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Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Allercombe, Devon
Bath re-enamelling in and around Allercombe: a fixed quote from photos, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Several chips and rust patches
- A coloured bath you want in white
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: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair won’t last.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is normally cheaper.
How we handle bath re-enamelling in Allercombe
We clean, repair and prime the bath before spraying the new finish. The preparation is what makes it last, and we take our time over it. If you are dealing with a roll-top that’s seen better days and chips and rust in more than one place, we can help, whatever the material.
Whatever the size of the job, you get the same one-year guarantee in Allercombe and across Devon.
- Where
- Allercombe (EX5)
- Region
- Devon
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What happens on the day
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive at the agreed slot, protect everything around the work area, carry out the work and tidy away. Allow most of the day. Before we go, we will explain when it can be used and how to care for it.
- The bathroom is protected and ventilation set up.
- We remove the old silicone and deep clean the bath.
- We repair chips, rust spots and pitting.
- The surface is keyed and primed for the new finish.
- Several coats of finish are sprayed on, then it cures.
Getting ready for the visit
- Make sure the area is dry
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
Getting a price
For a price in Allercombe, the easiest route is pictures: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
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Keeping it looking good
How the surface is treated afterwards matters:
- Keep toiletries on a shelf rather than in the bath
- Keep suction mats out of the bath
- Rinse off hair dye, oils and bath bombs right away
- A quick wipe after use keeps limescale away
Rinse away dyes, oils and bath bombs straight after use, as they can stain. Repair dripping taps promptly.
Avoid scrubbing a dull bath with abrasive cleaners. It just wears the enamel further.
What we’re called out for in Allercombe
Enamel’s shine is only skin deep, and abrasive cleaning slowly wears it away. After years of use, the surface becomes porous and stains easily.
Look out for any of the following:
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
- A coating lifting around the plughole
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
Comparing quotes
- What aftercare is recommended
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- What protection goes down before work starts
Where we work around Allercombe
Allercombe is about 6 miles north-west of Sidmouth, in Devon. We agree a date that works for you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so you’re not left waiting in all day. We cover 586 places in Devon.
Postcode districts we cover here: EX5. Jobs here include addresses on Turkey Lane, Palmer's Lane and Allercombe Hill. Close by, we cover Aller Grove (1 mile north-east), Marsh Green (1 mile south-west), West Hill (1 mile south-east), Whimple (2 miles north) and Rockbeare (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Exeter (7 miles west), Exmouth (8 miles south), Tiverton (13 miles north-west), Teignmouth (15 miles south-west), Sidmouth (6 miles south-east) and Honiton (8 miles north-east).
Near you in Allercombe
The nearest railway station is Whimple station, about 1.8 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Heavitree Isolation Hospital (5.5 miles west) and Ottery Heritage Museum (3.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Aylesbeare Common RSPB reserve.
What a repair cannot fix
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- Anything hidden under an old coating, until we remove it
- Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
- An acrylic bath that flexes badly underfoot
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.
What we work on
- Acrylic baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Cast iron baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Basins & shower trays
Landlord and trade work in Allercombe
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
What bath re-enamelling costs
Resurfacing from £350. Every quote is fixed and free. What we take into account:
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- What the surface is made of
- Doing more than one item at once
Compared with replacing, repairing typically costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Getting a price from photos
You can normally get a fixed quote without us visiting. To make it quick:
- What it’s made of, if you know
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- One picture of the whole bath
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed quote back. There’s no charge for the quote and you’re under no obligation.
FAQs for Allercombe
Can you resurface a pink bath in white?
Yes, white is the usual choice. Mention the colour you want when you send photos.
Is there any odour?
There can be some smell while we work. It fades as everything cures.
When can you do it?
Your quote comes with available dates. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
Are you accredited?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.
Will the bath be moved?
No. We resurface it in place, so the tiles and taps stay put.
Is there a call-out fee?
Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Can a failed resurfacing be redone?
Yes. Removing the old finish takes extra time, which we include in the price.
Repair or replace: which is better?
There are times replacing is better: if the bath is cracked through, if you want a different size or shape, or if you are refitting the entire room anyway. Otherwise, resurfacing generally wins. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Why us?
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Generally one visit, start to finish
- Fixed prices from your pictures
- No need to remove anything
Read our pricing or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
