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Bath Re-enamelling in Barbrook
Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing for homes and businesses in Barbrook and across Devon. Send pictures for a free, fixed quote.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Lots of chips and rust spots
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
What your bath is made of matters
Acrylic
Acrylic baths can be resurfaced too, using a system that bonds to acrylic. The bath needs to be firm and well supported for the finish to last.
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that is the part we put right.
About our bath re-enamelling in Barbrook
A re-enamelled bath looks and feels like a new one, without any of the disruption of replacing it. It’s ideal if you like your bathroom but not the state of the bath. Typical jobs include chips and rust in more than one place and a coating lifting around the plughole, across basins & shower trays, pressed steel baths and acrylic baths.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you’re not left on your own once we have gone.
- Area
- Barbrook (EX35)
- Area hub
- Devon
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Repair or replace in Barbrook?
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. In most other cases, resurfacing is the better choice. Prices start from £350. What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed price from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Barbrook
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- No need to remove anything
See our full price list and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Aftercare tips
To keep it looking its best for years:
- A quick wipe after use keeps limescale away
- Never use suction bath mats
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
- Store bottles off the bath
Dry the bath after use if possible, particularly with hard water, and rinse off any bath products.
If a previous coating is starting to peel, don’t pick at it. Moisture gets underneath and makes it worse, so have it stripped and resurfaced.
What we’re called out for in Barbrook
Enamel doesn’t fail overnight. Abrasive cleaners, limescale and years of use dull the surface, starting where water runs and sits.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- Wear marks under the taps
- Chips and rust in more than one place
- An old resurfacing that is failing
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
Comparing quotes
- How the colour is matched
- How your room will be protected
- How long it needs to cure
- Who will actually do the work
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FAQs for Barbrook
Is there a smell?
Yes, while we are applying the finish. We set up ventilation and the smell fades as it cures.
Do you resurface freestanding baths?
Yes. Inside and out.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
What does bath re-enamelling cost?
Prices start from £350. We give a fixed quote from your pictures. Send a close-up and a photo of the entire item with your EX35 postcode.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Can you make a coloured bath white?
Yes, white is the usual choice. Tell us what you’d like when you ask for a quote.
How long will the bath be out of use?
Normally a day, then it’s ready to use the following day. Deeply pitted baths may need a second day.
What do you need from me?
Photos of the damage, a photo of the whole bath and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
Barbrook and nearby
Barbrook is about 13 miles north-east of Barnstaple, in Devon. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. Our technicians cover 586 places across Devon, from the larger towns to small villages.
We work across EX35 and the streets around it. That includes homes on Ilkerton Hill, Barbrook Road and Stock Hill and the roads around them. Close by, we cover West Lyn (1 mile north-east), Lynton (1 mile north), Lynmouth (1 mile north-east), Bodley (3 miles south-west) and Parracombe (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Barnstaple (13 miles south-west), Ilfracombe (12 miles west), Newport (13 miles south-west), South Molton (14 miles south), Roundswell (15 miles south-west) and Pilton (13 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Barbrook
Our clients here include homes close to Beggars Roost Inn, Lynton Church of England Primary School and St Bartholomew's. Other landmarks nearby include Beacon Castle (3.3 miles west). For a walk, there is Wind Hill.
Honest limits
A repair is not always the answer, and we’ll tell you before we start. We cannot fix:
- Anything hidden under an old coating, until we remove it
- Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
- Acrylic that moves when you stand in it
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Materials we repair
- Cast iron baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Acrylic baths
- Basins & shower trays
How the visit works
On the day, we arrive at the time we’ve 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 mask and protect the room and ventilate it.
- Next we degrease the bath and fix chips and rust spots.
- We key the surface and put on a bonding primer.
- Several coats of new finish are sprayed on.
- Once cured, normally by the day after, the bath is ready.
Before we arrive
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
Get a quote
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, add your postcode and send them over. You’ll get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
Related advice
Prices and what affects them
Resurfacing from £350. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price is based on:
- What the surface is made of
- The colour and finish to match
- How many items we do on one visit
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
We charge the same wherever you are, so there is no premium for Barbrook. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Quotes from your pictures
Phone photos are fine. Make sure they show:
- Details of any past repairs
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
For most jobs, pictures 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.
Work for landlords and builders
For anyone letting property in or around Barbrook, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send photos for each address and we will come back with a combined price.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
