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Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in St Ives, Cornwall
Bath re-enamelling in and around St Ives: a fixed quote from photos, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Enamel that is lost its shine and feels rough
- A coating lifting around the plughole
St Ives and nearby
St Ives is about 18 miles west of Falmouth, in Cornwall. Customers in St Ives get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed price from your photos, then a visit to do the work. Our technicians cover 644 places in Cornwall, from the larger towns to small villages.
Postcode districts we cover here: TR26. Local streets include High Street, Market Strand and Trenwith Square. You will find St Ives on the A3074 and B3306, so it’s easy for us to reach. We also cover the places around St Ives: Penbeagle (1 mile south-west), Hellesveor (1 mile west), Carbis Bay (1 mile south-east), Towednack (2 miles south-west) and Lelant (3 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Camborne (8 miles east), Redruth (11 miles east), Penzance (7 miles south), Helston (12 miles south-east), Hayle (4 miles south-east) and Rosewarne (8 miles east).
Around St Ives
Around St Ives, we work in homes near Bedford Road Methodist Church, St Ives School and St Ives Infant School and the streets around them. St Ives has its own railway station: St Ives station. Other landmarks nearby include St Michael's Hospital (3.4 miles south-east) and Barnes Museum of Cinematography (within half a mile north-east). The countryside around St Ives includes Trink Hill and Baker's Pit Nature Reserve.
Bath re-enamelling in St Ives, done in place
Re-enamelling is a one-day job for most baths, and you can use the bath the day after. Nothing is disconnected or removed. We are often asked to fix a bath in a colour that no longer suits and chips and rust in more than one place, in cast iron baths, Victorian roll-tops and acrylic baths.
Big or small, you get the same one-year guarantee.
- Location
- St Ives (TR26)
- Area hub
- Cornwall
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Different materials, different repairs
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it relies on good support. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Roll-top and period baths
Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, with the outside refinished as well.
Looking after it afterwards
How the surface is treated afterwards matters. Here’s what we suggest:
- Use washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
- Repair dripping taps early
- A quick wipe after use keeps limescale away
- Never use suction bath mats
The first few days matter most: let it cure fully, then use mild cleaners only. From then on, avoid abrasives and suction mats.
If a previous coating is starting to peel, do not pick at it. Moisture gets underneath and makes it worse, so it’s better to have it stripped and redone.
Why repair rather than replace?
When the bathroom is fine apart from the bath’s finish, resurfacing is the simplest answer. Nothing else is disturbed. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Why choose Surface Doctor in St Ives
- Fixed prices from your photos
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
See our full price list or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
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Common questions in St Ives
Can tenants book a repair?
Of course. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
How long will the bath be out of use?
One day for most baths, ready the following day. We will confirm timings when we quote.
How durable is a resurfaced bath?
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.
What information do you need?
Just pictures, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, we only need access to the room.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Yes, regularly. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We carry out repairs for householders, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses in St Ives.
Can you price it without visiting?
In nearly every case. If photos don’t show enough, we will ask for another angle.
Is a repair better than a new one?
In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.
Honest limits
We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair cannot fix:
- Plumbing leaks, which need a plumber
- A cast iron or steel bath that is cracked right through
- A bath that is rusted through
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think before booking.
What we work on
- Basins & shower trays
- Pressed steel baths
- Cast iron baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Acrylic baths
Should I try a DIY kit first?
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is generally the cheaper route.
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it won’t stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
Landlords, agents and businesses in St Ives
If you manage property in St Ives, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send photos for each address and we’ll price them together.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, pictures and access details and we’ll arrange it.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £350. We do not charge extra for travel to St Ives. The price depends on:
- How easy the damage is to reach
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- The material
- How many items we do on one visit
Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and doing several items at once reduces it.
How to get a fixed price
Phone photos are fine, there is no need for anything special. Just ensure we can see:
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
- Something in shot to show the size
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of photos through our quote form or call us. We’ll say right away if a repair is the right fix.
The process
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, cover and mask the work area, and get on with the job, which normally takes a full day. If we find something your photos didn’t show, we will explain it before carrying on.
- First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
- The bath is cleaned, degreased and any chips or rust repaired.
- We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- We spray several coats of new enamel finish.
- We leave it to cure, and it’s usually ready the day after.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
Get a quote
For a price in St Ives, the easiest route is pictures: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
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