Devon · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Bowd, Devon
Problem with your bath in Bowd? We put it right where it is, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
- Brown or grey marks that don’t clean off
Bath re-enamelling in Bowd, done in place
We resurface cast iron, steel and acrylic baths, including roll-tops and period baths. The finish is sprayed on in several coats over a bonding primer, after the bath has been cleaned, repaired and keyed. Common call-outs are for enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough and several chips and rust patches, on basins & shower trays, pressed steel baths and acrylic baths.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there’s a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Area
- Bowd (EX10)
- Area hub
- Devon
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
How it works
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, cover and mask the work area, then carry out the work, which typically takes a full day. If we find something your pictures didn’t show, we will explain it before carrying on.
- 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.
- The masking comes off, we tidy up and tell you when it can be used.
How to prepare
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Ensure the area is dry
- Open a window if you can
How to get a price
There’s no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
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FAQs for Bowd
What information do you need?
Some pictures, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, we only need access to the room.
How long does re-enamelling take?
Normally one day, with the bath ready the following day. Deeply pitted baths may need a second day.
Will the price change on the day?
We will show you and explain before doing anything extra. You won’t be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
Is my repair covered?
Yes, for a year. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Does the bath have to be removed?
No. We resurface it in place, so the tiles and taps stay put.
Will you leave a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
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.
Keeping it looking good
Nothing complicated is needed, just a few sensible habits:
- Do not leave a chip unrepaired
- Do not let dyes or oils sit on the finish
- Stick to gentle, non-abrasive cleaners
- A quick wipe after use keeps limescale away
Use mild, non-abrasive cleaners, do not use suction bath mats, and keep bottles and razors off the surface.
Rust spots on a worn bath get worse with time, and each one adds to the preparation. Resurfacing before they spread keeps it simpler.
Also in Bowd
What a repair cannot fix
It helps to know what we can’t do too:
- A bath split right through the body
- A poorly supported acrylic bath, until it’s firmed up
- Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think before booking.
Materials we work on in Bowd
- Cast iron baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Victorian roll-tops
- Acrylic baths
- Pressed steel baths
Signs you need bath re-enamelling in Bowd
In hard water areas, limescale and the cleaning it needs wear enamel faster, and abrasive cleaners do the most damage.
Clients generally contact us about:
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
- Thin, worn enamel in places
What to look for in a quote
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- What happens if they find more damage
- Whether the price covers travel
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
About Bowd
Bowd is about 1 mile north-west of Sidmouth, in Devon. Jobs in Bowd are booked in like any other job: a fixed price from your pictures, then a visit to do the work. Bowd is one of 586 towns and villages in Devon we cover.
Jobs in EX10 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover the places around Bowd: Stowford (1 mile south-east), Harpford (1 mile west), Tipton St John (1 mile north-west), Sidford (2 miles east) and Metcombe (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Exeter (11 miles west), Exmouth (8 miles south-west), Teignmouth (15 miles south-west), Honiton (7 miles north-east), Dawlish (12 miles south-west) and St Thomas (12 miles west).
Local landmarks in Bowd
Around Bowd, we work in homes near St Francis of Assisi and Sidmouth College and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Sidmouth Hospital (1.9 miles south-east) and Sidmouth Toy & Model Museum (2.1 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Peak Hill and Aylesbeare Common RSPB reserve.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Bowd
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, so there is no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. Several plots can be done in one visit.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Prices and what affects them
Resurfacing from £350. There’s no charge for travel to Bowd. The price comes down to:
- How easy the damage is to reach
- How many items we do on one visit
- How hard the colour is to match
- What kind of damage it is
A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send photos and you will get a fixed figure.
Quotes from your pictures
You can typically get a fixed quote without us visiting. To help us price it:
- Where you are, by postcode
- The material, if you know it
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- A photo taken from further back
Upload pictures of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, with your EX10 postcode, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
Repair or replace in Bowd?
A replacement often means several trades over several days. Re-enamelling is one technician, usually one day, with the bath back in use the day after. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. Compared with replacing, repairing typically costs far less, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
Why Bowd customers choose us
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- A fixed quote before booking
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
Read our prices page and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
