Plymouth · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in West Hoe, Plymouth
We travel to West Hoe for full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Chips and rust in more than one place
- Brown or grey marks that don’t clean off
What affects the price in West Hoe
Resurfacing from £350. We price every job individually. What matters most is:
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- How much damage there is
- How many items we do on one visit
- Unusual colours or finishes
Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Getting a price from pictures
Photographing the damage takes a minute. Try to send:
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
You do not need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.
How we handle bath re-enamelling in West Hoe
We re-enamel a lot of period and roll-top baths, which would be difficult and expensive to replace. Doing them in place keeps an original feature. Whether it’s an original cast iron bath that needs restoring and lots of chips and rust spots, we can help, whatever the material.
Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Area
- West Hoe (PL1, PL4)
- County
- Plymouth
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I try a DIY kit first?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is usually the cheaper route.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and give it the full curing time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
Repair or replace: which is better?
If the bath is sound, re-enamelling is typically much cheaper than replacing it, when you count removal, plumbing, tiling and decorating. It’s much quicker too. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send photos and you will get a fixed figure.
Why us?
- Fixed prices from your pictures
- We leave the room as we found it
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
Read our prices page and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Also near West Hoe
Also in West Hoe
For landlords and businesses
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.
Common questions in West Hoe
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Yes, regularly. Removing the old work can add time, and that is in the quote.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Landlords are often glad to have it sorted before the end of a tenancy.
Can pets and children be at home?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we’re working in. We will let you know when it’s safe to use again.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.
Will the new finish last?
A well-prepared finish lasts a long time if it’s looked after. Gentle cleaning, no suction mats.
Is there a call-out fee?
There’s no separate call-out charge. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Of course, and it usually saves money. Send pictures of everything together and you will get one combined price.
When a repair isn’t the answer
It helps to know what we can’t do:
- A bath split right through the body
- Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
- Steel that has corroded right through
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Acrylic baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Cast iron baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Victorian roll-tops
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
Roll-top and period baths
Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
Keeping it looking good
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Use washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
- Store bottles off the bath
- Don’t let dyes or oils sit on the finish
- Respect the curing time we give you
Wipe the bath dry after use where you can, and rinse away any product left on the surface.
Rust spots on a worn bath get worse with time and make the job bigger. It’s simpler to resurface before they spread.
About West Hoe
West Hoe is about 1 mile south-east of Stonehouse, in Plymouth. Our repair technicians come to clients in West Hoe, so there’s no workshop to go to. West Hoe is one of 59 places in Plymouth we cover.
Jobs in PL1 and PL4 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes on Hoe Road, Bath Lane and Cliff Road and the roads around them. If you are just outside West Hoe, we cover Hoe (1 mile north-east), Stonehouse (1 mile north-west), Millbridge (1 mile north-west), Cattedown (1 mile east) and Cremyll (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Burraton (5 miles north-west), St Budeaux (3 miles north-west), Plympton St Maurice (5 miles east), Plymstock (3 miles east), Sherford (4 miles east) and St Stephens (5 miles north-west).
Near you in West Hoe
We visit homes around The Waterfront pub, Devonport High School for Boys and St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School. Other local landmarks include Royal Chapel of St Katherine-upon-the-Hoe (0.5 miles east), City College Plymouth (1.1 miles north-west), Millbay Park (within half a mile north-west) and The Plymouth Athenaeum (within half a mile north). The closest station to West Hoe is Plymouth station, about 1 mile north. Other landmarks nearby include Freedom Fields Hospital (1.4 miles north-east) and Plymouth Castle (0.6 miles east). For a walk, there’s Penlee Battery.
What we do, step by step
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive on time, sheet and mask the area around the job, do the job and tidy away. Allow a full day. Before we go, we will explain when 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.
- We leave it to cure, and it’s normally ready the next day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Let us know which floor the room is on
Get a quote
Most customers in West Hoe get their price from photos. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
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About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
