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Bath Re-enamelling in Berner's Cross
Damaged bath in Berner's Cross? We put it right where it is, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
DIY repairs versus a professional job
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
How we handle bath re-enamelling in Berner's Cross
The bath stays where it is, so your taps, tiles and plumbing are left alone. Most baths are done in one visit, with the bath ready to use the following day. Whether it’s chips and rust in more than one place and a peeling or bubbling previous coating, we can normally put it right, on pressed steel baths, Victorian roll-tops and cast iron baths alike.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. Just call us if there’s a problem and we’ll come back.
- Area
- Berner's Cross (EX19)
- Region
- Devon
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What a repair can’t fix
Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits:
- Holes rusted through the metal
- Plumbing leaks, which need a plumber
- A metal bath with a through crack
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think.
Materials we repair
- Victorian roll-tops
- Basins & shower trays
- Cast iron baths
- Acrylic baths
- Pressed steel baths
Signs you need bath re-enamelling in Berner's Cross
Enamel does not fail overnight. Years of cleaning, hard water and hot baths wear the gloss away, normally first under the taps and around the waste.
People usually call us when they notice something like this:
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
Questions to ask before booking
- Who turns up on the day
- When it can be used again
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- What happens if they find more damage
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are the classic candidate for re-enamelling. The body lasts for generations; only the enamel wears, so resurfacing gives them a new life.
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it relies on good support. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
What we do, step by step
We turn up at the time we agreed with you, introduces themselves and looks over the damage before anything else. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before any work starts. The work itself takes a full day, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- We mask and protect the room and ventilate it.
- The bath is cleaned, degreased and any chips or rust repaired.
- We key the surface and put on a bonding primer.
- We spray several coats of new enamel finish.
- We leave it to cure, and it’s normally ready the day after.
Getting ready for the visit
- Make sure the area is dry
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
Getting a price
Most clients in Berner's Cross get their price from pictures. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Related advice
Berner's Cross and the surrounding area
Berner's Cross is about 9 miles north of Okehampton, in Devon. Book a date that suits 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, from the larger towns to small villages.
Here we cover the EX19 postcode area. Jobs here include addresses on Exeter Road, High Street and Church Lane and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Berner's Cross, we cover Winkleigh (1 mile south-west), Wembworthy (2 miles north-east), Broadwoodkelly (2 miles south-west), Mid Devon (2 miles east) and Bondleigh (3 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Okehampton (9 miles south), Crediton (13 miles east), Newport (15 miles north), South Molton (12 miles north), Great Torrington (11 miles north-west) and Hatherleigh (6 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Berner's Cross
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Winkleigh Primary School, Seven Stars pub and Church of All Saints, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Eggesford station, about 3.4 miles north-east. A little further out are Millsome Castle (2.6 miles south-east).
What affects the price in Berner's Cross
Prices start from £350. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price depends on:
- The material and finish
- Whether we combine several jobs
- The colour and finish to match
- The size and number of damaged areas
We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Berner's Cross. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Quotes from your pictures
When you take your photos, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- Natural light rather than flash
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Any details about the material
- One picture of the whole bath
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, include your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
Berner's Cross questions
How durable is a resurfaced bath?
Look after it and it lasts. Avoid abrasive cleaners and suction mats.
Will you leave a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and we clean up when we have finished.
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.
Can you resurface a pink bath in white?
Yes. We can resurface a coloured bath in white, and the basin and toilet can be done too.
Can you do the outside of a roll-top?
Yes, roll-tops are a big part of our work. The inside is resurfaced, and we can refinish the outside as well.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
You get a fixed quote and available dates. If we need another angle, we will ask.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Yes, we frequently do. Removing the old work can add time, and that is in the quote.
Looking after it afterwards
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Have chips seen to early
- Keep suction mats out of the bath
- Don’t leave bottles, razors or sponges standing on the surface
- Wipe the bath dry after use in hard water areas
Treat the new finish gently at first: let it cure fully, then use mild cleaners only. From then on, avoid abrasives and suction mats.
On a worn bath, rust spots keep spreading, and each one adds to the preparation. Resurfacing before they spread keeps it simpler.
Landlord and trade work in Berner's Cross
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
Letting agents frequently send us photos straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
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