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Bath Re-enamelling for Portreath homes
Bath re-enamelling in and around Portreath: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
- Chips and rust in more than one place
How we handle bath re-enamelling in Portreath
Cast iron, steel, acrylic, roll-top and period baths can all be resurfaced. The finish is sprayed on in several coats over a bonding primer, after the bath has been cleaned, repaired and keyed. Whether it’s an original cast iron bath that needs restoring and stains that won’t shift, we can usually put it right.
You are covered after we leave: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we explain what it covers before you book.
- Location
- Portreath (TR16)
- County
- Cornwall
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
For landlords and businesses
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Portreath use us as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it generally costs far less than a refit.
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, photos and access details and we’ll handle the rest.
How we price bath re-enamelling
Resurfacing from £350. There’s no charge for travel to Portreath. The price depends on:
- Doing more than one item at once
- How much damage there is
- The material
- How hard the colour is to match
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.
How to get a fixed price
Phone pictures are fine. Make sure they show:
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Any details about the material
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire bath, we can give you a fixed price the same day in most cases.
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Should I try a DIY kit first?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair will not last.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
About Portreath
Portreath is about 3 miles north of Camborne, in Cornwall. Across the TR16 area, we carry out the work at your property. Our technicians cover all 644 towns and villages across Cornwall.
Our visits in TR16 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Tregea Hill, Kingsley Terrace and Forth-an-Nance, and we cover them all. We also travel to Bridge (1 mile east), Paynter's Lane End (1 mile south-east), Illogan (2 miles south-east), South Tehidy (2 miles south) and Park Bottom (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Truro (10 miles east), Newquay (14 miles north-east), Falmouth (12 miles south-east), Camborne (3 miles south), Redruth (3 miles south-east) and Penzance (15 miles south-west).
What’s near Portreath
We visit homes around Portreath Community Primary School, The Portreath Arms and Pool Academy. For rail, the closest station is Redruth station, roughly 3.3 miles south-east of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Carn Brea Castle (3.2 miles south-east) and Redruth Old Cornwall Society Museum (2.1 miles east). The countryside around Portreath includes St Agnes Beacon.
Why repair rather than replace?
If the bath is sound, re-enamelling is generally much cheaper than replacing it, once you add removal, plumbing, tiling and decorating to the price of a new bath. It’s also far quicker. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. A repair normally costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
What you get with us
- A fixed quote before booking
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Work done at your home or business
- No extra charge for your area
Take a look at our pricing or bath cost comparison.
Aftercare tips
Nothing complicated is needed:
- Get any chip repaired quickly
- Wipe the bath dry after use in hard water areas
- Stick to gentle, non-abrasive cleaners
- Rinse off hair dye, oils and bath bombs right away
The first few days matter most: give it the full curing time, then clean it gently. After that, no abrasives and no suction mats.
Leave a peeling coating alone. Water gets under it and the damage spreads, so it’s better to have it stripped and redone.
What we’re called out for in Portreath
Enamel’s shine is only skin deep, and abrasive cleaning slowly wears it away. Eventually the surface turns porous and stains.
Look out for these signs:
- Wear marks under the taps
- A roll-top that’s seen better days
- An old resurfacing that is failing
- Stains that will not shift
What your quote should include
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- What prep work is covered
- When it can be used again
What a repair cannot fix
Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits too:
- A poorly supported acrylic bath, until it’s firmed up
- Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
- A metal bath with a through crack
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Materials we repair
- Cast iron baths
- Acrylic baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Pressed steel baths
- Victorian roll-tops
Your questions about bath re-enamelling in Portreath
Is there a smell?
Yes, while we are applying the finish. Ventilation keeps it down, and it fades as the finish cures.
Is my repair covered?
All our work carries our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
How long is the bath unusable?
Usually one day, with the bath ready the following day. A badly pitted bath can need a second day.
Do you need to take the bath out?
No. It’s re-enamelled where it stands, so nothing else is disturbed.
How much does bath re-enamelling cost in Portreath?
Resurfacing from £350. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from pictures. You will get a fixed figure before booking.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Normally, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Of course. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
Do you cover Portreath?
Yes. We work across the UK and come to Portreath and the rest of Cornwall. Send photos and we will quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
The process
From the moment we arrive, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. We mask off everything nearby, the work takes most of the day, depending on what we find, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- We check the bath and agree the finish with you.
- Everything around the bath is masked and covered.
- We degrease the bath, fix any damage and key the surface.
- Primer and finish coats are applied.
- We remove the masking, tidy up and give you the curing time.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know about parking or access
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Open a window if you can
How to get a price
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Related advice
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
