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Bath Re-enamelling in Sladesbridge

Problem with your bath in Sladesbridge? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • Stains that won’t shift
  • An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath re-enamelling near Sladesbridge

Bath re-enamelling in Sladesbridge without replacing anything

If your bath is sound but looks tired, re-enamelling is usually the most cost-effective option. It avoids removal, plumbing and re-tiling. Typical jobs include a dull, rough surface that won’t come clean and an outdated colour you’d like to change, on basins & shower trays, cast iron baths and acrylic baths.

All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months in Sladesbridge and everywhere else. We return to put right any problem with the work.

Area
Sladesbridge (PL27)
Region
Cornwall
Warranty
One year on every repair
Quotes
From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026
Technician in a mask working on a freestanding roll-top bath

What happens on the day

There’s not much you need to do on the day. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we will get on with it. Most visits take the best part of a day, including clearing up.

  1. We sheet, mask and ventilate the room.
  2. Old sealant is cut out and the bath is deep cleaned.
  3. Chips, rust and pitting are repaired.
  4. The surface is keyed and primed for the new finish.
  5. Several coats of finish are sprayed on, then it cures until the day after.

Preparing for the visit

  • Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
  • Make sure the room can be ventilated
  • Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access

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’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.

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Advice

Can I fix it myself?

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, it’s worth having it done properly.

You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, 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 isn’t prepared the repair will not last.

Work for landlords and builders

We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.

We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.

Aftercare tips

Aftercare is simple:

  • Keep toiletries on a shelf rather than in the bath
  • Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
  • Don’t use the bath until it has fully cured
  • A quick wipe after use keeps limescale away

Wait for the curing time we give you before the first bath. Then, gentle cleaning with a soft cloth is enough.

Worn enamel only gets rougher with time, and any rust spreads underneath. Acting earlier keeps the preparation simpler.

Sladesbridge: your questions answered

Does someone need to be in?

Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.

Can you change the colour of my bath?

Yes. We can resurface a coloured bath in white, and we can do the rest of the suite as well.

Can you quote from photos?

In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the photos can’t show what we need.

How do I get a price for bath re-enamelling in Sladesbridge?

Prices start from £350. Because every job differs, we price from photos. You know the full cost before anything is booked.

Can a failed resurfacing be redone?

Yes, we do this regularly. Removing the old finish takes extra time, which we include in the price.

What happens once I’ve sent pictures?

You get a fixed price and available dates. If we need another angle, we will ask.

Is there any odour?

Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, so we ventilate the room. It fades as everything cures.

Can you do the outside of a roll-top?

Yes, roll-tops are a big part of our work. We resurface the inside, and the outside can be refinished too.

Sladesbridge and the surrounding area

Sladesbridge is about 5 miles north-west of Bodmin, in Cornwall. From the centre of Sladesbridge to the outlying streets, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Sladesbridge is one of 644 places in Cornwall we cover.

We cover every part of the PL27 postcode area. You will find Sladesbridge on the A389, so it’s easy for us to reach. Nearby, we also work in Egloshayle (1 mile north-west), Ball (1 mile north), Wadebridge (1 mile north-west), Bodieve (1 mile north-west) and Burniere (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Newquay (13 miles south-west), St Austell (12 miles south), Bodmin (5 miles south-east), Sandy Bottom (12 miles south), Bethel (12 miles south) and Nansledan (12 miles south-west).

Local landmarks in Sladesbridge

In Sladesbridge, that means homes near Wadebridge School, Earl Of St Vincent pub and St Petroc's Church, among other places. A little further out are Bodmin Hospital (4.2 miles south-east) and North Cornwall (1.2 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s St Breock Downs.

Map of Sladesbridge © OpenStreetMap contributors

Repairs by material

Roll-top and period baths

Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.

Acrylic

Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it relies on good support. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.

What bath re-enamelling costs

Resurfacing from £350. We price every job individually, from your photos. What matters most is:

  • The material and finish
  • Access to the area
  • How hard the colour is to match
  • How many areas need work

A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. The full price is agreed before you book.

Quotes from your pictures

Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:

  • Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • The material, if you know it
  • A close-up of the damage, in focus

Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them over with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote. There’s no charge for the quote and you are under no obligation.

Common problems we fix in Sladesbridge

Previous coatings can fail too, lifting by the plughole or blistering. Failing coatings are stripped back before we resurface.

You may need us if you’ve spotted any of these:

  • A bath in a colour that no longer suits
  • Brown or grey marks that do not clean off
  • Several chips and rust patches
  • Worn patches where water runs and sits

What your quote should include

  • Whether they match the colour on site
  • Whether a trained technician does the job
  • How changes to the job are handled
  • Whether the price covers travel

10 questions to ask before you book

When we would advise against a repair

A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:

  • Holes rusted through the metal
  • An acrylic bath that flexes badly underfoot
  • Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)

Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.

Surfaces we repair

  • Victorian roll-tops
  • Pressed steel baths
  • Cast iron baths
  • Basins & shower trays
  • Acrylic baths
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