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Bath Re-enamelling for St Ruan homes
Damaged bath in St Ruan? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A coating lifting around the plughole
- Lots of chips and rust spots
Bath re-enamelling in St Ruan without replacing anything
We resurface cast iron, steel and acrylic baths, including roll-tops and period baths. Several coats of finish go on over a bonding primer, after the bath has been cleaned, repaired and keyed. Whether it’s thin, worn enamel in places and several chips and rust patches, we can usually put it right.
You get a one-year guarantee, the same in St Ruan as everywhere else we work.
- Location
- St Ruan (TR12)
- Region
- Cornwall
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
How to look after the repair
Once the work has cured, treat it gently:
- Store bottles off the bath
- Avoid suction-cup mats
- Wipe the bath dry after use in hard water areas
- Don’t use the bath until it has fully cured
Rinse away dyes, oils and bath bombs straight after use, as they can stain. Repair dripping taps promptly.
The longer worn enamel is left, the rougher it gets, and any rust spreads underneath. Acting earlier keeps the preparation simpler.
Where we work around St Ruan
St Ruan is about 9 miles south-east of Helston, in Cornwall. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Our repair technicians cover all 644 towns and villages in Cornwall.
Postcode districts we cover here: TR12. That includes homes on Long Moor and Chapel Terrace. If you are just outside St Ruan, we cover Ruan Minor (1 mile north-east), Cadgwith (1 mile south-east), Poltesco (1 mile north-east), Landewednack (2 miles south) and Church Cove (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Falmouth (12 miles north-east), Helston (9 miles north-west), Penryn (13 miles north), Gyllyngvase (12 miles north-east), Porthleven (9 miles north-west) and Kernick (12 miles north).
Around St Ruan
Our clients here include homes close to Church of St Rumon, Cadgwith Cove Inn and Grade-Ruan CofE School, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Grade (0.7 miles north-east) and Lizard Lighthouse Heritage Centre (2.3 miles south). For a walk, there is Goonhilly Downs.
Do you need bath re-enamelling in St Ruan?
Enamel does not fail overnight. Abrasive cleaners, limescale and years of use dull the surface, generally first under the taps and around the waste.
The things clients normally mention when they call include:
- A coloured bath you want in white
- Enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
- A roll-top that’s seen better days
Before you book anyone
- What happens if they find more damage
- Who will actually do the work
- How soon you can use it again
- What preparation is included
How the visit works
The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can stay at home while we’re there. Protection goes down first, then the work takes a full day. Before we leave, we explain how soon it can be used and how to care for it.
- The room is masked, protected and ventilated.
- The bath is cleaned, degreased and any chips or rust repaired.
- The surface is prepared and a bonding primer applied.
- Several coats of new finish are sprayed on.
- The bath is left to cure and can generally be used the day after.
How to prepare
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
Ask for a price
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them over with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote. Quotes are free and you’re under no obligation.
Advice
Repairing versus replacing in St Ruan
Replacement only makes sense in a few cases: a cracked-through bath, a change of size or shape, or a full refit. In most other cases, resurfacing is the better choice. Prices start from £350. No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Why St Ruan clients choose us
- Everything repaired in place
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- We leave the room as we found it
- Same prices wherever you are
See our full price list and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
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Prices and what affects them
Resurfacing from £350. A fixed quote means you know the cost before you book. We look at:
- The material
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- How hard the colour is to match
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
The price depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed price from your pictures, so you know the cost before you book.
Send photos for a quote
We price nearly every job from photos. This is what to send:
- Where you are, by postcode
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- One sharp close-up of the damage
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the whole bath, include your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
What a repair can’t fix
We would rather lose a job than do one that won’t last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:
- A bath that’s rusted through
- A metal bath with a through crack
- An acrylic bath that flexes badly underfoot
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Basins & shower trays
- Cast iron baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Acrylic baths
- Pressed steel baths
For landlords and businesses
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
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.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is normally cheaper.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
Your questions about bath re-enamelling in St Ruan
Will the price change on the day?
If we find something the photos didn’t show, we explain it first. The price only changes if you agree.
Is it messy?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.
Is there any odour?
There can be some smell while we work, so we ventilate the room. It fades as everything cures.
How do I book?
Send photos through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787, and we will do the rest.
Does the bath have to be removed?
Not at all. We work on the bath in place, with the room protected and ventilated.
Can you fix a peeling bath coating?
Yes. Removing the old finish takes extra time, which we include in the price.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses across Cornwall.
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Landlords are frequently glad to have it sorted.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
