Cornwall · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Shortlanesend, Cornwall
We travel to Shortlanesend for full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Lots of chips and rust spots
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
Bath re-enamelling in Shortlanesend, done in place
After cleaning, repairing and priming, we spray on the new finish. Most of the work, and most of the durability, is in the preparation, and we take our time over it. Common call-outs are for a period or roll-top bath worth keeping and brown or grey marks that don’t clean off, in basins & shower trays, Victorian roll-tops and pressed steel baths.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.
- Area
- Shortlanesend (TR4)
- Region
- Cornwall
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Repairs by material
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it needs firm support underneath. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
When we would advise against a repair
Some jobs are not right for a repair, for example:
- An acrylic bath that flexes badly underfoot
- Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
- Holes rusted through the metal
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.
What we work on
- Basins & shower trays
- Pressed steel baths
- Acrylic baths
- Cast iron baths
- Victorian roll-tops
What we do, step by step
On the day itself, there’s little for you to do. Let us in and show us the room, and we’ll get on with it. The job generally runs to the best part of a day, tidy-up included.
- 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.
- 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
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Have a window or extractor fan available
Ask for a price
If you are in Shortlanesend and want a price, photos are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Advice
Do you need bath re-enamelling in Shortlanesend?
A dull surface stains and holds dirt, and scrubbing it wears it down further. That’s the point where re-enamelling makes sense.
Common reasons people in Shortlanesend contact us include:
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
- Stains that won’t shift
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
Before booking anyone
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- How long it needs to cure
- Who turns up on the day
- If travel is included in the price
How to care for the repair
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Never use suction bath mats
- A dripping tap should be fixed promptly
- Rinse off hair dye, oils and bath bombs immediately
- Stick to gentle, non-abrasive cleaners
Rinse away dyes, oils and bath bombs straight after use, as they can stain. Fix dripping taps quickly.
On a worn bath, rust spots keep spreading, and each one adds to the preparation. Resurfacing before they spread keeps it simpler.
Repair or replace: which is better?
If the bath is sound, re-enamelling is usually much cheaper than replacing it, when you count removal, plumbing, tiling and decorating. It’s much quicker too. Prices start from £350. Set against the cost of replacement, repairing normally costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
What you get with us
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- One price list for the entire UK
- A fixed quote before booking
- Colour mixed on the day to match
See our pricing or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
About Shortlanesend
Shortlanesend is about 2 miles north-west of Truro, in Cornwall. We travel to customers in Shortlanesend and nearby villages, so nothing has to leave your home. Our technicians cover all 644 towns and villages in Cornwall.
Here we cover the TR4 postcode area. We regularly work on streets such as Church Road, Hillcrest and School Hill. Nearby, we also work in New Mills (1 mile south), Kenwyn (2 miles south-east), Highertown (2 miles south), Gloweth (2 miles south) and Truro (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Newquay (9 miles north), Falmouth (9 miles south), St Austell (14 miles east), Camborne (11 miles south-west), Redruth (7 miles south-west) and Helston (15 miles south-west).
Around Shortlanesend
Around Shortlanesend, we work in homes near Shortlanesend Community Primary School, County Museum And Library (Royal Institution Of Cornwall) and Victoria Gardens. The closest station to Shortlanesend is Truro station, about 1.8 miles south-east. Nearby you’ll also find Royal Cornwall Hospital (1.5 miles south) and Old Kiln Museum (2 miles south-east). Open spaces near Shortlanesend include Daubuz Moors.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Carrick (2 miles south-east)
What else we do in Shortlanesend
FAQs for Shortlanesend
Do the materials smell?
Expect a mild smell while we’re working.
Do I have to be there?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Do you cover the whole of Cornwall?
Across the UK. Prices don’t change with location.
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged.
Are you accredited?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Do you resurface freestanding baths?
Yes. We can do the inside and outside if you’d like.
How soon can you come?
That depends on our diary for your area. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Generally, yes. The old repair comes out first.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Shortlanesend
We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, pictures and access details and we’ll arrange it.
If you manage property in Shortlanesend, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send pictures for each one and we will come back with a combined price.
DIY kit or professional repair?
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
