Cornwall · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Longstone, Cornwall
Problem with your bath in Longstone? We repair it in place, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
How to look after the repair
A little care keeps the finish looking good. Our advice:
- Don’t leave a chip unrepaired
- Never use suction bath mats
- Do not use the bath until it has fully cured
- A dripping tap should be fixed promptly
A quick rinse and wipe after use helps, especially in hard water areas, so limescale cannot build up.
On a worn bath, rust spots keep spreading. It’s simpler to resurface before they spread.
Bath re-enamelling at your home in Longstone
We resurface cast iron, steel and acrylic baths, including roll-tops and period baths. The finish is sprayed on in several coats over a bonding primer, after the bath has been cleaned, repaired and keyed. If you are dealing with a bath that stays dull however much you clean it and a period or roll-top bath worth keeping, we can help.
All our work is covered by a one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Longstone (PL30)
- Region
- Cornwall
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
How the visit works
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room. We bring everything we need with us, lay protective sheets and get going once we’ve agreed what we are doing. Most jobs take most of the day, and you are welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- First we look the bath over and confirm the finish.
- Taps, tiles and the floor are masked off.
- We degrease the bath, fix any damage and key the surface.
- Primer and finish coats are applied.
- The masking comes off, we tidy up and tell you when it can be used.
Before we arrive
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Make sure the area is dry
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
Get a quote
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three pictures using our quote form or call us. We will tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
Advice
What we can’t put right
A repair is not always the answer, and we would rather say so up front. We can’t fix:
- Steel that has corroded right through
- A bath split right through the body
- Anything hidden under an old coating, until we remove it
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.
What we work on
- Basins & shower trays
- Cast iron baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Pressed steel baths
- Acrylic baths
Different materials, different repairs
Acrylic
We resurface acrylic baths as well, with a coating system suited to acrylic. It must be solid and not flex underfoot for the finish to last.
Pressed steel
Steel baths re-enamel well, as long as any rust is dealt with first. Rust around the waste is common on steel, so we pay close attention there.
FAQs for Longstone
How long will the bath be out of use?
Normally one day, with the bath ready the following day. A badly pitted bath can need a second day.
What do you need from me?
Photos of the damage, a photo of the entire bath and your postcode. Then we’ll agree a date.
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
Your quote covers the damage in the pictures. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
Are there extra charges for Longstone?
There is no separate call-out charge. Your fixed price includes everything.
Can pets and children be at home?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children.
Will it make a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote.
Can you price it without visiting?
Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.
Longstone and the surrounding area
Longstone is about 4 miles north of Bodmin, in Cornwall. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Longstone is one of 644 towns and villages in Cornwall we cover.
Our visits in PL30 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Close by, we cover St Mabyn (1 mile west), Helland (2 miles south-east), St Tudy (2 miles north), St Kew Highway (2 miles north-west) and Treveighan (4 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as St Austell (13 miles south), Bodmin (4 miles south), Liskeard (13 miles south-east), Sandy Bottom (13 miles south), Addington (13 miles east) and Bethel (13 miles south).
Local landmarks in Longstone
Well-known places in the area include Bodmin Hospital (4.3 miles south). Not far away are Alex Tor.
What affects the price in Longstone
Resurfacing from £350. A fixed quote means you know the cost before booking. We take into account:
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- What kind of damage it is
- Access to the area
- Doing more than one item at once
Compared with replacing, a repair is typically a fraction of the price, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Send photos for a quote
When you take your pictures, a few simple things make all the difference:
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Where you are, by postcode
- The material, if you know it
- Details of any past repairs
There is no need for us to visit first. 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.
Do you need bath re-enamelling in Longstone?
Once enamel loses its gloss, it stains more easily, and scrubbing it wears it down further. That’s the point where re-enamelling makes sense.
Common reasons people in Longstone contact us include:
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
Before booking anyone
- Who will actually do the work
- Aftercare advice
- What preparation is included
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
Work for landlords and builders
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Cornwall and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
Repair or replace in Longstone?
Replacing a cast iron bath is a big job: it’s very heavy, may need breaking up, and the replacement can be costly. Resurfacing in place avoids that entirely. Prices start from £350. There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Longstone
- We leave the room as we found it
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- No extra charge for your area
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
See our full price list or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
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