Cornwall · England
Bath Re-enamelling for Lynstone homes
We travel to Lynstone for full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Several chips and rust patches
- An old resurfacing that is failing
Aftercare tips
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts. Here’s what we suggest:
- Avoid suction-cup mats
- Don’t leave bottles, razors or sponges standing on the surface
- A quick wipe after use keeps limescale away
- Have chips seen to early
A quick rinse and wipe after use helps, especially in hard water areas, to stop limescale building up.
Leave a peeling coating alone. Moisture gets underneath and makes it worse, so it’s better to have it stripped and redone.
Bath re-enamelling at your home in Lynstone
We clean, repair and prime the bath before spraying the new finish. Most of the work, and most of the durability, is in the preparation, so we do not cut corners on it. If you’re dealing with an old resurfacing that’s failing and a roll-top that’s seen better days, we can help.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. Just call us if there is a problem and we will sort it.
- Location
- Lynstone (EX23)
- County
- Cornwall
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Different materials, different repairs
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that is what we repair.
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Other services in Lynstone
FAQs for Lynstone
Do you come to Lynstone?
We do. Technicians travel to Lynstone from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Does someone need to be in?
We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit typically costs less than separate visits. Send photos of everything you’d like done.
How long does re-enamelling last?
Care for it and it lasts. Gentle cleaning, no suction mats.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Yes, almost always. Clear photos let us give you a fixed price without visiting.
Do you charge for travel?
There’s no separate call-out charge. Your fixed quote includes everything.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Lynstone
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Letting agents frequently send us photos straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
Signs you need bath re-enamelling in Lynstone
A dull surface stains and holds dirt, and scrubbing it wears it down further. That’s the point where re-enamelling makes sense.
Look out for any of the following:
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
- Stains that will not shift
What your quote should include
- How your room will be protected
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- What happens if they find more damage
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
Why repair rather than replace?
A refit takes several trades and several days. Re-enamelling takes one technician and typically one day, and the bath can be used the day after. Prices start from £350. Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Lynstone. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Lynstone
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Normally one visit, start to finish
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
Read our prices page or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Lynstone and nearby
Lynstone is about 20 miles south-west of Bideford, in Cornwall. Our repair technicians come to clients in Lynstone and the surrounding area, so there is no workshop to go to. We work in 644 places in Cornwall, from the larger towns to small villages.
Here we cover the EX23 postcode area. Jobs here include addresses on Strafford Close, Upton Meadows and Went Worth Close and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover include Upton (1 mile south), Bude (1 mile north-east), Hele (1 mile south-east), Flexbury (1 mile north) and Maer (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Launceston (15 miles south-east), Newport (15 miles south-east), Camelford (15 miles south-west), St Stephens by Launceston (14 miles south-east), Boscastle (11 miles south-west) and Kilkhampton (5 miles north-east).
Around Lynstone
Our customers here include homes close to Bude Primary Academy - Infants, Budehaven Community School and St Michael and All Angels Church, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Militaria Museum (0.7 miles north) and Week Orchard (3.5 miles south-east). The countryside around Lynstone includes Maer Lake.
What we do, step by step
There is not much you need to do on the day. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we will take it from there. The job generally runs to most of the day.
- First we look the bath over and confirm the finish.
- Everything around the bath is masked and covered.
- The bath is degreased, repaired and keyed.
- We apply the primer and then the finish coats.
- We remove the masking, tidy up and give you the curing time.
How to prepare
- Ensure the area is dry
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
Getting a price
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, include your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
Related advice
What a repair can’t fix
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair won’t do:
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- A cast iron or steel bath that is cracked right through
- A bath that is rusted through
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly.
Surfaces we repair
- Pressed steel baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Acrylic baths
- Cast iron baths
- Basins & shower trays
DIY repairs versus a professional job
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.
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
