Cornwall · England
Bath Re-enamelling in St John
Bath re-enamelling for St John, without a refit. Get a fixed price from your photos, then we come to you.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Enamel that is lost its shine and feels rough
- A coloured bath you want in white
What affects the price in St John
Resurfacing from £350. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price depends on:
- How much damage there is
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- What the surface is made of
- How hard the colour is to match
Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is generally a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
Quotes from your pictures
Most quotes are done from photos alone. To help us price it:
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
Most clients in St John get their price from pictures. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Bath re-enamelling at your home in St John
The bath stays where it is, so the taps, tiles and plumbing are not touched. Most baths are done in one visit, with the bath ready to use the following day. Our repair technicians work on Victorian roll-tops, pressed steel baths and cast iron baths, and the jobs we see most are a bath in a colour that no longer suits and several chips and rust patches.
Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do.
- Where
- St John (PL11)
- Area hub
- Cornwall
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What we do, step by step
On the day itself, there is 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 most of the day.
- First we look the bath over and confirm the finish.
- Taps, tiles and the floor are masked off.
- The bath is degreased, repaired and keyed.
- We apply the primer and then the finish coats.
- The masking comes off, we tidy up and tell you when it can be used.
Preparing for the visit
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
Ask for a price
We price from pictures so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and you’ll get a fixed figure back.
Related advice
Keeping it looking good
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. A few tips:
- Repair dripping taps early
- Use washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
- Wash away dyes and oils after use
- Never use suction bath mats
Rinse away dyes, oils and bath bombs straight after use, as they can stain. Fix dripping taps quickly.
Rust spots on a worn bath get worse with time and make the job bigger. Resurfacing before they spread keeps it simpler.
More services for St John
Work for landlords and builders
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, photos and access details and we will arrange it.
Repair or replace in St John?
Replacing a cast iron bath is a big job: they’re heavy, often need breaking up, and a new one isn’t cheap. Re-enamelling avoids all of it. Prices start from £350. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why us?
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- No need to remove anything
- A year’s guarantee on all work
Take a look at our full price list or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
About St John
St John is about 3 miles south of Saltash, in Cornwall. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. St John is one of 644 towns and villages in Cornwall where we work.
We work across the PL11 postcode area and the streets around it. You will find streets such as Church Lane, St Johns Lane and Gooseford Lane. Neighbouring places we cover include Antony (1 mile north-west), Freathy (1 mile south-west), Insworke (1 mile south-east), Millbrook (1 mile south-east) and Southdown (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Stonehouse (3 miles east), Saltash (3 miles north), Liskeard (12 miles north-west), Addington (12 miles north-west), Looe (9 miles west) and Burraton Coombe (3 miles north).
What’s near St John
In St John, that means homes near Torpoint Community College, Church of St John and Antony Church of England School. The nearest railway station is Dockyard station, about 3.1 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Elliott's Shop (3.5 miles north) and Plymouth General Hospital (2.6 miles east). Open spaces near St John include Penlee Battery.
Honest limits
We will not take on work that will not last, so these are the limits:
- A cast iron or steel bath that’s cracked right through
- Plumbing leaks, which need a plumber
- Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Materials we work on in St John
- Basins & shower trays
- Cast iron baths
- Acrylic baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Victorian roll-tops
St John: your questions answered
When can you do it?
That depends on our diary for your area. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.
Will you leave a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and we clean up when we’ve finished.
What information do you need?
Just photos, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, we only need access to the room.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
You get a fixed quote and available dates. If anything’s unclear, we will ask for another photo.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. After that, you can carry on with your day.
How do I get a price for bath re-enamelling in St John?
Prices start from £350. Every job gets a fixed quote from your photos. Send a close-up and a photo of the whole item and your postcode.
Does the bath have to be removed?
No. It’s re-enamelled where it stands, so the tiles and taps stay put.
Can you make a coloured bath white?
Yes, white is the usual choice. Tell us what you’d like when you ask for a quote.
Can I fix it myself?
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it will not stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
Signs you need bath re-enamelling in St John
Hard water speeds up the wear, and gritty cleaners are the worst culprits.
If you can see any of these, send us a photo:
- An old resurfacing that’s failing
- Lots of chips and rust spots
- Thin, worn enamel in places
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
Comparing quotes
- Aftercare advice
- When it can be used again
- How the colour is matched
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
