Cornwall · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Little Beside, Cornwall
Problem with your bath in Little Beside? We put it right where it is, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- An old resurfacing that’s failing
- Enamel that is lost its shine and feels rough
Common problems we fix in Little Beside
Enamel’s shine is only skin deep, and abrasive cleaning slowly wears it away. Eventually the surface turns porous and stains.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- A coating lifting around the plughole
- A roll-top that’s seen better days
- Stains that will not shift
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
Before you book anyone
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
Bath re-enamelling in Little Beside, done in place
When a bath is structurally fine but worn out on the surface, re-enamelling is normally the most cost-effective option. It avoids removal, plumbing and re-tiling. We’re frequently asked to fix an original cast iron bath that needs restoring and enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough, across acrylic baths, basins & shower trays and Victorian roll-tops.
You are covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we explain what it covers before you book.
- Where
- Little Beside (TR16)
- Area hub
- Cornwall
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY kit or professional repair?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it won’t stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
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.
Your questions about bath re-enamelling in Little Beside
Can you repair several things at once?
Of course, and it typically saves money. Send pictures of everything together and we’ll quote them together.
What happens if you find more damage?
We will show you and explain before doing anything extra. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
Can you make a coloured bath white?
Yes, most people go for white. Tell us what you’d like when you ask for a quote.
How durable is a resurfaced bath?
A well-prepared finish lasts a long time if it’s looked after. Gentle cleaning, no suction mats.
Do you charge for travel?
We do not add a call-out fee. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we are working in. We’ll tell you when the room can be used again.
Is there a smell?
There is some smell while the coating is applied, so we ventilate the room. It fades as the coating cures.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Prices and what affects them
Resurfacing from £350. There is no area surcharge for Little Beside. The price reflects:
- How much damage there is
- How hard the colour is to match
- Access to the area
- How many items we do on one visit
There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Send photos for a quote
Photographing the damage takes a minute. Please include:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- One picture of the whole bath
- The material, if you know it
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. 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.
Repairs by material
Acrylic
Acrylic baths can be resurfaced too, with a coating system suited to acrylic. The bath needs to be firm and well supported for the finish to last.
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
The process
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room. We bring everything we need with us, put protection down and get going once we have agreed what we are doing. Most jobs take a full day, and you’re welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- We mask and protect the room and ventilate it.
- Next we degrease the bath and fix chips and rust spots.
- We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- Several coats of new finish are sprayed on.
- The bath is left to cure and can normally be used the following day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Clear the area around the damage
- Point us to the nearest place to park
How to get a price
To get a price, send two or three pictures using our quote form or call us. We will tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
Related advice
Work for landlords and builders
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Little Beside as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it generally costs far less than a refit.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access.
Also near Little Beside
What else we do in Little Beside
Covering Little Beside
Little Beside is about 2 miles east of Redruth, in Cornwall. Across the TR16 area, a technician comes to you. Our repair technicians cover all 644 towns and villages across Cornwall, from the larger towns to small villages.
Every address in TR16 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Jobs here include addresses on Carew Road, Chapel Lane and Chyrose Road and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover include Crofthandy (1 mile south), St Day (1 mile south-west), Tolgullow (1 mile west), Goon Gumpas (1 mile south-east) and Vogue (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Truro (6 miles east), Newquay (13 miles north-east), Falmouth (8 miles south-east), Camborne (6 miles west), Helston (10 miles south-west) and Hayle (11 miles west).
Near you in Little Beside
In Little Beside, that means homes near The Carharrack Stars pub, St Day and Carharrack Community School and Former Church of All Saints and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Redruth station, about 2.2 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Museum of Cornish Methodism (0.7 miles south) and Carn Brea Castle (3.2 miles south-west). Open spaces near Little Beside include Carnmenellis.
Keeping it looking good
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts:
- Dry the bath after use to stop limescale
- Do not let dyes or oils sit on the finish
- Leave the bath for the full curing time before using it
- A dripping tap should be fixed promptly
The first few days matter most: let it cure fully, then use mild cleaners only. After that, no abrasives and no suction mats.
If a previous coating is starting to peel, do not pick at it. Moisture gets underneath and makes it worse, so it’s better to have it stripped and redone.
What a repair cannot fix
Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits too:
- Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
- A bath that’s rusted through
- An acrylic bath that flexes badly underfoot
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think.
Materials we repair
- Cast iron baths
- Acrylic baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Pressed steel baths
- Basins & shower trays
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
