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Bath Re-enamelling in Kelly Bray
Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing for homes and businesses in Kelly Bray and across Cornwall. Free, fixed quotes from your photos.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A coating lifting around the plughole
- Chips and rust in more than one place
Bath re-enamelling at your home in Kelly Bray
If your bath is sound but looks tired, re-enamelling is normally the most cost-effective option. There’s no removal, plumbing or tiling involved. If you’re dealing with enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough and worn patches where water runs and sits, we can help.
You are covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we explain what it covers before you book.
- Where
- Kelly Bray (PL17)
- County
- Cornwall
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What affects the price in Kelly Bray
Prices start from £350. We give every job a fixed price from pictures. These are the things that affect it:
- The type of damage
- The colour and finish to match
- The material
- Access to the area
A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send photos and you will get a fixed figure.
Getting a price from pictures
We price nearly every job from pictures. This is what to send:
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Any details about the material
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- Something in shot to show the size
Send us a photo of the damage and one of the whole item, and tell us you’re in Kelly Bray, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
What we do, step by step
The work is clean and fairly quiet. We protect the area first, then the job itself takes most of the day. Before we leave, we explain how soon it can be used and how to care for it.
- The bathroom is protected and ventilation set up.
- We remove the old silicone and deep clean the bath.
- 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.
Getting ready for the visit
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
Ask for a price
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, add your postcode and send them to us. You will get a fixed price, not an estimate.
Advice
Should I try a DIY kit first?
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is generally cheaper.
How to look after the repair
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts:
- Have chips seen to early
- Repair dripping taps early
- Stick to gentle, non-abrasive cleaners
- Respect the curing time we give you
Wipe the bath dry after use where you can, and rinse off any bath products.
If a previous coating is starting to peel, do not pick at it. Water gets under it and the damage spreads, so have it stripped and resurfaced.
Signs you need bath re-enamelling in Kelly Bray
Once enamel loses its gloss, it stains more easily, and scrubbing it wears it down further. At that stage, resurfacing is the fix.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- A dull, rough surface that will not come clean
- A coloured bath you want in white
- An old resurfacing that’s failing
- Chips and rust in more than one place
Before you book anyone
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- Who turns up on the day
- Aftercare advice
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
Nearby places to Kelly Bray
What else we do in Kelly Bray
Should you replace it?
Replacement only makes sense in a few cases: if the bath is cracked through, if you want a different size or shape, or if you are refitting the whole room anyway. In most other cases, resurfacing is the better choice. Prices start from £350. Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Kelly Bray. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Kelly Bray
- Generally one visit, start to finish
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
Take a look at our prices page or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
What we can’t put right
A repair is not right for every job, including:
- A cast iron or steel bath that’s cracked right through
- An acrylic bath that flexes badly underfoot
- Steel that has corroded right through
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think before booking.
What we work on
- Victorian roll-tops
- Pressed steel baths
- Acrylic baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Cast iron baths
FAQs for Kelly Bray
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day, mainly so nothing gets touched before it has cured.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Will you leave a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and you will get one combined price.
How long does re-enamelling take?
Typically one day, with the bath ready the following day. Deeply pitted baths may need a second day.
Do you charge for travel?
We don’t add a call-out fee. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.
Can a failed resurfacing be redone?
Yes, we do this regularly. Removing the old finish takes extra time, which we include in the price.
Will there be fumes?
There is some smell while the coating is applied, so we ventilate the room. It fades as the coating cures.
Covering Kelly Bray
Kelly Bray is about 8 miles west of Tavistock, in Cornwall. We agree a date that works for you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so you’re not left waiting in all day. Kelly Bray is one of 644 towns and villages in Cornwall where we work.
All of PL17 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether you live on Station Road, Trefloyd Close and Launceston Road or a nearby road, we can come to you. If you’re just outside Kelly Bray, we cover Holmbush (1 mile north-east), Downgate (1 mile north-east), Callington (1 mile south), Stoke Climsland (2 miles north) and Venterdon (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Stonehouse (12 miles south-east), Saltash (9 miles south-east), Liskeard (8 miles south-west), Launceston (8 miles north), Addington (7 miles south-west) and Looe (13 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Kelly Bray
Typical jobs here are in homes near Callington Community College and St Mary's Church. The nearest railway station is Gunnislake station, about 4.2 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Kithill Castle (1.3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Kit Hill and Armstrong Wood.
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.
Roll-top and period baths
Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
