurice (4 miles east), Plymstock (3 miles south-east), Sherford (4 miles south-east) and St Stephens (5 miles west). Being one of Plymouth’s larger places, Hartley sees plenty of our work.
What’s near Hartley
In Hartley, that means homes near Eggbuckland Community College, Efford Library and Central Park and the streets around them. Nearby too are Rising Sun Inn (under half a mile east), Church of Emmanuel (within half a mile south) and Compton CofE Primary School (within half a mile north-east). The nearest railway station is Plymouth station, roughly 1.2 miles south-west. A little further out are Drake Circus Shopping Centre (1.5 miles south) and Elizabethan House Museum (1.8 miles south).
Looking after it afterwards
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. A few tips:
- Wipe the bath dry after use in hard water areas
- Store bottles off the bath
- Don’t leave a chip unrepaired
- Rinse off hair dye, oils and bath bombs immediately
Avoid hair dye, bath bombs and oils sitting on the surface, as they can stain. Fix dripping taps quickly.
Do not try to scrub a worn bath back to shine. It just wears the enamel further and makes resurfacing more work.
What we’re called out for in Hartley
Enamel doesn’t fail overnight. Years of cleaning, hard water and hot baths dull the surface, usually first under the taps and around the waste.
People normally call us when they notice something like this:
- A coating lifting around the plughole
- Chips and rust in more than one place
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
Questions to ask before booking
- What protection goes down before work starts
- What happens if they find more damage
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- Whether they match the colour on site
What we cannot put right
A repair is not right for every job, including:
- Steel that has corroded right through
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- A bath split right through the body
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Materials we repair
- Pressed steel baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Cast iron baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Acrylic baths
How the visit works
Visits start with a quick look at the job together, so you know exactly what we are doing. Then the area is sheeted and masked and we start. You can expect it to take most of the day, and we’ll keep you posted as we go.
- We check the bath and agree the finish with you.
- Taps, tiles and the floor are masked off.
- We degrease the bath, fix any damage and key the surface.
- We apply the primer and then the finish coats.
- The masking comes off, we tidy up and tell you when it can be used.
Preparing for the visit
- Ensure the area is dry
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
How to get a price
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three pictures through our quote form or ring us. We’ll say right away whether it can be repaired.
Advice
Your questions about bath re-enamelling in Hartley
How quickly can you book me in?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.
Will the price change on the day?
The price is fixed for what the pictures show. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Which areas do you work in?
We work UK-wide, and that includes Hartley. Prices do not change with location.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
Can you make a coloured bath white?
Yes. Coloured baths can be resurfaced in white, and the basin and toilet can be done too.
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
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