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Bath Re-enamelling for Ashwater homes
Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing for householders, landlords and businesses in Ashwater. Send pictures for a free, fixed quote.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Brown or grey marks that don’t clean off
- Enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough
Your questions about bath re-enamelling in Ashwater
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Typically, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Yes, we frequently do. Removing the old work can add time, and that’s in the quote.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. After that, you can carry on with your day.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged.
Can you fix a peeling bath coating?
In most cases. We strip the failing coating and resurface it properly. Tell us about it when you ask for a quote.
Will there be a smell?
A little, depending on the job. Open windows and an extractor fan help, and it soon fades.
Which areas do you work in?
We work UK-wide, and that includes Ashwater. Prices don’t change with location.
Will the bath be moved?
No, it stays where it is. Everything is done in your bathroom, with the room protected and ventilated.
Bath re-enamelling in Ashwater without replacing anything
Re-enamelling is a one-day job for most baths, and you can use the bath the next day. Taps, tiles, panels and plumbing all stay in place. If you are dealing with staining under the taps and around the waste and an outdated colour you’d like to change, we can generally put it right, whatever the material.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something isn’t right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Location
- Ashwater (EX21)
- Region
- Devon
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Towns and villages near Ashwater
What else we do in Ashwater
How to care for the repair
Simple care helps the repair last. Our advice:
- Never use suction bath mats
- Keep toiletries on a shelf rather than in the bath
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
- Respect the curing time we give you
Give the finish its full curing time before using the bath. Then, gentle cleaning with a soft cloth is enough.
Worn enamel only gets rougher with time, and rust spots spread under the surface. Resurfacing sooner means less repair work first.
What we’re called out for in Ashwater
Once enamel loses its gloss, it stains more easily, and scrubbing it wears it down further. That is the point where re-enamelling makes sense.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- Brown or grey marks that do not clean off
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
- Lots of chips and rust spots
- A dull, rough surface that will not come clean
What to look for in a quote
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- Who turns up on the day
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- How long it needs to cure
How it works
On the day, we arrive at the time we have agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. Expect it to take the best part of a day. We tidy up before we leave and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- We check the bath and agree the finish with you.
- Everything around the bath is masked and covered.
- We degrease the bath, fix any damage and key the surface.
- Primer and finish coats are applied.
- We remove the masking, tidy up and give you the curing time.
How to prepare
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Let us know about parking or access
- Let us know which floor the room is on
How to get a price
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire bath, we can price the job.
Related advice
When we would advise against a repair
We won’t take on work that will not last, so here’s what a repair cannot put right:
- Steel that has corroded right through
- An acrylic bath that flexes badly underfoot
- Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Pressed steel baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Acrylic baths
- Cast iron baths
- Basins & shower trays
Repair or replace in Ashwater?
Replacement only makes sense in a few cases: a cracked-through bath, a change of size or shape, or a full refit. Otherwise, resurfacing generally wins. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is usually a fraction of the price, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why Ashwater clients choose us
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- No need to remove anything
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
Take a look at our pricing and bath cost comparison.
Can I fix it myself?
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair will not last.
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.
What bath re-enamelling costs
Prices start from £350. There is no area surcharge for Ashwater. The price reflects:
- The material and finish
- The colour and finish to match
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Whether we combine several jobs
Our prices are the same across the UK, so there’s no premium for Ashwater. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Send pictures for a quote
You can generally get a fixed quote without us visiting. To make it quick:
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- The material, if you know it
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
- One sharp close-up of the damage
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. Quotes are free and no obligation.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
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.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that is what we repair.
Covering Ashwater
Ashwater is about 14 miles north-west of Tavistock, in Devon. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Ashwater is one of 586 towns and villages in Devon where we work.
Our visits in EX21 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Neighbouring places we cover include Clawton (3 miles north-west), St Giles on the Heath (4 miles south-west), Halwill Junction (5 miles north-east), Boyton (5 miles south-west) and Bratton Clovelly (5 miles east). Further out, we also cover Tavistock (14 miles south-east), Okehampton (13 miles east), Holsworthy (6 miles north-west), Tiddy Brook Meadows (15 miles south-east), Hatherleigh (11 miles north-east) and Whitchurch (15 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Ashwater
We visit homes around Village Inn, Church of St Peter and Ashwater Primary School and the streets around them. Green spaces nearby include Roadford Lake.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
