Devon · England
Bath Re-enamelling for Ash Cross homes
Local bath re-enamelling for Ash Cross: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Several chips and rust patches
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
Bath re-enamelling in Ash Cross without replacing anything
Resurfacing renews the entire surface of the bath without a refit. It’s the answer when the entire bath is tired rather than one spot. Whether it’s an original cast iron bath that needs restoring and thin, worn enamel in places, we can help.
Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Ash Cross (EX20)
- Region
- Devon
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Ash Cross and the surrounding area
Ash Cross is about 12 miles south of Bideford, in Devon. From the centre of Ash Cross to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Ash Cross is one of 586 places in Devon where we work.
Postcode districts we cover here: EX20. Close by, we cover Petrockstowe (1 mile north-west), Sheepwash (2 miles south-west), Highampton (3 miles south-west), Buckland Filleigh (3 miles west) and Black Torrington (4 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Barnstaple (15 miles north), Bideford (12 miles north), Okehampton (9 miles south-east), Newport (15 miles north), Roundswell (15 miles north) and East-the-Water (12 miles north).
Landmarks near Ash Cross
Typical jobs here are in homes near Church of St Petrock and Laurels Inn and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Barometer World (2.6 miles north).
Ash Cross questions
Are there extra charges for Ash Cross?
Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Does the bath have to be removed?
No. We resurface it in place, so the tiles and taps stay put.
Can landlords book you?
Yes, frequently. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
Can a failed resurfacing be redone?
In most cases. We strip the failing coating and resurface it properly. Mention it when you send photos.
Can you price it without visiting?
In nearly every case. If photos don’t show enough, we will ask for another angle.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
What information do you need?
Send pictures through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787.
How we price bath re-enamelling
Prices start from £350. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price is based on:
- How many items we do on one visit
- How easy the damage is to reach
- How hard the colour is to match
- The material
The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed quote from your pictures, so you know the cost before booking.
How to get a fixed price
The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what helps:
- Natural light rather than flash
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Where you are, by postcode
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Should you replace it?
Replacing a bath can take several days across several trades. Resurfacing takes one technician and usually a day, and the bath is usable the day after. Prices start from £350. We don’t add extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Ash Cross
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- One price list for the entire UK
- Usually one visit, start to finish
- Fixed prices from your pictures
See our pricing and bath cost comparison.
Common problems we fix in Ash Cross
Often the bath has just had decades of use, and only the surface is worn. Underneath, a cast iron or steel bath is typically as strong as ever.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
- A dull, rough surface that won’t come clean
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
- Several chips and rust patches
What to look for in a quote
- What prep work is covered
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- Whether a trained technician does the job
Also near Ash Cross
What else we do in Ash Cross
Looking after it afterwards
It’s all simple stuff, just a few sensible habits:
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
- Wash away dyes and oils after use
- Do not leave bottles, razors or sponges standing on the surface
- Do not leave a chip unrepaired
Rinse away dyes, oils and bath bombs straight after use, because they can mark the finish. Repair dripping taps promptly.
Don’t try to scrub a worn bath back to shine. It removes more of the surface and makes resurfacing more work.
What we do, step by step
When we visit, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. Expect it to take most of the day. We clean up when we are done and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- First we look the bath over and confirm the finish.
- Taps, tiles and the floor are masked off.
- The bath is degreased, repaired and keyed.
- We apply the primer and then the finish coats.
- We remove the masking, tidy up and give you the curing time.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
How to get a price
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and we’ll come back with a fixed figure.
Advice
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 typically the cheaper route.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
Repairs by material
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
Roll-top and period baths
Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, with the outside refinished as well.
What we can’t put right
We will not take on work that will not last, so here’s what a repair cannot put right:
- A bath that’s rusted through
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- Acrylic that moves when you stand in it
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think.
Surfaces we repair
- Cast iron baths
- Acrylic baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Victorian roll-tops
- Pressed steel baths
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
