Cornwall · England
Bath Re-enamelling in St Minver
Damaged bath in St Minver? We repair it in place, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
- Wear marks under the taps
Common problems we fix in St Minver
Frequently the bath has just had decades of use, and only the surface is worn. Underneath, a cast iron or steel bath is typically as strong as ever.
Clients usually contact us about:
- Chips and rust in more than one place
- Enamel that is lost its shine and feels rough
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
What your quote should include
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- How the room is protected while they work
- If travel is included in the price
- Who will actually do the work
How we handle bath re-enamelling in St Minver
Cast iron, steel, acrylic, roll-top and period baths can all be resurfaced. The finish is sprayed on in several coats over a bonding primer, once the bath has been cleaned, repaired and prepared. Our repair technicians work on basins & shower trays, pressed steel baths and cast iron baths, and common reasons people get in touch are brown or grey marks that don’t clean off and an original cast iron bath that needs restoring.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything is not right, ring us and we’ll come back.
- Area
- St Minver (PL27)
- County
- Cornwall
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Should you replace it?
Replacing a cast iron bath is a big job: it’s very heavy, may need breaking up, and the replacement can be costly. Re-enamelling avoids all of it. Prices start from £350. We do not add 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 Minver
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Everything repaired in place
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Same prices wherever you are
Take a look at our full price list and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
What your bath is made of matters
Roll-top and period baths
We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
About St Minver
St Minver is about 9 miles north-west of Bodmin, in Cornwall. We travel to homes and businesses in St Minver and nearby villages, so there is no workshop to go to. Our repair technicians cover all 644 towns and villages across Cornwall.
Our visits in PL27 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Close by, we cover Tredrizzick (1 mile south-west), Pityme (1 mile south-west), Trelights (2 miles north-east), St Endellion (2 miles north-east) and Burniere (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Newquay (13 miles south-west), Bodmin (9 miles south-east), Wadebridge (3 miles south-east), Nansledan (13 miles south-west), Boscoppa (15 miles south) and Treninnick (14 miles south-west).
Near you in St Minver
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Minver School and Church of St Menefreda, among other places. Nearby you’ll also find Doyden Castle (2.1 miles north) and Shipwreck Museum (3.1 miles south-west). The countryside around St Minver includes Brea Hill.
Keeping it looking good
It’s all simple stuff:
- Fix dripping taps quickly
- Don’t let dyes or oils sit on the finish
- Do not leave bottles, razors or sponges standing on the surface
- Don’t leave a chip unrepaired
Wipe the bath dry after use where you can, and rinse off any bath products.
The longer worn enamel is left, the rougher it gets, and rust spots spread under the surface. Resurfacing sooner means less repair work first.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £350. You won’t pay by the hour. The price depends on:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- The colour and finish to match
Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it.
How to get a fixed price
Good photos mean an accurate price. Here’s what helps:
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- A picture taken from further back
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the entire bath, add your postcode and send them over. You’ll get a fixed price, not an estimate.
Towns and villages near St Minver
What else we do in St Minver
DIY repairs versus a professional job
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, 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 frequently lifts.
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it will not stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
St Minver questions
How do I book?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. Then we’ll agree a date.
Will the bath be moved?
No. We resurface it in place, so nothing else is disturbed.
Is there any odour?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, which is why we ventilate. It clears as the materials cure.
Can you resurface a pink bath in white?
Yes, most people go for white. Mention the colour you want when you send photos.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Just keep them out of the work area. We will tell you when the room can be used again.
Do you come to St Minver?
Yes, we do. We send a technician to St Minver for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Do I have to be there?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.
What we do, step by step
There is not much you need to do on the day. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we will take it from there. Most visits take a full day, tidy-up included.
- The bathroom is protected and ventilation set up.
- Old sealant is cut out and the bath is deep cleaned.
- Chips, rust and pitting are repaired.
- The surface is keyed and primed for the new finish.
- The new finish is sprayed on in several coats and left to cure.
Before we arrive
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
How to get a price
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job the same day in most cases.
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When we’d advise against a repair
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
- Holes rusted through the metal
- A metal bath with a through crack
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think before you book.
What we work on
- Basins & shower trays
- Pressed steel baths
- Cast iron baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Acrylic baths
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
