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Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Nanpean, Cornwall
Bath re-enamelling for Nanpean, without a refit. Send us photos for a fixed quote, then book a visit.
- Resurfacing from £350
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
How we handle bath re-enamelling in Nanpean
When a bath is structurally fine but worn out on the surface, resurfacing is normally the best value. It avoids removal, plumbing and re-tiling. If you’re dealing with a period or roll-top bath worth keeping and a dull, rough surface that won’t come clean, we can typically put it right, whatever the material.
You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Nanpean as everywhere else we work.
- Location
- Nanpean (PL26)
- Area hub
- Cornwall
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
How to care for the repair
So the finish stays in good condition:
- Don’t use the bath until it has fully cured
- Don’t let dyes or oils sit on the finish
- A quick wipe after use keeps limescale away
- A dripping tap should be fixed promptly
Give the finish its full curing time before using the bath. After that, a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs.
Worn enamel only gets rougher with time, and rust spots spread under the surface. Acting earlier keeps the preparation simpler.
Should you replace it?
If the bath is sound, re-enamelling is usually much cheaper than replacing it, when you count removal, plumbing, tiling and decorating. It’s also far quicker. Prices start from £350. The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. The full price is agreed before you book, with nothing added on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Nanpean
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Everything repaired in place
Take a look at our full price list or bath cost comparison.
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What we can’t put right
Not everything can be repaired, and we will tell you before we start. Repairs won’t solve:
- A metal bath with a through crack
- An acrylic bath that flexes badly underfoot
- Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer.
Materials we work on in Nanpean
- Victorian roll-tops
- Cast iron baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Acrylic baths
- Basins & shower trays
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that’s what we repair.
Roll-top and period baths
We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
Work for landlords and builders
We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access.
For anyone letting property in or around Nanpean, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send photos for each one and we’ll price them together.
What affects the price in Nanpean
Resurfacing from £350. Prices are worked out job by job. The main factors are:
- The type of damage
- Doing more than one item at once
- How easy the damage is to reach
- How many areas need work
Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is generally a fraction of the price, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
Send pictures for a quote
You can take the pictures on your phone. Just ensure we can see:
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Something in shot to show the size
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Natural light rather than flash
If you’re in Nanpean and want a price, photos are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
What happens on the day
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive at the agreed slot, sheet and mask the area around the job, carry out the work and tidy away. Allow a full day from start to finish. Before leaving, we tell you how long to leave it and how to care for it.
- We sheet, mask and ventilate the room.
- We remove the old silicone and deep clean the bath.
- Chips, rust and pitting are repaired.
- The surface is keyed and primed for the new finish.
- Several coats of finish are sprayed on, then it cures.
How to prepare
- Make sure the area is dry
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
Getting a price
Send us a photo of the damage and one of the whole item, and tell us you’re in Nanpean, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
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Nanpean: your questions answered
Do you come to Nanpean?
Yes. We work across the UK and travel to Nanpean and the rest of Cornwall. Send pictures and we’ll quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Typically, yes. The old repair comes out first, so let us know about it.
Can pets and children be at home?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
Is it messy?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and we clean up when we have finished.
Do I need to be at home?
We need someone to let us in. You do not need to watch us work.
Can you do the outside of a roll-top?
Yes. Inside and out if you’d like.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
How long will the bath be out of use?
Normally a day, then it’s ready to use the following day. A badly pitted bath can need a second day.
Our work in Nanpean
Nanpean is about 4 miles north-west of St Austell, in Cornwall. We travel to clients in Nanpean and nearby villages, so you do not need to take anything anywhere. Nanpean is one of 644 towns and villages in Cornwall where we work.
Postcode districts we cover here: PL26. We regularly work on streets such as Grenville Meadows, Fore Street and Cul Rian Road. Neighbouring places we cover include Goverseth (1 mile south-east), Foxhole (1 mile south), Hendra (1 mile north-west), St Dennis (1 mile north-west) and Carpalla (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Truro (11 miles south-west), Newquay (9 miles west), St Austell (4 miles south-east), Bodmin (10 miles north-east), Sandy Bottom (5 miles east) and Bethel (5 miles east).
Local landmarks in Nanpean
Typical jobs here are in homes near St George, Brannel School and Nanpean Community Primary School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Roche station, about 3.8 miles north-east of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around St Austell Community Hospital (5.1 miles south-east) and Automobilia Motor Museum (2.3 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Goss Moor and Hensbarrow Beacon.
Signs you need bath re-enamelling in Nanpean
Previous coatings can fail too, peeling around the waste or bubbling. We strip what’s failing and start again.
Look out for any of the following:
- Lots of chips and rust spots
- Thin, worn enamel in places
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
- A coating lifting around the plughole
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if they find more damage
- What aftercare is recommended
- What preparation is included
- What protection goes down before work starts
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
