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Bath Re-enamelling in Bideford
We travel to Bideford for full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
- Lots of chips and rust spots
Bath re-enamelling at your home in Bideford
We resurface cast iron, steel and acrylic baths, including roll-tops and period baths. Several coats of finish go on over a bonding primer, once the bath has been cleaned, repaired and prepared. We’re frequently asked to fix a peeling or bubbling previous coating and a dull, rough surface that won’t come clean, in Victorian roll-tops, pressed steel baths and cast iron baths.
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
- Area
- Bideford (EX39)
- County
- Devon
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
The process
Here’s how a visit normally runs: we arrive on time, protect everything around the work area, carry out the work and clear up. Allow most of the day from start to finish. Before we go, we will explain how long to leave it and how to look after it.
- We check the bath and agree the finish with you.
- 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.
Getting ready for the visit
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
How to get a price
Upload a photo of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, and tell us you’re in Bideford, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
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Your questions about bath re-enamelling in Bideford
Can a failed resurfacing be redone?
Yes, we do this regularly. Stripping the old coating adds time, so it’s reflected in the quote.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it isn’t worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
Is there a smell?
Some odour is normal while we spray, so we ventilate the room. It fades as the coating cures.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Do you charge for travel?
We don’t add a call-out fee. Your fixed quote includes everything.
How quickly can you book me in?
We’ll give you dates with your quote. If it’s urgent, say so and we will do what we can.
What happens after I send photos?
You’ll get a fixed quote back, generally with dates to choose from. You are under no obligation.
Can tenants book a repair?
Of course. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
Work for landlords and builders
For anyone letting property in or around Bideford, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send pictures for each address and we will price them together.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Bideford use us as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.
When we’d advise against a repair
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- A bath split right through the body
- A bath that is rusted through
- Anything hidden under an old coating, until we remove it
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
What we work on
- Victorian roll-tops
- Cast iron baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Acrylic baths
- Pressed steel baths
Common problems we fix in Bideford
By the time a bath is a few decades old, it may have a mix of issues: dull areas, chips, rust and staining. Re-enamelling deals with all of them in one go.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- A dull, rough surface that will not come clean
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
- Wear marks under the taps
- Chips and rust in more than one place
Comparing quotes
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- Who turns up on the day
- If travel is included in the price
- When it can be used again
Also near Bideford
More services for Bideford
Repair or replace: which is better?
There are times replacing is better: a cracked-through bath, a change of size or shape, or a full refit. Otherwise, resurfacing typically wins. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. Compared with replacing, repairing generally costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Why book with us
- Colour-matched on site
- One visit for most repairs
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- One price list for the entire UK
Read our pricing and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
About Bideford
Bideford is about 36 miles north-west of Exeter, in Devon. Whether you are in the middle of Bideford or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Our technicians cover all 586 towns and villages in Devon.
All of EX39 is within our area. That includes homes on Market Place, High Street and Victoria Gardens. Bideford sits on or near the A39 and A386, so getting to you is simple. Nearby, we also work in East-the-Water (1 mile east), Northam (2 miles north), Abbotsham (2 miles west), Westward Ho! (2 miles north-west) and Appledore (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Barnstaple (8 miles north-east), Ilfracombe (14 miles north), Braunton (7 miles north), Newport (8 miles north-east), Roundswell (6 miles north-east) and Pilton (8 miles north-east). Bideford is one of the larger places we cover in Devon.
Around Bideford
We visit homes around Bideford College, West Croft School and Church of St Mary and the streets around them. You’ll also find Edgehill College (0.5 miles north-west) and The Lamb Inn (within half a mile south-west). Nearby you will also find Bideford Community Hospital (less than half a mile north-west) and Kenwith Castle (1.2 miles north-west). Open spaces near Bideford include Staddon Hill and Horsey Island.
Looking after it afterwards
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts. Here’s what we suggest:
- Fix dripping taps quickly
- Don’t let dyes or oils sit on the finish
- Never use suction bath mats
- Wipe the bath dry after use in hard water areas
Give the finish its full curing time before using the bath. After that, a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs.
Avoid scrubbing a dull bath with abrasive cleaners. It removes more of the surface.
Different materials, different repairs
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Pressed steel
Steel baths re-enamel well, once any rust has been treated. Rust around the waste is common on steel, so we pay close attention there.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
