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Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Port Navas, Cornwall

Problem with your bath in Port Navas? We repair it in place, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • An old resurfacing that is failing
  • A bath in a colour that no longer suits
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Trusted bath re-enamelling in Port Navas

How we handle bath re-enamelling in Port Navas

After re-enamelling, the bath has a smooth, glossy, new-looking surface, without any of the disruption of replacing it. It’s ideal if you like your bathroom but not the state of the bath. Whether it’s a bath that stays dull however much you clean it and a coloured bath you want in white, we can typically put it right, on acrylic baths, basins & shower trays and pressed steel baths alike.

A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you’re not left on your own once we’ve gone.

Where
Port Navas (TR11)
County
Cornwall
Guarantee
12 months on all our work
Price
From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: an old basin refinished to bright white

Landlords, agents and businesses in Port Navas

We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in Cornwall and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which matters when someone is living in the home.

For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.

Should I try a DIY kit first?

A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it won’t stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.

If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.

When we’d advise against a repair

Not everything can be repaired, and we will tell you before we start. Repairs won’t solve:

  • A bath that’s rusted through
  • Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
  • A bath split right through the body

If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think before you book.

Surfaces we repair

  • Cast iron baths
  • Victorian roll-tops
  • Pressed steel baths
  • Acrylic baths
  • Basins & shower trays

Keeping it looking good

Once the work has cured, treat it gently:

  • Do not leave a chip unrepaired
  • Store bottles off the bath
  • Fix dripping taps quickly
  • Do not let dyes or oils sit on the finish

A quick rinse and wipe after use helps, particularly where water is hard, to stop limescale building up.

If a previous coating is starting to peel, do not pick at it. Water gets under it and the damage spreads, so have it stripped and resurfaced.

Repair or replace in Port Navas?

When the bathroom is fine apart from the bath’s finish, resurfacing is the simplest answer. Nothing else is disturbed. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. Set against the cost of replacement, repairing normally costs far less, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.

Why book with us

  • Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
  • Colour-matched on site
  • Most jobs done in one visit
  • No extra charge for your area

Read our prices page or bath cost comparison.

What happens on the day

We work cleanly and quietly, so you can carry on at home. Protection goes down first, then the job itself takes a full day. Before we leave, we explain the curing time and the aftercare.

  1. We check the bath and agree the finish with you.
  2. Everything around the bath is masked and covered.
  3. We degrease the bath, fix any damage and key the surface.
  4. Primer and finish coats are applied.
  5. We remove the masking, tidy up and give you the curing time.

How to prepare

  • Open a window if you can
  • Let us know which floor the room is on
  • Point us to the nearest place to park

Getting a price

The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of pictures using our quote form or ring us. We’ll tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.

Send pictures for a quote

Related advice

FAQs for Port Navas

Do you come to Port Navas?

Yes. We cover the whole UK and come to Port Navas and the rest of Cornwall. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.

Will the bath be moved?

Not at all. We work on the bath in place, with the room masked and ventilated.

Do I need to be at home?

Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.

Is repairing better than replacing?

In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.

Will you leave a mess?

No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.

It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?

Yes, regularly. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.

Do you do work for letting agents?

Yes. We carry out repairs for householders, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses.

Can tenants book a repair?

Yes. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.

When to call us in Port Navas

Often the bath has just had decades of use, and only the surface is worn. Underneath, a cast iron or steel bath is generally as strong as ever.

These are the problems we’re asked about most:

  • A dull, rough surface that will not come clean
  • Lots of chips and rust spots
  • A coating lifting around the plughole
  • Wear marks under the taps

Comparing quotes

  • Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
  • How changes to the job are handled
  • Whether they match the colour on site
  • A fixed price, and whether VAT is included

10 questions to ask before you book

What affects the price in Port Navas

Resurfacing from £350. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price depends on:

  • The type of damage
  • Unusual colours or finishes
  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
  • Where the damage is and how we get to it

No two jobs are quite the same, 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.

Getting a price from photos

You can take the photos on your phone. Ensure they show:

  • Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
  • Any details about the material
  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit
  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size

Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and you will get a fixed price back. Quotes are free and no obligation.

About Port Navas

Port Navas is about 4 miles south-west of Falmouth, in Cornwall. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Port Navas is one of 644 places in Cornwall we cover.

Our repair technicians cover all of TR11 and the streets around it. Nearby, we also work in Helford Passage (1 mile east), Ponjeravah (1 mile north-west), Constantine (1 mile north-west), Mawnan Smith (2 miles east) and Carlidnack (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Truro (11 miles north), Falmouth (4 miles north-east), Camborne (10 miles north-west), Redruth (9 miles north-west), Helston (5 miles west) and Hayle (13 miles north-west).

Around Port Navas

Port Navas’s nearest station is Penmere station, about 3.9 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Falmouth Community Hospital (4.1 miles north-east) and Constantine Museum and Archive (1.3 miles north-west). Not far away are Goonhilly Downs.

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