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Bath Re-enamelling in St Hilary
Damaged bath in St Hilary? We repair it in place, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A coating lifting around the plughole
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
What we do, step by step
Arrival times are agreed in advance, so you know when to expect us. Once we are there, the work takes most of the day for most jobs. We leave the room clean and you will know when it can be used.
- We mask and protect the room and ventilate it.
- The bath is cleaned, degreased and any chips or rust repaired.
- We key the surface and put on a bonding primer.
- We spray on the new enamel finish in several coats.
- We leave it to cure, and it’s generally ready the next day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Open a window if you can
How to get a price
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through.
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How we handle bath re-enamelling in St Hilary
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, after the bath has been cleaned, repaired and keyed. Whether it’s a peeling or bubbling previous coating and stains that won’t shift, we can help, whatever the material.
Every job is backed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.
- Where
- St Hilary (TR20)
- Area hub
- Cornwall
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Signs you need bath re-enamelling in St Hilary
Enamel does not fail overnight. Years of cleaning, hard water and hot baths dull the surface, starting where water runs and sits.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- An old resurfacing that is failing
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
- Chips and rust in more than one place
- Brown or grey marks that do not clean off
What your quote should include
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- What happens if they find more damage
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
How we price bath re-enamelling
Resurfacing from £350. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we look at:
- How easy the damage is to reach
- What the surface is made of
- The colour and finish to match
- How much damage there is
Set against the cost of replacement, repairing usually costs far less, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
How to get a fixed price
Photographing the damage takes a minute, and it saves a visit. Try to send:
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- The material, if you know it
There is no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
Covering St Hilary
St Hilary is about 4 miles south of Hayle, in Cornwall. We agree a date that works for you, and you will know when to expect us, so you are not left waiting in all day. We work in all 644 towns and villages in Cornwall.
All of TR20 is covered. Jobs here include addresses on North Road, School Lane and Trescowe Road. We also travel to Higher Downs (1 mile south-east), Perran Downs (1 mile south-east), Goldsithney (1 mile south-west), Rosudgeon (1 mile south) and Tregurtha Downs (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Camborne (8 miles north-east), Redruth (11 miles north-east), Penzance (5 miles west), Helston (7 miles east), Hayle (4 miles north) and St Ives (6 miles north-west).
Near you in St Hilary
Around St Hilary, we work in homes near St Hilary School and St Hilary Church. St Hilary’s nearest station is St Erth station, about 2.9 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include West Cornwall Musical Museum (0.5 miles south-west) and St Michael's Hospital (3.5 miles north). For a walk, there is Godolphin Hill and Marazion Marsh RSPB Reserve.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, and the work is guaranteed.
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it will not stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
Keeping it looking good
Once the work has cured, treat it gently:
- Do not leave bottles, razors or sponges standing on the surface
- Don’t let dyes or oils sit on the finish
- Use washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
- Repair dripping taps early
The first few days matter most: let it cure fully, then use mild cleaners only. After that, no abrasives and no suction mats.
If a previous coating is starting to peel, do not pick at it. Moisture gets underneath and makes it worse, so have it stripped and resurfaced.
Different materials, different repairs
Pressed steel
Steel baths re-enamel well, as long as any rust is dealt with first. Steel frequently rusts by the plughole, so we check it carefully.
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Repairing versus replacing in St Hilary
A new bath means a plumber, removing a heavy bath, making good the walls and tiles and several days without a working bathroom. Re-enamelling renews the whole surface without moving it. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send pictures and you’ll get a fixed figure.
What you get with us
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Work done at your home or business
Read our pricing and bath cost comparison.
St Hilary: your questions answered
Is there any odour?
There may be a mild smell during the work.
Is there a call-out fee?
We don’t add a call-out fee. Your fixed price includes everything.
Will the price change on the day?
Your quote covers the damage in the photos. If there’s more, we will tell you before starting.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Just keep them out of the work area. We’ll tell you when the room can be used again.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include pictures of each item.
How long does re-enamelling take?
One day for most baths and can be used the day after. We will confirm timings when we quote.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners in St Hilary.
Is there a smell?
Yes, while we’re applying the finish. We set up ventilation and the smell fades as it cures.
Work for landlords and builders
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, so there’s no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. We can visit several plots in one trip.
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