Cornwall · England
Bath Re-enamelling for Trethurgy homes
Local bath re-enamelling for Trethurgy: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A coating lifting around the plughole
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
Bath re-enamelling at your home in Trethurgy
Re-enamelling is a one-day job for most baths, and you can use the bath the following day. Taps, tiles, panels and plumbing all stay in place. We are frequently asked to fix a bath that stays dull however much you clean it and lots of chips and rust spots, on basins & shower trays, pressed steel baths and acrylic baths.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything is not right, ring us and we will come back.
- Where
- Trethurgy (PL26)
- Region
- Cornwall
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
How the visit works
Visits start with a quick look at the job together, so you know exactly what we’re doing. Then the area is sheeted and masked and the work begins. You can expect it to take a full day, and we will tell you if anything changes.
- We sheet, mask and ventilate the room.
- 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.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Have a window or extractor fan available
Getting a price
We price from pictures so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through.
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Repair or replace in Trethurgy?
There are times replacing is better: if the bath is cracked through, if you want a different size or shape, or if you’re refitting the whole room anyway. In most other cases, resurfacing is the better choice. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. Compared with replacing, a repair is typically a fraction of the price, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why book with us
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Generally one visit, start to finish
- Same prices wherever you are
See our prices page and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
FAQs for Trethurgy
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and we will quote them together.
How durable is a resurfaced bath?
That depends on preparation and how the bath is treated. Properly prepared and looked after, it lasts well, and our work is guaranteed for a year.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Typically, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Will there be a smell?
There can be some smell while we work, so we ventilate the room. It fades as everything cures.
What information do you need?
Some pictures, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, we only need access to the room.
How long does re-enamelling take?
One day for most baths, ready the next day. We give you timings with the quote.
Someone resurfaced my bath and it’s peeling. Can you help?
In most cases. The old coating comes off before we resurface it. Tell us about it when you ask for a quote.
How do I get a price for bath re-enamelling in Trethurgy?
Prices start from £350. Because every job differs, we price from photos. You will get a fixed figure before booking.
About Trethurgy
Trethurgy is about 2 miles north of St Austell, in Cornwall. Whether you are in the middle of Trethurgy or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Trethurgy is one of 644 places in Cornwall where we work.
Our visits in PL26 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Nearby, we also work in Carluddon (1 mile west), Penwithick (1 mile north-west), Treverbyn (1 mile west), Bodelva (1 mile south-east) and Scredda (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Truro (15 miles south-west), Newquay (14 miles west), Bodmin (7 miles north), Liskeard (15 miles north-east), Addington (15 miles north-east) and Wadebridge (11 miles north).
Local landmarks in Trethurgy
We visit homes around Poltair School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Luxulyan station, about 1.7 miles north. Further afield, we also cover the area around St Austell Community Hospital (2.8 miles south) and Luxulyan Museum And Heritage Centre (1.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Trethurgy include Tresayes Quarry and Hensbarrow Beacon.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Restormel (2.4 miles south-west)
Towns and villages near Trethurgy
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Different materials, different repairs
Pressed steel
Pressed steel baths take a new finish well, as long as any rust is dealt with first. Rust around the waste is common on steel, so we pay close attention there.
Roll-top and period baths
We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, with the outside refinished as well.
How we price bath re-enamelling
Prices start from £350. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we take into account:
- The material
- Doing more than one item at once
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- How much damage there is
A repair usually costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send photos and we’ll give you the exact figure.
Quotes from your photos
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. Try to include:
- Any details about the material
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Common problems we fix in Trethurgy
Enamel doesn’t fail overnight. Abrasive cleaners, limescale and years of use wear the gloss away, starting where water runs and sits.
The things clients typically mention when they call are:
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
- Several chips and rust patches
- Stains that will not shift
Questions to ask before you book
- How changes to the job are handled
- Whether they match the colour on site
- How your room will be protected
- How to look after the finish
DIY kit or professional repair?
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
Looking after it afterwards
Once the work has cured, treat it gently:
- A dripping tap should be fixed promptly
- Leave the bath for the full curing time before using it
- Do not let dyes or oils sit on the finish
- Use washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
A quick rinse and wipe after use helps, especially in hard water areas, to stop limescale building up.
Avoid scrubbing a dull bath with abrasive cleaners. It just wears the enamel further.
When we would advise against a repair
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- Holes rusted through the metal
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- Problems we cannot see until an old finish comes off
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Acrylic baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Basins & shower trays
- Cast iron baths
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
