Cornwall · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Pool, Cornwall
Our technicians come to Pool for full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Lots of chips and rust spots
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
How we handle bath re-enamelling in Pool
We resurface cast iron, steel and acrylic baths, including roll-tops and period baths. Several coats of finish go on over a bonding primer, after the bath has been cleaned, repaired and keyed. We work on cast iron baths, Victorian roll-tops and acrylic baths, and the jobs we see most are an outdated colour you’d like to change and lots of chips and rust spots.
You’re covered for a year from the day of the repair. If anything is not right, ring us and we will sort it.
- Area
- Pool (TR15)
- Region
- Cornwall
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room. Everything we use comes in the van with us, put protection down and get going once we have agreed what we’re doing. Most jobs take the best part of a day, and you can get on with other things while we are there.
- First we look the bath over and confirm the finish.
- 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.
- The masking comes off, we tidy up and tell you when it can be used.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
Ask for a price
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the entire bath, add your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
Related advice
Also in Pool
Different materials, different repairs
Roll-top and period baths
Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
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.
Our work in Pool
Pool is about 2 miles north-east of Camborne, in Cornwall. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Pool is one of 644 towns and villages in Cornwall we cover.
We work across the TR15 postcode area. You will find streets such as Church Road, Station Road and Fore Street. Main roads around Pool include the A3047, which makes travel easy. If you are just outside Pool, we cover Trevenson (1 mile north-west), Tregajorran (1 mile south-east), Illogan Highway (1 mile east), Tolvaddon Downs (1 mile north-west) and Penhallick (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Truro (10 miles east), Falmouth (10 miles south-east), Penzance (14 miles south-west), Helston (9 miles south), Hayle (7 miles south-west) and St Ives (10 miles west).
Local landmarks in Pool
In Pool, that means homes near St Illogan's Church, Treloweth Community Primary School and Pool Academy and the streets around them. You will also find Pool Academy (less than half a mile north-west) and The Railway Inn (0.5 miles east). Pool’s nearest station is Camborne station, about 1.8 miles south-west. A little further out are Carn Brea Castle (1.1 miles east) and Moseley Industrial Narrow Gauge Tramway And Toy Museum (1.2 miles north-east). The countryside around Pool includes Carnmenellis.
- Local facilities include Kerrier (1.6 miles south-west)
How to care for the repair
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts. Here’s what we suggest:
- Never use suction bath mats
- Have chips seen to early
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
- A quick wipe after use keeps limescale away
Avoid hair dye, bath bombs and oils sitting on the surface, as they can stain. Fix dripping taps quickly.
Don’t try to scrub a worn bath back to shine. It just wears the enamel further and makes resurfacing more work.
Honest limits
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- Plumbing leaks, which need a plumber
- A bath that is rusted through
- Acrylic that moves when you stand in it
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Materials we repair
- Cast iron baths
- Acrylic baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Basins & shower trays
- Pressed steel baths
Repair or replace in Pool?
Replacing a cast iron bath is a big job: it’s very heavy, may need breaking up, and the replacement can be costly. Resurfacing in place avoids that entirely. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. We don’t add extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Pool
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
See our pricing or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
How we price bath re-enamelling
Prices start from £350. We price every job individually. The main factors are:
- Unusual colours or finishes
- What the surface is made of
- How much damage there is
- How many items we do on one visit
Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Pool. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Quotes from your photos
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage. Try to send:
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Any details about the material
- A picture taken from further back
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
Most clients in Pool get their price from pictures. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Landlord and trade work in Pool
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
For anyone letting property in or around Pool, we will quote for several properties at once. Send pictures for each one and we’ll come back with a combined price.
Signs you need bath re-enamelling in Pool
Older baths often have several problems at once: dull areas, chips, rust and staining. Resurfacing sorts them out together.
If you can see any of these, send us a picture:
- Brown or grey marks that don’t clean off
- Wear marks under the taps
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- How soon you can use it again
- Aftercare advice
Your questions about bath re-enamelling in Pool
Is there a guarantee?
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Do you cover the entire of Cornwall?
Across the UK, so Pool is covered. Our prices are the same everywhere.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Is a repair better than a new one?
In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it isn’t worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
Someone resurfaced my bath and it’s peeling. Can you help?
Yes. Removing the old finish takes extra time, which we include in the price.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
Do I have to be there?
We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
