Cornwall · England
Bath Re-enamelling in Shortacross
Damaged bath in Shortacross? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A coloured bath you want in white
- Lots of chips and rust spots
About our bath re-enamelling in Shortacross
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. Typical jobs include a period or roll-top bath worth keeping and worn patches where water runs and sits, across basins & shower trays, acrylic baths and cast iron baths.
Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do.
- Where
- Shortacross (PL13)
- Area hub
- Cornwall
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Questions from Shortacross
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.
What information do you need?
Just pictures, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, we only need access to the room.
Does re-enamelling smell?
A little, during the work. We set up ventilation and the smell fades as it cures.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it isn’t worth repairing, we will tell you.
Do I have to be there?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.
Is my repair covered?
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. We’ll explain what it covers when we quote.
Do you need to take the bath out?
No, it stays where it is. We work on the bath in place, with the room protected and ventilated.
Can pets and children be at home?
Just keep them out of the work area. We will tell you when the room can be used again.
The process
We work cleanly and quietly. We protect the area first, then the work takes the best part of a day. Before we leave, we explain the curing time and the aftercare.
- First we look the bath over and confirm the finish.
- Everything around the bath is masked and covered.
- The bath is degreased, repaired and keyed.
- Primer and finish coats are applied.
- We remove the masking, tidy up and give you the curing time.
Getting ready for the visit
- Ensure the area is dry
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Let us know which floor the room is on
Ask for a price
No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and you’ll get a fixed figure back.
Related advice
What a repair can’t fix
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair won’t do:
- Plumbing leaks, which need a plumber
- A bath split right through the body
- An acrylic bath that flexes badly underfoot
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.
What we work on
- Cast iron baths
- Acrylic baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Pressed steel baths
- Basins & shower trays
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Keeping it looking good
It’s all simple stuff:
- Keep toiletries on a shelf rather than in the bath
- Repair dripping taps early
- Do not leave a chip unrepaired
- Never use suction bath mats
Dry the bath after use if possible, especially in hard water areas, and rinse off any bath products.
On a worn bath, rust spots keep spreading, and each one adds to the preparation. Resurfacing before they spread keeps it simpler.
For landlords and businesses
If you manage property in Shortacross, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Just send photos for each address and we’ll price them together.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
How we price bath re-enamelling
Resurfacing from £350. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price is based on:
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- Whether we combine several jobs
- The material
- Unusual colours or finishes
The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. The full price is agreed before you book, with nothing added on the day.
Getting a price from pictures
When you take your pictures, a few simple things make all the difference:
- A photo taken from further back
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and you will get a fixed price back. Quotes are free and you’re under no obligation.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Pressed steel
Pressed steel baths take a new finish well, once any rust has been treated. Steel often rusts by the plughole, so we check it carefully.
Acrylic
Acrylic baths can be resurfaced too, with a coating system suited to acrylic. It must be solid and not flex underfoot.
Can I fix it myself?
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it does not stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
Should you replace it?
If you like your bathroom but not your bath’s surface, resurfacing is the simplest answer. Tiles, panels and taps stay put. Prices start from £350. What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed quote from your pictures, so you know the cost before you book.
Why Shortacross clients choose us
- Fixed prices from your pictures
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
See our full price list and bath cost comparison.
Shortacross and nearby
Shortacross is about 5 miles south-east of Liskeard, in Cornwall. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. We cover all 644 towns and villages in Cornwall, from the larger towns to small villages.
Our visits in PL13 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Neighbouring places we cover include Widegates (1 mile north-west), No Man's Land (1 mile south-west), St Martin (3 miles south-west), Sandplace (3 miles west) and Plaidy (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Stonehouse (11 miles east), Bodmin (15 miles west), Saltash (8 miles east), Liskeard (5 miles north-west), Addington (5 miles north-west) and Looe (3 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Shortacross
Around Shortacross, we work in homes near Church of St Anne and Trenode CofE VA Primary Academy and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Menheniot station, about 2.4 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Magnificent Music Machines (3.5 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Looe Island.
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