Plymouth · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Bickleigh, Plymouth
Damaged bath in Bickleigh? We put it right where it is, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
- A coloured bath you want in white
For landlords and businesses
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. Several plots can be done in one visit.
We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, pictures and access details and we will handle the rest.
Bath re-enamelling at your home in Bickleigh
Re-enamelling is a one-day job for most baths, and you can use the bath the day after. Nothing is disconnected or removed. We regularly repair cast iron baths, acrylic baths and Victorian roll-tops, and common reasons people get in touch are worn patches where water runs and sits and a bath in a colour that no longer suits.
Whatever the size of the job, you get the same one-year guarantee in Bickleigh and across Plymouth.
- Location
- Bickleigh (PL6)
- Area hub
- Plymouth
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Can I fix it myself?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is normally cheaper.
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 will not last.
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How to care for the repair
Once the work has cured, treat it gently:
- Don’t let dyes or oils sit on the finish
- Leave the bath for the full curing time before using it
- Use washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
- Do not leave bottles, razors or sponges standing on the surface
Dry the bath after use if possible, especially in hard water areas, and rinse off any bath products.
Leave a peeling coating alone. Moisture gets underneath and makes it worse, so it’s better to have it stripped and redone.
How we price bath re-enamelling
Resurfacing from £350. You will not pay by the hour. The price is based on:
- Whether we combine several jobs
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- What kind of damage it is
Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Send pictures for a quote
When you take your photos, a few simple things make all the difference:
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Natural light rather than flash
- One picture of the entire bath
We price from photos so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and you will get a fixed figure back.
FAQs for Bickleigh
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Yes, regularly. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
Someone resurfaced my bath and it’s peeling. Can you help?
Yes. Removing the old finish takes extra time, which we include in the price.
Do you need to take the bath out?
Not at all. We work on the bath in place, with the room masked and ventilated.
Can tenants book a repair?
We are happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit normally costs less than separate visits. Include pictures of each item.
Can you price it without visiting?
In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the photos cannot show what we need.
Is it messy?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
The price is fixed for what the photos show. If there is more, we’ll tell you before starting.
Should you replace it?
Replacement only makes sense in a few cases: a cracked-through bath, a change of size or shape, or a full refit. In most other cases, resurfacing is the better choice. Prices start from £350. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. You’ll see the full price before you book.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Bickleigh
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Same prices wherever you are
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- One visit for most repairs
Take a look at our full price list and bath cost comparison.
What we do, step by step
We work cleanly and quietly, so you can stay at home while we’re there. Protection goes down first, then the job itself takes a full day. At the end we talk you through the curing time and the aftercare.
- First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
- We clean and degrease the bath and repair any chips or rust.
- The surface is prepared and a bonding primer applied.
- Several coats of new finish are sprayed on.
- We leave it to cure, and it’s normally ready the next day.
Preparing for the visit
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
How to get a price
Most clients in Bickleigh get their price from photos. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
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Covering Bickleigh
Bickleigh is about 4 miles north-east of Plymouth, in Plymouth. Whether you’re in the middle of Bickleigh or on the outskirts, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Bickleigh is one of 59 places in Plymouth where we work.
Postcode districts we cover here: PL6. Whether you live on New Road and Hatshill Farm Close or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. If you are just outside Bickleigh, we cover Wotter (2 miles east), Leigham (3 miles south), Lee Moor (3 miles east), Axtown (3 miles north) and Meavy (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Plymouth (4 miles south-west), Mannamead (5 miles south-west), Lipson (5 miles south-west), Mutley (5 miles south-west), North Prospect (5 miles south-west) and Stoke (6 miles south-west).
Near you in Bickleigh
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Tor Bridge High, Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School and Church of St Mary. For rail, the closest station is Bere Ferrers station, about 4.5 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Derriford Hospital (2.3 miles south-west) and Yelverton Paperweight Centre (3.6 miles north). Not far away are Crown Hill Down.
Common problems we fix in Bickleigh
Often the bath has just had decades of use. Underneath, a cast iron or steel bath is normally as strong as ever.
Clients normally contact us about:
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
- Thin, worn enamel in places
- Lots of chips and rust spots
Comparing quotes
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- What aftercare is recommended
- How soon you can use it again
Honest limits
We will not take on work that will not last, so these are the limits:
- Anything hidden under an old coating, until we remove it
- Plumbing leaks, which need a plumber
- A bath split right through the body
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think.
Materials we repair
- Pressed steel baths
- Cast iron baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Basins & shower trays
- Acrylic baths
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
