Cornwall · England
Bath Re-enamelling for Ruan Minor homes
Bath re-enamelling across Ruan Minor and nearby, typically in one visit and guaranteed for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough
- Several chips and rust patches
What we’re called out for in Ruan Minor
Older baths often have several problems at once: dull areas, chips, rust and staining. Resurfacing sorts them out together.
The things customers normally mention when they call include:
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
- A dull, rough surface that won’t come clean
- Several chips and rust patches
- A roll-top that is seen better days
What to look for in a quote
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- Who will actually do the work
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- What happens if they find more damage
Bath re-enamelling in Ruan Minor without replacing anything
We re-enamel plenty of period and roll-top baths, which are heavy, hard to move and costly to replace. Doing them in place keeps an original feature. If you’re dealing with stains that won’t shift and an outdated colour you’d like to change, we can typically put it right, whatever the material.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something is not right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Where
- Ruan Minor (TR12)
- Area hub
- Cornwall
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Different materials, different repairs
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are the classic candidate for re-enamelling. The body lasts for generations; only the enamel wears, so resurfacing gives them a new life.
Roll-top and period baths
Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.
The process
There’s not much you need to do on the day. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we will take it from there. The job generally runs to most of the day.
- We check the bath and agree the finish with you.
- Taps, tiles and the floor are masked off.
- The bath is degreased, repaired and keyed.
- We apply the primer and then the finish coats.
- The masking comes off, we tidy up and tell you when it can be used.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
Getting a price
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole bath, we can price the job without visiting.
Advice
For landlords and businesses
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Ruan Minor use us as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
Honest limits
It helps to know what we cannot do:
- A bath split right through the body
- Plumbing leaks, which need a plumber
- A poorly supported acrylic bath, until it’s firmed up
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Victorian roll-tops
- Cast iron baths
- Acrylic baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Basins & shower trays
Aftercare tips
Simple care helps the repair last. Our advice:
- Repair dripping taps early
- A quick wipe after use keeps limescale away
- Respect the curing time we give you
- Get any chip repaired quickly
Stick to mild, non-abrasive cleaners, do not use suction bath mats, and don’t leave bottles or razors standing on the surface.
Rust spots on a worn bath get worse with time. It’s simpler to resurface before they spread.
Our work in Ruan Minor
Ruan Minor is about 8 miles south-east of Helston, in Cornwall. Anywhere in TR12, we carry out the work at your property. Ruan Minor is one of 644 places in Cornwall we cover.
All of TR12 is covered. From Mundys Field, Glebe Place and Poltesco Lane or a nearby road, we can come to you. We also travel to St Ruan (1 mile south-west), Poltesco (1 mile north-east), Cadgwith (1 mile south), Landewednack (2 miles south) and Church Cove (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Falmouth (12 miles north-east), Helston (8 miles north-west), Penryn (13 miles north), Gyllyngvase (12 miles north-east), Porthleven (9 miles north-west) and Kernick (12 miles north).
Landmarks near Ruan Minor
Our customers here include homes close to Grade-Ruan CofE School, Church of St Rumon and Cadgwith Cove Inn. Other landmarks nearby include Lizard Lighthouse Heritage Centre (2.5 miles south) and Grade (under half a mile north). Not far away are Goonhilly Downs.
Repairing versus replacing in Ruan Minor
If you like your bathroom but not your bath’s surface, re-enamelling is the least disruptive fix. Nothing else is disturbed. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send pictures and you will get a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Ruan Minor
- We leave the room as we found it
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- No extra charge for your area
- Everything repaired in place
See our full price list and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
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Questions from Ruan Minor
Do the materials smell?
A little, depending on the job. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum, and it soon fades.
Is it messy?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
How quickly can you book me in?
Your quote comes with available dates. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
How durable is a resurfaced bath?
A well-prepared finish lasts a long time if it’s looked after. Gentle cleaning, no suction mats.
Can pets and children be at home?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work. The rest of the house is unaffected.
Does re-enamelling smell?
Yes, while we’re applying the finish. Ventilation keeps it down, and it fades as the finish cures.
Will the price change on the day?
The price is fixed for what the pictures show. If there is more, we’ll tell you before starting.
Can you make a coloured bath white?
Yes. We can resurface a coloured bath in white, and we can do the rest of the suite as well.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
