Cornwall · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Portmellon, Cornwall
Bath re-enamelling across Portmellon and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Chips and rust in more than one place
- A coating lifting around the plughole
About our bath re-enamelling in Portmellon
We resurface cast iron, steel and acrylic baths, including roll-tops and period baths. The finish is sprayed on in several coats over a bonding primer, once the bath has been cleaned, repaired and prepared. Whether it’s a roll-top that’s seen better days and a dull, rough surface that won’t come clean, we can help.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something is not right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Where
- Portmellon (PL26)
- County
- Cornwall
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £350. Each job gets its own fixed quote. This is what makes a difference:
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Unusual colours or finishes
- How much damage there is
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Portmellon. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Getting a price from photos
Two or three clear photos are generally enough. Try to include:
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Details of any past repairs
If you’re in Portmellon and want a price, the easiest route is pictures: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Common questions in Portmellon
Is there a guarantee?
All our work carries a one-year guarantee. We’ll explain what it covers when we quote.
Do you charge for travel?
We do not add a call-out fee. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.
Does re-enamelling smell?
A little, during the work. We set up ventilation and the smell fades as it cures.
When can you do it?
That depends on our diary for your area. Send pictures with your postcode and we’ll reply with the earliest dates.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it is not worth repairing, we will tell you.
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.
How long is the bath unusable?
Normally one day, with the bath ready the next day. Deeply pitted baths may need a second day.
Will you leave a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and we clean up when we have finished.
Places near Portmellon
What else we do in Portmellon
Repairing versus replacing in Portmellon
There are times replacing is better: a cracked-through bath, a change of size or shape, or a full refit. Otherwise, resurfacing usually wins. Prices start from £350. A repair generally costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why us?
- A fixed quote before booking
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Usually one visit, start to finish
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
Read our full price list and bath cost comparison.
Repairs by material
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Where we work around Portmellon
Portmellon is about 5 miles south of St Austell, in Cornwall. Our technicians come to homes and businesses in Portmellon, so nothing has to leave your home. Portmellon is one of 644 places in Cornwall we cover.
Jobs in PL26 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Penwarne Lane, Portmellon Park and Polkirt Heights, and we cover them all. We also travel to Mevagissey (1 mile north), Trewollock (1 mile south), Gorran Haven (1 mile south), Pentewan (2 miles north) and Tregavarras (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Truro (12 miles west), Falmouth (15 miles south-west), St Austell (5 miles north), Bodmin (15 miles north), Sandy Bottom (6 miles north) and Bethel (6 miles north).
Landmarks near Portmellon
Around Portmellon, we work in homes near Church of St Peter, Mevagissey Community Primary School and King's Arms Public House and the streets around them. A little further out are St Austell Community Hospital (4.5 miles north) and Bodrugan (less than half a mile south).
What we do, step by step
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive on time, sheet and mask the area around the job, carry out the work and tidy away. Plan for most of the day from start to finish. Before we go, we’ll explain how long to leave it and how to look after it.
- First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
- Next we degrease the bath and fix chips and rust spots.
- We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- We spray on the new enamel finish in several coats.
- Once cured, normally by the next day, the bath is ready.
How to prepare
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
How to get a price
To get a price, send two or three photos using our quote form or call us. We’ll tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
Related advice
DIY repairs versus a professional job
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it does not stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
What a repair cannot fix
We would rather lose a job than do one that won’t last, so here’s what a repair cannot put right:
- Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
- A bath that’s rusted through
- A cast iron or steel bath that’s cracked right through
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Materials we repair
- Acrylic baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Victorian roll-tops
- Cast iron baths
- Pressed steel baths
Do you need bath re-enamelling in Portmellon?
Previous coatings can fail too, lifting by the plughole or blistering. We strip what’s failing and start again.
Contact us if you’ve noticed any of these:
- A roll-top that’s seen better days
- An old resurfacing that is failing
- Lots of chips and rust spots
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
Before you book anyone
- What prep work is covered
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- When it can be used again
- What aftercare is recommended
Aftercare tips
It’s all simple stuff:
- Fix dripping taps quickly
- Dry the bath after use to stop limescale
- Avoid suction-cup mats
- Wash away dyes and oils after use
Rinse away dyes, oils and bath bombs straight after use, because they can mark the finish. Repair dripping taps promptly.
Don’t try to scrub a worn bath back to shine. It removes more of the surface and makes resurfacing more work.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
