Plymouth · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Mannamead, Plymouth
Bath re-enamelling in Mannamead without the cost of replacing. Get a fixed quote from your photos, then we come to you.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
- A coloured bath you want in white
How to care for the repair
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Leave the bath for the full curing time before using it
- Have chips seen to early
- Dry the bath after use to stop limescale
- Don’t let dyes or oils sit on the finish
Use mild, non-abrasive cleaners, avoid suction bath mats, and keep bottles and razors off the surface.
The longer worn enamel is left, the rougher it gets, and rust spots spread under the surface. Resurfacing sooner means less repair work first.
Bath re-enamelling in Mannamead, done in place
Most baths are re-enamelled in a day, and you can use the bath the next day. Nothing is disconnected or removed. Common call-outs are for a period or roll-top bath worth keeping and a coating lifting around the plughole, on cast iron baths, acrylic baths and basins & shower trays.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you are not left on your own once we have gone.
- Location
- Mannamead (PL4, PL3, PL1)
- Region
- Plymouth
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What bath re-enamelling costs
Prices start from £350. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we take into account:
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- The material and finish
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Whether we combine several jobs
Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Send pictures for a quote
We price nearly every job from photos. This is what to send:
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- A picture taken from further back
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
To get a price, send two or three photos using our quote form or call us. We will say right away if a repair is the right fix.
About Mannamead
Mannamead is about 1 mile south-west of Plymouth, in Plymouth. Book a date that suits you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so you’re not left waiting in all day. Mannamead is one of 59 towns and villages in Plymouth we cover.
All of PL4, PL3 and PL1 is covered. Jobs here include addresses on Elm Road, Dale Road and Glen Road. If you’re just outside Mannamead, we cover Mutley (1 mile south-west), Plymouth (1 mile north-east), Peverell (1 mile north-west), Lipson (1 mile south-east) and Hartley (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Burraton (5 miles north-west), St Budeaux (3 miles north-west), Plympton St Maurice (4 miles east), Plymstock (3 miles south-east), Sherford (4 miles east) and St Stephens (5 miles west). Mannamead is one of the larger places we cover in Plymouth.
Local landmarks in Mannamead
Our clients here include homes close to Church of St Gabriel, The Mannamead pub and Central Park. Also close by are Plymouth High School for Girls (within half a mile south), Hyde Park Infants' School (within half a mile north-west) and Plymouth Central Library (0.9 miles south-west). The closest station to Mannamead is Plymouth station, roughly 0.6 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find Drake Circus Shopping Centre (0.8 miles south) and Freedom Fields Hospital (less than half a mile south-east).
Questions from Mannamead
Do you come to Mannamead?
Yes. We cover the entire UK and travel to Mannamead. Send pictures and we will quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
How long does re-enamelling take?
Typically a day, then it’s ready to use the following day. Deeply pitted baths may need a second day.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Normally, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Will there be fumes?
A little, during the work. We set up ventilation and the smell fades as it cures.
Do I have to be there?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.
How quickly can you book me in?
Your quote comes with available dates. If it’s urgent, say so and we will do what we can.
Will it make a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.
More services for Mannamead
When we would advise against a repair
Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits:
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- Problems we cannot see until an old finish comes off
- Acrylic that moves when you stand in it
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.
What we work on
- Victorian roll-tops
- Basins & shower trays
- Acrylic baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Cast iron baths
Should I try a DIY kit first?
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
Repairs by material
Acrylic
Acrylic baths can be resurfaced too, with a coating system suited to acrylic. It must be solid and not flex underfoot for the finish to last.
Roll-top and period baths
We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, with the outside refinished as well.
Repair or replace in Mannamead?
For a sound bath, resurfacing costs far less than replacement, when you count removal, plumbing, tiling and decorating. It’s also far quicker. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Why Mannamead customers choose us
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- No extra charge for your area
See our pricing or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
How it works
From the moment we arrive, we keep the work contained to the one room. We mask off everything nearby, the work takes most of the day, depending on what we find, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- We check the bath and agree the finish with you.
- Taps, tiles and the floor are masked off.
- 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
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Let us know about parking or access
Getting a price
There is no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
Advice
When to call us in Mannamead
Once enamel loses its gloss, it stains more easily, and cleaning harder only makes it worse. That’s the point where re-enamelling makes sense.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
- Brown or grey marks that don’t clean off
- Chips and rust in more than one place
What to look for in a quote
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- How to care for the finish
- Whether the price covers travel
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
