Cornwall · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Whitemoor, Cornwall
Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing in Whitemoor, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A coating lifting around the plughole
- A dull, rough surface that will not come clean
Common questions in Whitemoor
Does the bath have to be removed?
No. We resurface it in place, so the tiles and taps stay put.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes, often. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Can you price it without visiting?
In nearly every case. If photos don’t show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Generally, yes. Let us know what was used before and we will plan for it.
Are there extra charges for Whitemoor?
We do not add a call-out fee. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.
What happens next?
You will get a fixed quote back. You are under no obligation.
How long is the bath unusable?
Normally a day, then it’s ready to use the following day. Deeply pitted baths may need a second day.
Do you work in Whitemoor?
We do. Repair technicians travel to Whitemoor from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.
Bath re-enamelling in Whitemoor without replacing anything
Cast iron and steel baths are ideal for re-enamelling, and acrylic baths can be resurfaced too. The result is a smooth, even, glossy finish. Our technicians work on cast iron baths, Victorian roll-tops and basins & shower trays, and people most often call us about thin, worn enamel in places and stains that won’t shift.
You’re covered for a year from the day of the repair. Just call us if there is a problem and we’ll sort it.
- Where
- Whitemoor (PL26)
- County
- Cornwall
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What else we do in Whitemoor
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £350. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we look at:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- The material
- How many items we do on one visit
- What kind of damage it is
We charge the same wherever you are, so there is no premium for Whitemoor. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Getting a price from pictures
We price nearly every job from photos. This is what we need:
- Something in shot to show the size
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- The material, if you know it
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
Upload photos of the damage and one of the entire item, and tell us you are in Whitemoor, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
What a repair cannot fix
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- Holes rusted through the metal
- Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
- A poorly supported acrylic bath, until it’s firmed up
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think.
Materials we repair
- Pressed steel baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Acrylic baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Cast iron baths
DIY kit or professional repair?
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and give it the full curing time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
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 normally the cheaper route.
About Whitemoor
Whitemoor is about 4 miles north-west of St Austell, in Cornwall. Book a date that suits you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so there is no waiting around. Whitemoor is one of 644 towns and villages in Cornwall where we work.
We work across PL26 and the streets around it. We regularly work on streets such as North Road, Hensbro Close and Carn Bargus. Neighbouring places we cover include Nanpean (1 mile south-west), St Dennis (1 mile west), Hendra (1 mile west), Trezaise (1 mile north-east) and Goverseth (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Truro (12 miles south-west), Newquay (10 miles west), St Austell (4 miles south-east), Bodmin (8 miles north-east), Sandy Bottom (5 miles south-east) and Bethel (5 miles south-east).
What’s near Whitemoor
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Whitemoor Academy and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Roche station, about 2.6 miles north-east. Further afield, we also cover the area around Automobilia Motor Museum (3.5 miles south-west) and St Austell Community Hospital (5.3 miles south-east). Not far away are Hensbarrow Beacon and Tresayes Quarry.
What happens on the day
We begin by going over the job with you. After that, protection goes down around the work area and we start. Allow most of the day, and we will keep you posted as we go.
- The room is masked, protected and ventilated.
- Next we degrease the bath and fix chips and rust spots.
- The surface is prepared and a bonding primer applied.
- We spray on the new enamel finish in several coats.
- Once cured, normally by the following day, the bath is ready.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
Get a quote
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them over with your postcode, and you will get a fixed price back. Quotes are free and you are under no obligation.
Advice
Keeping it looking good
So the finish stays in good condition for years:
- Dry the bath after use to stop limescale
- Don’t leave a chip unrepaired
- Wash away dyes and oils after use
- Keep toiletries on a shelf rather than in the bath
Treat the new finish gently at first: give it the full curing time, then clean it gently. From then on, avoid abrasives and suction mats.
If a previous coating is starting to peel, do not pick at it. Moisture gets underneath and makes it worse, so have it stripped and resurfaced.
For landlords and businesses
For anyone letting property in or around Whitemoor, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Just send pictures for each address and we will come back with a combined price.
Letting agents frequently send us pictures straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
Repair or replace in Whitemoor?
A new bath means a plumber, lifting out the old bath, re-tiling or making good the walls and several days without a working bathroom. Resurfacing renews the whole surface with the bath left where it is. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. Compared with replacing, repairing typically costs far less, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Whitemoor
- Colour-matched on site
- A fixed quote before booking
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
See our pricing and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
What your bath is made of matters
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it relies on good support. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Pressed steel
Pressed steel baths take a new finish well, as long as any rust is dealt with first. Steel often rusts by the plughole, so we check it carefully.
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