Cornwall · England
Bath Re-enamelling in Polmear
Problem with your bath in Polmear? We repair it in place, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
- Chips and rust in more than one place
How we handle bath re-enamelling in Polmear
After re-enamelling, the bath has a smooth, glossy, new-looking surface, but without the cost and upheaval of a refit. It suits anyone happy with the bathroom apart from the bath. We work on acrylic baths, Victorian roll-tops and basins & shower trays, and people most frequently call us about a bath that stays dull however much you clean it and an outdated colour you’d like to change.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there’s a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Location
- Polmear (PL24)
- Region
- Cornwall
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY kit or professional repair?
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
For landlords and businesses
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
Common problems we fix in Polmear
By the time a bath is a few decades old, it may have a mix of issues: dull areas, chips, rust and staining. Re-enamelling deals with all of them in one go.
Common reasons people in Polmear contact us are:
- Chips and rust in more than one place
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
- Wear marks under the taps
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
Questions to ask before you book
- How the room is protected while they work
- If travel is included in the price
- How soon you can use it again
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
Repairing versus replacing in Polmear
Replacing a bath can take several days across several trades. Resurfacing takes one technician and generally a day, and the bath is usable the day after. Prices start from £350. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send photos and we’ll give you the exact figure.
Why Polmear customers choose us
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- No need to remove anything
- We leave the room as we found it
See our prices page and bath cost comparison.
What bath re-enamelling costs
Resurfacing from £350. Each job gets its own fixed price. These are the things that affect it:
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- Whether we combine several jobs
- How many areas need work
- The colour and finish to match
Compared with replacing, a repair is generally a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
Send photos for a quote
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Any details about the material
- Where you are, by postcode
- Something in shot to show the size
For a price in Polmear, the easiest route is pictures: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Polmear questions
Can pets and children be at home?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work. The rest of the house is unaffected.
How long does re-enamelling take?
Generally a day, then it’s ready to use the following day. A badly pitted bath can need a second day.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
We’re happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Just ensure the landlord agrees.
Will it make a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.
What information do you need?
Some pictures, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, we only need access to the room.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as householders across Cornwall.
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.
What does bath re-enamelling cost?
Resurfacing from £350. We give a fixed price from your photos. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your PL24 postcode.
Our work in Polmear
Polmear is about 4 miles east of Sandy Bottom, in Cornwall. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Polmear is one of 644 places in Cornwall we cover.
Our technicians cover all of PL24. Other places close to Polmear include Tywardreath (1 mile north), Lescrow (2 miles east), Golant (2 miles north-east), Fowey (2 miles south-east) and Bodinnick (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover St Austell (4 miles west), Bodmin (8 miles north), Liskeard (12 miles north-east), Sandy Bottom (4 miles west), Addington (13 miles north-east) and Bethel (3 miles west).
Landmarks near Polmear
In Polmear, that means homes near Tywardreath School, The Royal Inn and Church of St Andrew, among other places. The closest station to Polmear is Par station, about 0.8 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include St Catherine's Castle (2.5 miles south-east) and Noahs Ark Museum (2.6 miles east). For a walk, there’s Red Moor nature reserve.
What we can’t put right
To be straight with you, there are a few things a repair won’t fix:
- Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
- Anything hidden under an old coating, until we remove it
- A poorly supported acrylic bath, until it’s firmed up
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think.
Surfaces we repair
- Pressed steel baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Cast iron baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Acrylic baths
How to care for the repair
Most damage we see is avoidable. A few tips:
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
- Rinse off hair dye, oils and bath bombs right away
- Store bottles off the bath
- Dry the bath after use to stop limescale
The first few days matter most: let it cure fully, then use mild cleaners only. After that, no abrasives and no suction mats.
Leave a peeling coating alone. Water gets under it and the damage spreads, so it’s better to have it stripped and redone.
The process
On the day, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. The job typically takes the best part of a day. We tidy up before we leave and let you know when you can use it again.
- We mask and protect the room and ventilate it.
- The bath is cleaned, degreased and any chips or rust repaired.
- The surface is prepared and a bonding primer applied.
- Several coats of new finish are sprayed on.
- Once cured, normally by the next day, the bath is ready.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Make sure the area is dry
How to get a price
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, add your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
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About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
