Cornwall · England
Bath Re-enamelling in Wadebridge
Damaged bath in Wadebridge? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Chips and rust in more than one place
- Wear marks under the taps
About Wadebridge
Wadebridge is about 6 miles north-west of Bodmin, in Cornwall. Book a date that suits you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so there’s no waiting around. We cover 644 places in Cornwall.
Jobs in PL27 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Foundry Street, Foundry Terrace and Molesworth Street, and we cover them all. Wadebridge sits on or near the A39 and B3314, which makes travel easy. Close by, we cover Dunveth (1 mile west), Burniere (1 mile north), Bodieve (1 mile north), Egloshayle (1 mile east) and Trevanson (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Newquay (12 miles south-west), St Austell (12 miles south), Bodmin (6 miles south-east), Sandy Bottom (12 miles south), Bethel (12 miles south) and Nansledan (11 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Wadebridge
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Wadebridge School, St Petroc's Church and The Swan Hotel, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Bodmin Hospital (5.4 miles south-east) and North Cornwall (within half a mile south-east). Green spaces nearby include St Breock Downs.
Bath re-enamelling in Wadebridge, done in place
We re-enamel plenty of period and roll-top baths, which would be difficult and expensive to replace. Resurfacing them in place keeps the original bath. If you are dealing with stains that won’t shift and a coating lifting around the plughole, we can help.
All our work is covered by our one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Wadebridge (PL27)
- Region
- Cornwall
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What we are called out for in Wadebridge
Often the bath has just had decades of use, with nothing wrong except the surface. The body of the bath is usually perfectly sound.
Send us a picture if you notice any of these:
- A coating lifting around the plughole
- Wear marks under the taps
- Several chips and rust patches
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
What your quote should include
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- How your room will be protected
- How to look after the finish
- How the colour is matched
Should you replace it?
If the bath is sound, re-enamelling is normally much cheaper than replacing it, when you count removal, plumbing, tiling and decorating. It’s also far quicker. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. Set against the cost of replacement, repairing typically costs far less, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Wadebridge
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- One price list for the entire UK
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
See our prices page and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
What a repair cannot fix
Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits too:
- Steel that has corroded right through
- Anything hidden under an old coating, until we remove it
- A bath split right through the body
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.
What we work on
- Pressed steel baths
- Cast iron baths
- Acrylic baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Basins & shower trays
How we price bath re-enamelling
Prices start from £350. There is no charge for travel to Wadebridge. The price comes down to:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- How many items we do on one visit
- How easy the damage is to reach
- What the surface is made of
A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send pictures and you will get a fixed figure.
Send pictures for a quote
Two or three clear pictures are usually enough. Try to include:
- Something in shot to show the size
- Any details about the material
- Details of any past repairs
- Where you are, by postcode
For a price in Wadebridge, pictures are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Looking after it afterwards
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- A dripping tap should be fixed promptly
- Wash away dyes and oils after use
- Dry the bath after use to stop limescale
- Keep suction mats out of the bath
Stick to mild, non-abrasive cleaners, avoid suction bath mats, and do not leave bottles or razors standing on the surface.
Leave a peeling coating alone. Water gets under it and the damage spreads, so have it stripped and resurfaced.
What your bath is made of matters
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
Roll-top and period baths
We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
How the visit works
You do not need to empty the room beforehand. Everything we use comes in the van with us, lay protective sheets and get going once we have agreed what we are doing. It normally takes most of the day, and you are welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
- We clean and degrease the bath and repair any chips or rust.
- The surface is prepared and a bonding primer applied.
- We spray on the new enamel finish in several coats.
- Once cured, normally by the next day, the bath is ready.
Preparing for the visit
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
Ask for a price
To get a price, send two or three pictures through our quote form or call us. We will say right away whether it can be repaired.
Advice
Other services in Wadebridge
Should I try a DIY kit first?
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
Questions from Wadebridge
What does bath re-enamelling cost?
Prices start from £350. Every job gets a fixed price from your photos. Send a close-up and a photo of the whole item and your postcode.
Is there a guarantee?
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. You won’t be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
Will the bath be moved?
No. We resurface it in place, so nothing else is disturbed.
What happens after I send pictures?
You will get a fixed quote back, generally with dates to choose from. You are under no obligation.
Do you charge for travel?
Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.
What information do you need?
Send photos through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787.
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