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Bath Re-enamelling for Porthgwidden homes
Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing for homes and businesses in Porthgwidden and across Cornwall. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.
- Resurfacing from £350
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
- Enamel that is lost its shine and feels rough
What happens on the day
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive on time, protect everything around the work area, do the job and tidy away. Allow most of the day from start to finish. Before we go, we will explain when it can be used and how to look after it.
- First we look the bath over and confirm the finish.
- Taps, tiles and the floor are masked off.
- The bath is degreased, repaired and keyed.
- We apply the primer and then the finish coats.
- We remove the masking, tidy up and give you the curing time.
Getting ready for the visit
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
Ask for 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 send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Related advice
Bath re-enamelling at your home in Porthgwidden
Re-enamelling works especially well on cast iron and steel, and we can resurface acrylic baths as well. You end up with a smooth, glossy surface. If you are dealing with brown or grey marks that don’t clean off and enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough, we can usually put it right, on acrylic baths, Victorian roll-tops and basins & shower trays alike.
Every repair is covered by our one-year guarantee.
- Area
- Porthgwidden (TR3)
- Area hub
- Cornwall
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What affects the price in Porthgwidden
Resurfacing from £350. There’s no area surcharge for Porthgwidden. The price reflects:
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- How much damage there is
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- What kind of damage it is
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. You will see the full price before you book, with no extras added later.
Getting a price from pictures
Before you send photos, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- The material, if you know it
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
There’s no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
Should you replace it?
For a sound bath, resurfacing costs far less than replacement, once you add removal, plumbing, tiling and decorating to the price of a new bath. It’s also far quicker. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. The price depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed price from your pictures, so you know the cost before booking.
What you get with us
- Same prices wherever you are
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
See our prices page or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
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Keeping it looking good
So the finish stays in good condition:
- Repair dripping taps early
- Wash away dyes and oils after use
- Respect the curing time we give you
- Wipe the bath dry after use in hard water areas
Avoid hair dye, bath bombs and oils sitting on the surface, as they can stain. Repair dripping taps promptly.
If a previous coating is starting to peel, don’t pick at it. Moisture gets underneath and makes it worse, so it’s better to have it stripped and redone.
Do you need bath re-enamelling in Porthgwidden?
Enamel does not fail overnight. Abrasive cleaners, limescale and years of use dull the surface, starting where water runs and sits.
Look out for these signs:
- A coating lifting around the plughole
- Enamel that is lost its shine and feels rough
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
Questions to ask before booking
- What prep work is covered
- Whether the price covers travel
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- How soon you can use it again
For landlords and businesses
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Porthgwidden as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access.
Porthgwidden and nearby
Porthgwidden is about 3 miles north-east of Penryn, in Cornwall. We agree a date that works for you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so there is no waiting around. Porthgwidden is one of 644 towns and villages in Cornwall where we work.
We cover every part of the TR3 postcode area and the streets around it. You will find streets such as Dozmere, La Vague and Elm Grove. If you’re just outside Porthgwidden, we cover Feock (1 mile north), Trolver Croft (1 mile north-west), Trelissick (1 mile north-east), Come-to-Good (1 mile north-west) and Penelewey (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Truro (4 miles north), Newquay (14 miles north), Falmouth (4 miles south), St Austell (15 miles north-east), Camborne (11 miles west) and Redruth (8 miles west).
Local landmarks in Porthgwidden
Around Porthgwidden, we work in homes near St Feock's Church, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Perranwell station, about 2.7 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Penryn Museum (3.2 miles south-west) and St Mawes Castle (3.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Daubuz Moors.
Porthgwidden: your questions answered
Can you make a coloured bath white?
Yes. Coloured baths can be resurfaced in white, and the basin and toilet can be done too.
Can you price it without visiting?
Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.
Can you do the outside of a roll-top?
Yes. Inside and out.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Someone resurfaced my bath and it’s peeling. Can you help?
Typically, yes. We strip the failing coating and resurface it properly. Tell us about it when you ask for a quote.
Can tenants book a repair?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Just ensure the landlord agrees.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners across Cornwall.
Different materials, different repairs
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that’s what we repair.
Pressed steel
Steel baths re-enamel well, once any rust has been treated. Steel frequently rusts by the plughole, so we check it carefully.
DIY kit or professional repair?
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
