Cornwall · England
Bath Re-enamelling for Poltesco homes
Bath re-enamelling in Poltesco without the cost of replacing. Get a fixed price from your photos, then we come to you.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A coating lifting around the plughole
- Several chips and rust patches
Bath re-enamelling at your home in Poltesco
Cast iron and steel baths are ideal for re-enamelling, and acrylic baths can be resurfaced too. The result is a smooth, even, glossy finish. Whether it’s a coloured bath you want in white and a bath that stays dull however much you clean it, we can help.
Every job is backed for twelve months. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.
- Location
- Poltesco (TR12)
- Region
- Cornwall
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
When a repair isn’t the answer
To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- A poorly supported acrylic bath, until it’s firmed up
- Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think before booking.
Materials we repair
- Acrylic baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Victorian roll-tops
- Pressed steel baths
- Cast iron baths
Where we work around Poltesco
Poltesco is about 8 miles south-east of Helston, in Cornwall. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Our repair technicians cover 644 places across Cornwall.
Postcode districts we cover here: TR12. We also travel to Ruan Minor (1 mile south-west), St Ruan (1 mile south-west), Cadgwith (1 mile south), Landewednack (2 miles south) and Church Cove (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Falmouth (12 miles north), Helston (8 miles north-west), Penryn (12 miles north), Gyllyngvase (11 miles north-east), Porthleven (9 miles north-west) and Kernick (12 miles north).
What’s near Poltesco
In Poltesco, that means homes near Grade-Ruan CofE School, The Potters Bar and Church of St Rumon and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Lizard Lighthouse Heritage Centre (2.8 miles south-west) and Grade (under half a mile north-west). The countryside around Poltesco includes Goonhilly Downs.
How the visit works
Once we’re through the door, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the job takes a full day, depending on what we find, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- The bathroom is protected and ventilation set up.
- Old sealant is cut out and the bath is deep cleaned.
- Chips, rust and pitting are repaired.
- We key the bath and apply a bonding primer.
- Several coats of finish are sprayed on, then it cures until the next day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
Getting a price
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Advice
Work for landlords and builders
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Aftercare tips
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Dry the bath after use to stop limescale
- Keep suction mats out of the bath
- Have chips seen to early
- Repair dripping taps early
Stick to mild, non-abrasive cleaners, avoid suction bath mats, and keep bottles and razors off the surface.
Leave a peeling coating alone. Water gets under it and the damage spreads, so have it stripped and resurfaced.
What bath re-enamelling costs
Prices start from £350. We charge the same across the UK, including Poltesco. The price reflects:
- Access to the area
- The colour and finish to match
- How many areas need work
- The type of damage
We charge the same wherever you are, so there’s no premium for Poltesco. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Send photos for a quote
Photographing the damage takes a minute. Try to send:
- Something in shot to show the size
- The material, if you know it
- Where you are, by postcode
- One picture of the entire bath
A quote takes minutes to ask for: 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 price, not a guess.
What we are called out for in Poltesco
The gloss on enamel is thin, and every scrub with an abrasive cleaner takes a little away. After years of use, the surface becomes porous and stains easily.
Send us a picture if you notice any of these:
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
- A roll-top that’s seen better days
Questions to ask before booking
- What preparation is included
- What aftercare is recommended
- How your room will be protected
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
Questions from Poltesco
Is it messy?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
What areas do you cover?
We cover the entire UK, including Poltesco and the rest of Cornwall. Send your postcode with your pictures and we’ll offer you dates.
Do you come to Poltesco?
We do. We send a technician to Poltesco for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
In most cases. The old repair comes out first, so mention it when you send photos.
What happens after I send pictures?
We look at the pictures and reply with a fixed quote and some dates. If we need another angle, we’ll ask.
How do I book?
Just photos, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, we only need access to the room.
Does the bath have to be removed?
No. We resurface it in place, so the tiles and taps stay put.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Yes, almost always. Clear photos let us give you a fixed price without visiting.
Should you replace it?
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. We don’t add extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Poltesco
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- One visit for most repairs
- Same prices wherever you are
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
Read our prices page and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Also near Poltesco
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Repairs by material
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are the classic candidate for re-enamelling. The body lasts for generations; only the enamel wears, so a new finish makes them look new again.
Pressed steel
Pressed steel baths take a new finish well, as long as any rust is dealt with first. Rust around the waste is common on steel, so we pay close attention there.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
