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Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Lane, Cornwall

Bath re-enamelling in and around Lane: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • Staining under the taps and around the waste
  • An old resurfacing that’s failing
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath re-enamelling for Lane homes

Bath re-enamelling in Lane, done in place

After cleaning, repairing and priming, we spray on the new finish. Most of the work, and most of the durability, is in the preparation, so we don’t cut corners on it. Whether it’s brown or grey marks that don’t clean off and an old resurfacing that’s failing, we can usually put it right, whatever the material.

A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.

Technician in a mask working on a freestanding roll-top bath
Where
Lane (TR8)
County
Cornwall
Warranty
One year on every repair
Quotes
From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026

FAQs for Lane

How long does re-enamelling take?

Usually a day, then it’s ready to use the following day. A badly pitted bath can need a second day.

What happens once I’ve sent photos?

We look at the photos and reply with a fixed quote and some dates. If we need another angle, we’ll ask.

Can you re-enamel a roll-top bath?

Yes, frequently. The inside is resurfaced, and we can refinish the outside as well.

When can you do it?

Your quote comes with available dates. Tell us if you need it done quickly.

What if the damage is worse than the photos show?

The price is fixed for what the photos show. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.

Will it make a mess?

Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.

How long does re-enamelling last?

A well-prepared finish lasts a long time if it’s looked after. Gentle cleaning, no suction mats.

Can I get a quote without a visit?

Nearly always. If photos don’t show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.

What affects the price in Lane

Prices start from £350. Each job gets its own fixed price. These are the things that affect it:

  • Where the damage is and how we get to it
  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first
  • The size and number of damaged areas
  • What the surface is made of

The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. You’ll see the full price before booking, with no extras added later.

Send photos for a quote

You can take the pictures on your phone. Make sure they show:

  • A wider photo showing the entire bath
  • Something in shot to show the size
  • Details of any past repairs
  • What it’s made of, if you know

Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the entire bath, include your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.

Common problems we fix in Lane

Frequently the bath has just had decades of use, with nothing wrong except the surface. Underneath, a cast iron or steel bath is normally as strong as ever.

Most people contact us after spotting something like this:

  • A peeling or bubbling previous coating
  • A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
  • An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
  • Chips and rust in more than one place

Before booking anyone

  • Whether a trained technician does the job
  • How the room is protected while they work
  • What aftercare is recommended
  • How long it needs to cure

How to compare quotes

Landlords, agents and businesses in Lane

Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.

Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.

Lane and the surrounding area

Lane is about 1 mile south-east of Newquay, in Cornwall. We travel to homes and businesses in Lane and the surrounding area, so nothing has to leave your home. We work in all 644 towns and villages across Cornwall, from the larger towns to small villages.

Every address in TR8 is within our area. That includes homes on Mount View and Gannel View Close. If you’re just outside Lane, we cover Trencreek (1 mile north), Treninnick (1 mile west), Newquay (1 mile north-west), St Columb Minor (1 mile north) and Nansledan (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Truro (10 miles south), St Austell (13 miles east), Redruth (14 miles south-west), Sandy Bottom (13 miles east), Bethel (14 miles east) and Wadebridge (12 miles north-east).

Near you in Lane

Our customers here include homes close to The Bishops CofE Learning Academy, Newquay Tretherras and The Kings Head pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Lane is Newquay station, roughly 1.1 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find Newquay Community Hospital (0.9 miles north-west) and Trenance Cottages Museum (0.9 miles north-west).

Map of Lane © OpenStreetMap contributors

Why repair rather than replace?

Replacing a bath can take several days across several trades. Re-enamelling is one technician, typically one day, with the bath back in use the day after. Prices start from £350. A repair normally costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.

Why us?

  • Free fixed quotes from pictures
  • Every repair guaranteed for a year
  • Nothing taken out or refitted
  • Colour mixed on the day to match

See our prices page or bath cost comparison.

What your bath is made of matters

Roll-top and period baths

We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, with the outside refinished as well.

Cast iron

Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that’s what we repair.

How to care for the repair

Simple care helps the repair last. We recommend:

  • Keep suction mats out of the bath
  • Wash away dyes and oils after use
  • Stick to gentle, non-abrasive cleaners
  • Wipe the bath dry after use in hard water areas

Stick to mild, non-abrasive cleaners, avoid suction bath mats, and keep bottles and razors off the surface.

Rust spots on a worn bath get worse with time. Resurfacing before they spread keeps it simpler.

How it works

On the day, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. The job normally takes the best part of a day. We clean up when we are done and let you know when you can use it again.

  1. We sheet, mask and ventilate the room.
  2. We remove the old silicone and deep clean the bath.
  3. Chips, rust and pitting are repaired.
  4. The surface is keyed and primed for the new finish.
  5. Several coats of finish are sprayed on, then it cures until the day after.

Preparing for the visit

  • Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
  • Let us know which floor the room is on
  • Let us know about parking or access

Get a quote

Email us a picture of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, and tell us you’re in Lane, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.

Get a fixed price

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Should I try a DIY kit first?

DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair won’t last.

What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.

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