Cornwall · England
Bath Re-enamelling in Plaidy
Damaged bath in Plaidy? We put it right where it is, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Thin, worn enamel in places
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
How we handle bath re-enamelling in Plaidy
A re-enamelled bath looks and feels like a new one, without any of the disruption of replacing it. It suits anyone happy with the bathroom apart from the bath. We regularly repair acrylic baths, pressed steel baths and Victorian roll-tops, and the jobs we see most are worn patches where water runs and sits and staining under the taps and around the waste.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there’s a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Location
- Plaidy (PL13)
- Region
- Cornwall
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Plaidy: your questions answered
Is there a smell?
There is some smell while the coating is applied, which is why we ventilate the bathroom. It clears as the finish cures.
What do you need from me?
Just photos, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, we only need access to the room.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
How long does re-enamelling take?
One day for most baths and can be used the day after. We give you timings with the quote.
Will the price change on the day?
We will show you and explain before doing anything extra. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
Can you quote from pictures?
Yes, almost always. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed quote without visiting.
Do you cover the entire of Cornwall?
Across the UK, so Plaidy is covered. Our prices are the same everywhere.
How we price bath re-enamelling
Resurfacing from £350. You’ll know the full cost before booking. We take into account:
- How hard the colour is to match
- Doing more than one item at once
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
Instead of hourly rates, we price the whole job up front. Damage, material and access decide it.
Quotes from your photos
You can normally get a fixed quote without us visiting. To make it quick:
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
More services for Plaidy
What we are called out for in Plaidy
Enamel’s shine is only skin deep, and every scrub with an abrasive cleaner takes a little away. Eventually the surface turns porous and stains.
If you can see any of these, send us a picture:
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
- Stains that will not shift
- A dull, rough surface that won’t come clean
- A coloured bath you want in white
Before you book anyone
- What preparation is included
- If travel is included in the price
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
Honest limits
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- An acrylic bath that flexes badly underfoot
- A bath that’s rusted through
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Pressed steel baths
- Cast iron baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Victorian roll-tops
- Acrylic baths
Keeping it looking good
It’s all simple stuff, just a few sensible habits:
- Do not let dyes or oils sit on the finish
- A quick wipe after use keeps limescale away
- Do not use the bath until it has fully cured
- A dripping tap should be fixed promptly
Rinse the bath and wipe it over after use, particularly where water is hard, so limescale cannot build up.
Don’t try to scrub a worn bath back to shine. It removes more of the surface.
Work for landlords and builders
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, photos and access details.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Cornwall and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Pressed steel
Steel baths re-enamel well, once any rust has been treated. Steel often rusts by the plughole, so we check it carefully.
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Covering Plaidy
Plaidy is about 7 miles south of Liskeard, in Cornwall. Across the PL13 area, we carry out the work at your property. We cover all 644 towns and villages across Cornwall, from the larger towns to small villages.
We work across the PL13 postcode area. You’ll find streets such as Hay Lane, Dawes Lane and Plaidy Lane. We also cover the places around Plaidy: Shutta (1 mile west), Looe (1 mile west), St Martin (1 mile north-west), No Man's Land (2 miles north) and Sandplace (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Stonehouse (12 miles east), St Austell (15 miles west), Bodmin (14 miles north-west), Saltash (10 miles east), Liskeard (7 miles north) and Sandy Bottom (14 miles west).
What’s near Plaidy
We visit homes around St Mary's Church, Looe Community Academy and The Globe Inn. Other local landmarks include Looe Community Academy (0.5 miles north-west) and Looe Primary Academy (under half a mile west). The closest station to Plaidy is Looe station, roughly 0.6 miles west. Nearby you’ll also find Old Guildhall Museum and Gaol (0.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Plaidy includes Looe Island and Chapel Hill.
Why repair rather than replace?
A refit takes several trades and several days. Resurfacing is one technician, normally in a day, with the bath ready the following day. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. Set against the cost of replacement, repairing typically costs far less, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Plaidy
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- No need to remove anything
- Work done at your home or business
See our full price list or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
How the visit works
You do not need to empty the room beforehand. We bring everything we need with us, put protection down and start once you are happy with the plan. It generally takes most of the day, and you’re welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- We mask and protect the room and ventilate it.
- We clean and degrease the bath and repair any chips or rust.
- We key the surface and put on a bonding primer.
- We spray on the new enamel finish in several coats.
- The bath is left to cure and can usually be used the next day.
Before we arrive
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Open a window if you can
How to get a price
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them over with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote. There’s no charge for the quote and you are under no obligation.
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