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Bath Re-enamelling in London Apprentice
Bath re-enamelling across London Apprentice and nearby, normally in one visit and guaranteed for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A dull, rough surface that won’t come clean
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
About our bath re-enamelling in London Apprentice
When a bath is structurally fine but worn out on the surface, resurfacing is normally the best value. There is no removal, plumbing or tiling involved. We are frequently asked to fix lots of chips and rust spots and brown or grey marks that don’t clean off, on pressed steel baths, Victorian roll-tops and acrylic baths.
Rural addresses like London Apprentice just need a little planning. Tell us about narrow lanes, long drives or parking, and we’ll take care of the rest.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months in London Apprentice and everywhere else. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.
- Where
- London Apprentice (PL26)
- Area hub
- Cornwall
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Fixed, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
London Apprentice homes and their baths
London Apprentice is about 2 miles south-west of St Austell, in Cornwall. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. London Apprentice is one of 644 towns and villages in Cornwall we cover.
Here we cover the PL26 postcode area for bath re-enamelling. Nearby, we also carry out bath re-enamelling in Polgooth (1 mile north-west), Nansladron (1 mile south), St Mewan (1 mile north-west), Trelowth (1 mile north-west) and Sticker (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Truro (12 miles west), Newquay (13 miles north-west), Bodmin (11 miles north), Wadebridge (14 miles north), Nansledan (12 miles north-west) and St Blazey (4 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in London Apprentice
Our clients here include homes close to Poltair School and Poltair Park and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is St Austell station, roughly 1.6 miles north. Further afield, we also cover the area around Mevagissey Museum (3.3 miles south) and Lost Gardens of Heligan (2.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Hensbarrow Beacon.
Honest limits
Some jobs are not right for a repair, for example:
- Anything hidden under an old coating, until we remove it
- Holes rusted through the metal
- Acrylic that moves when you stand in it
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think before booking.
Materials we repair
- Victorian roll-tops
- Basins & shower trays
- Cast iron baths
- Acrylic baths
- Pressed steel baths
Should you replace it?
Replacing a bath can take several days across several trades. Resurfacing takes one technician and generally a day, and the bath is usable the day after. Older homes around London Apprentice may have sizes and fittings that new pieces do not match. Repairing avoids those problems.
Prices start from £350. Set against the cost of replacement, repairing normally costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
What you get with us
- No need to remove anything
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Normally one visit, start to finish
- We leave the room as we found it
Take a look at our Full price list And Guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Repairs by material
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
Acrylic
We resurface acrylic baths as well, with a coating system suited to acrylic. It must be solid and not flex underfoot.
What happens on the day
We agree an arrival time beforehand. On site, it takes most of the day in most cases. We leave the room clean and ready to use once it has cured. In a village or hamlet like London Apprentice, access can be the only tricky part. Once on site, the job is the same as anywhere.
- The bathroom is protected and ventilation set up.
- Old sealant is cut out and the bath is deep cleaned.
- Chips, rust and pitting are repaired.
- We key the bath and apply a bonding primer.
- The new finish is sprayed on in several coats and left to cure until the next day.
Before we arrive
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Have a window or extractor fan available
Get a quote
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.
Related advice
What affects the price in London Apprentice
Prices start from £350. Prices are worked out job by job. The main factors are:
- Doing more than one item at once
- How much damage there is
- What kind of damage it is
- Access to the area
Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Getting a price from pictures
When you take your photos, a few simple things make all the difference:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- What it’s made of, if you know
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
You do not need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
Your questions about bath re-enamelling in London Apprentice
Do you cover villages like London Apprentice?
Of course; we work in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you work for landlords with property near St Austell station?
Yes, we frequently work between tenancies, and we can quote for several properties together.
Which areas do you work in?
All of Cornwall, and the rest of the UK. Travel is included in the price.
Does the bath have to be removed?
No. It’s re-enamelled where it stands, so the tiles and taps stay put.
Can you make a coloured bath white?
Yes, white is the usual choice. Tell us what you’d like when you ask for a quote.
How much does bath re-enamelling cost in London Apprentice?
Prices start from £350. Because every job differs, we price from pictures. You’ll get a fixed figure before booking.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Usually, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Most of the time. Tell us what was done before and we will plan for it.
Aftercare tips
Most damage we see is avoidable. These habits help:
- A dripping tap should be fixed promptly
- Rinse off hair dye, oils and bath bombs right away
- Use washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
- Wipe the bath dry after use in hard water areas
Wipe the bath dry after use where you can, especially in hard water areas, and rinse off any bath products.
Avoid scrubbing a dull bath with abrasive cleaners. It removes more of the surface and makes resurfacing more work.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, 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 is not prepared the repair will not last.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is generally the cheaper route.
Do you need bath re-enamelling in London Apprentice?
The gloss on enamel is thin, and abrasive cleaning slowly wears it away. After years of use, the surface becomes porous and stains easily.
Look out for any of the following:
- An old resurfacing that is failing
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
- A dull, rough surface that will not come clean
Rented homes near St Austell station (about 1.6 miles north) change hands frequently, and repairing baths between tenants is quicker than replacing them.
Before booking anyone
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- What preparation is included
- How your room will be protected
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About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
