Cornwall · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Malpas, Cornwall
Bath re-enamelling in Malpas without the cost of replacing. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, then we come to you.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, 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.
Bath re-enamelling in Malpas without replacing anything
If your bath is sound but looks tired, re-enamelling is normally the most cost-effective option. There’s no removal, plumbing or tiling involved. We work on Victorian roll-tops, pressed steel baths and cast iron baths, and the jobs we see most are thin, worn enamel in places and a bath in a colour that no longer suits.
You’re covered for a year from the day of the repair. If anything is not right, ring us and we will sort it.
- Area
- Malpas (TR1)
- Area hub
- Cornwall
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
Simple care helps the repair last. We recommend:
- A dripping tap should be fixed promptly
- Avoid suction-cup mats
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
- Dry the bath after use to stop limescale
Wipe the bath dry after use where you can, and rinse away any product left on the surface.
Worn enamel only gets rougher with time, and any rust spreads underneath. Acting earlier keeps the preparation simpler.
What a repair can’t fix
Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits:
- Steel that has corroded right through
- Anything hidden under an old coating, until we remove it
- An acrylic bath that flexes badly underfoot
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think before you book.
What we work on
- Basins & shower trays
- Pressed steel baths
- Acrylic baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Cast iron baths
FAQs for Malpas
Which areas do you work in?
All of Cornwall, and the rest of the UK. There is no extra charge for travel.
Will the bath be moved?
No, it stays where it is. Everything is done in your bathroom, with the room protected and ventilated.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Generally, yes. Let us know what was used before.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Can you price it without visiting?
Nearly always. If pictures don’t show enough, we will ask for another angle.
How long does re-enamelling take?
Usually a day, then it’s ready to use the following day. Deeply pitted baths may need a second day.
Towns and villages near Malpas
Other services in Malpas
Our work in Malpas
Malpas is about 2 miles south-east of Truro, in Cornwall. We agree a date that works for you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so there’s no waiting around. Our repair technicians cover 644 places in Cornwall.
Jobs in TR1 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We regularly work on streets such as Malpas Road and The Old Nursery. Nearby, we also work in Calenick (2 miles west), Truro (2 miles north-west), Trelissick (2 miles south), Playing Place (2 miles south-west) and Penelewey (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Newquay (12 miles north), Falmouth (7 miles south), St Austell (13 miles north-east), Camborne (12 miles west), Redruth (9 miles west) and Helston (15 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Malpas
Our clients here include homes close to St Andrew, Courtney Library and Penair School. The nearest railway station is Truro station, about 2.2 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Royal Cornwall Infirmary (1.6 miles north-west) and Carrick (1.8 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Daubuz Moors.
For landlords and businesses
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
For anyone letting property in or around Malpas, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send pictures for each one and we will come back with a combined price.
What we’re called out for in Malpas
A dull surface stains and holds dirt, and cleaning harder only makes it worse. That’s the point where re-enamelling makes sense.
Clients generally contact us about:
- Chips and rust in more than one place
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
- A roll-top that’s seen better days
- An old resurfacing that’s failing
Questions to ask before booking
- What aftercare is recommended
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- Who turns up on the day
Repair or replace in Malpas?
Replacing the bath means a plumber, removing a heavy bath, re-tiling or making good the walls and several days without a working bathroom. Resurfacing gives the bath a new finish without moving it. Prices start from £350. Compared with replacing, a repair is normally a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why Malpas customers choose us
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- No extra charge for your area
- Most jobs done in one visit
Take a look at our prices page and bath cost comparison.
How we price bath re-enamelling
Prices start from £350. We price every job individually, from your photos. The main factors are:
- How many items we do on one visit
- The material
- What kind of damage it is
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Quotes from your photos
You can normally get a fixed price without us visiting. To make it quick:
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- One picture of the entire bath
- The material, if you know it
- One sharp close-up of the damage
Upload pictures of the damage and one of the whole item, and tell us you’re in Malpas, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
How the visit works
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, cover and mask the work area, then carry out the work, which normally takes a full day. If anything looks different from your photos, we’ll talk to you before going ahead.
- We check the bath and agree the finish with you.
- Everything around the bath is masked and covered.
- The bath is degreased, repaired and keyed.
- Primer and finish coats are applied.
- We remove the masking, tidy up and give you the curing time.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
Getting a price
Most clients in Malpas get their price from photos. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
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About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
