Plymouth · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Plymouth
Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing for householders, landlords and businesses in Plymouth. Send pictures for a free, fixed quote.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
- A roll-top that’s seen better days
Honest limits
A repair isn’t always the answer, and we’ll tell you before we start. We cannot fix:
- A cast iron or steel bath that’s cracked right through
- Plumbing leaks, which need a plumber
- Holes rusted through the metal
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we work on
- Victorian roll-tops
- Cast iron baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Acrylic baths
- Basins & shower trays
About our bath re-enamelling in Plymouth
If your bath is sound but looks tired, resurfacing is normally the best value. It avoids removal, plumbing and re-tiling. Common call-outs are for a period or roll-top bath worth keeping and an outdated colour you’d like to change, across cast iron baths, basins & shower trays and acrylic baths.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something isn’t right in that time, we come back and put it right.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Cast iron
Re-enamelling suits cast iron baths perfectly. The body lasts for generations; only the enamel wears, so a new finish makes them look new again.
Pressed steel
Steel baths re-enamel well, as long as any rust is dealt with first. Rust around the waste is common on steel, so we pay close attention there.
For landlords and businesses
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
Covering Plymouth
Plymouth is in England. Across the PL6 area, we come to you. We work in 59 places across Plymouth, from the larger towns to small villages.
Our visits in PL6, PL5, PL9 and PL7 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Jobs here include addresses on Freedom Square, Smeaton Square and Market Way. Plymouth sits on or near the A38 and A374, so getting to you is simple. Close by, we cover Hartley (1 mile north), Compton (1 mile east), Mannamead (1 mile south-west), Mutley (1 mile south-west) and Peverell (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Burraton (5 miles west), St Budeaux (3 miles west), Plympton St Maurice (4 miles east), Plymstock (3 miles south-east), Sherford (4 miles south-east) and St Stephens (5 miles west).
What’s near Plymouth
Typical jobs here are in homes near Compton Inn, Church of Emmanuel and Central Park. Nearby too are Efford Library (0.8 miles east), Plymouth High School for Girls (0.7 miles south-west) and Compton CofE Primary School (within half a mile north). The nearest railway station is Plymouth station, about 1 mile south-west of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Freedom Fields Hospital (0.7 miles south) and Plymouth Castle (1.6 miles south).
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £350. There’s no area surcharge for Plymouth. The price reflects:
- The colour and finish to match
- How easy the damage is to reach
- The material and finish
- What kind of damage it is
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.
Send pictures for a quote
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. Try to include:
- Something in shot to show the size
- The material, if you know it
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
For a price in Plymouth, the easiest route is pictures: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
DIY kit or professional repair?
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.
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.
What else we do in Plymouth
The process
Here’s how a visit usually runs: we arrive at the agreed slot, sheet and mask the area around the job, carry out the work and tidy away. Allow most of the day from start to finish. Before we go, we will explain how long to leave it and what to avoid for the first few days.
- We check the bath and agree the finish with you.
- Taps, tiles and the floor are masked off.
- We degrease the bath, fix any damage and key the surface.
- Primer and finish coats are applied.
- We remove the masking, tidy up and give you the curing time.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
How to get a price
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Advice
Repairing versus replacing in Plymouth
There are times replacing is better: a cracked-through bath, a change of size or shape, or a full refit. In most other cases, resurfacing is the better choice. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. 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.
Why book with us
- One visit for most repairs
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
Take a look at our full price list and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Signs you need bath re-enamelling in Plymouth
The gloss on enamel is thin, 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 period or roll-top bath worth keeping
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
- Lots of chips and rust spots
- Wear marks under the taps
What to look for in a quote
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- What prep work is covered
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- How the room is protected while they work
Questions from Plymouth
Do you cover the whole of Plymouth?
The entire UK, including all of Plymouth. Send your postcode with your photos and we will confirm dates.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Do you need to take the bath out?
No. It’s re-enamelled where it stands, so nothing else is disturbed.
Can you resurface a pink bath in white?
Yes. We can resurface a coloured bath in white, and we can do the rest of the suite as well.
How durable is a resurfaced bath?
Look after it and it lasts. Gentle cleaning, no suction mats.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.
Do you work in Plymouth?
Yes. We work across the UK and come to Plymouth and the rest of Plymouth. Send photos and we will quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
How long is the bath unusable?
Most baths are done in a day and can be used the day after. We give you timings with the quote.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
