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Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in St Buryan, Cornwall
Fixed-price bath re-enamelling in St Buryan and the surrounding area, typically in one visit and guaranteed for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
Bath re-enamelling in St Buryan, done in place
Re-enamelling is a one-day job for most baths. Taps, tiles, panels and plumbing all stay in place. Typical jobs include a bath in a colour that no longer suits and enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough, on Victorian roll-tops, cast iron baths and basins & shower trays.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. Just call us if there’s a problem and we’ll sort it.
- Location
- St Buryan (TR19)
- Area hub
- Cornwall
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Repair or replace in St Buryan?
For a sound bath, resurfacing costs far less than replacement, when you count removal, plumbing, tiling and decorating. It’s also far quicker. Prices start from £350. There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why choose Surface Doctor in St Buryan
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
Take a look at our prices page or bath cost comparison.
What your bath is made of matters
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that’s the part we put right.
Acrylic
Acrylic baths can be resurfaced too, using a system that bonds to acrylic. It must be solid and not flex underfoot for the finish to last.
When a repair is not the answer
Not everything can be repaired, and we’d rather say so up front. We cannot fix:
- A bath that is rusted through
- An acrylic bath that flexes badly underfoot
- A bath split right through the body
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Cast iron baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Pressed steel baths
- Acrylic baths
- Basins & shower trays
About St Buryan
St Buryan is about 5 miles south-west of Penzance, in Cornwall. We agree a date that works for you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so there is no waiting around. St Buryan is one of 644 places in Cornwall we cover.
Every address in TR19 is within our area. That includes homes on Trelyon Close, Newlyn Road and Penzance Road. We also cover the places around St Buryan: Pridden (1 mile north-east), Treen (2 miles south-west), Penberth (2 miles south), Bottoms (2 miles south-west) and Trethewey (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Penzance (5 miles north-east), Hayle (12 miles north-east), St Ives (11 miles north-east), Porthleven (14 miles east), Newlyn (4 miles north-east) and Carbis Bay (11 miles north-east).
Landmarks near St Buryan
In St Buryan, that means homes near St Buryan Primary School and St Buryan's Church. A little further out are Museum of Global Communications (2.6 miles south-west) and West Cornwall Hospital (4.9 miles north-east). Not far away are Chapel Carn Brea.
Questions from St Buryan
Will you leave a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Of course, and it generally saves money. Just add the extra items to your photos and we will quote them together.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged before the end of a tenancy.
Do you cover the entire of Cornwall?
Everywhere in the UK, St Buryan included. There is no extra charge for travel.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes: twelve months. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
How long is the bath unusable?
Usually a day, then it’s ready to use the following day. Deeply pitted baths may need a second day.
Can landlords book you?
We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Will the new finish last?
It depends on preparation, use and care. With good preparation and gentle cleaning it lasts a long time, and our work is guaranteed for a year.
Work for landlords and builders
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in St Buryan as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it generally costs far less than a refit.
The process
Arrival times are agreed in advance, so you know when to expect us. On site, it takes the best part of a day. The room is left tidy.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Make sure the area is dry
Getting a price
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the entire bath, add your postcode and send them over. You will get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
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What affects the price in St Buryan
Resurfacing from £350. Every quote is fixed and free. What we take into account:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- The size and number of damaged areas
- The material and finish
It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
How to get a fixed quote
Phone photos are fine, there is no need for anything special. Ensure they show:
- A picture taken from further back
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Natural light rather than flash
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
Most clients in St Buryan get their price from pictures. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it will not stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
Looking after it afterwards
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. A few tips:
- Avoid suction-cup mats
- Keep toiletries on a shelf rather than in the bath
- Wash away dyes and oils after use
- Stick to gentle, non-abrasive cleaners
Dry the bath after use if possible, and rinse away any product left on the surface.
On a worn bath, rust spots keep spreading and make the job bigger. Resurfacing before they spread keeps it simpler.
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