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Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Bridgerule, Devon

Damaged bath in Bridgerule? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • A coating lifting around the plughole
  • A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath re-enamelling for Bridgerule homes

How we handle bath re-enamelling in Bridgerule

A re-enamelled bath looks and feels like a new one, but without the cost and upheaval of a refit. It suits anyone happy with the bathroom apart from the bath. We’re often asked to fix an outdated colour you’d like to change and a peeling or bubbling previous coating, across pressed steel baths, Victorian roll-tops and acrylic baths.

All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.

Area
Bridgerule (EX22)
Area hub
Devon
Cover
One year on every repair
Quotes
From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Stained basin resurfaced to clean white (before and after)

FAQs for Bridgerule

How do I book?

Just photos, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, access to the room.

Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?

Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.

How long does re-enamelling take?

Most baths are done in a day, ready the day after. We’ll confirm timings when we quote.

Are there extra charges for Bridgerule?

Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.

Will there be fumes?

Yes, while we are applying the finish. We set up ventilation and the smell fades as it cures.

Will the price change on the day?

It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. You decide whether to go ahead.

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.

When can you do it?

We’ll give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.

For landlords and businesses

For anyone letting property in or around Bridgerule, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send pictures for each address and we’ll come back with a combined price.

We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.

Common problems we fix in Bridgerule

Many baths we resurface have simply been well used. The body of the bath is generally perfectly sound.

Look out for these signs:

  • An outdated colour you’d like to change
  • A roll-top that’s seen better days
  • An old resurfacing that is failing
  • Enamel that is lost its shine and feels rough

Comparing quotes

  • Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
  • Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
  • Whether a trained technician does the job
  • Aftercare advice

Choosing a repair company

Repairs by material

Roll-top and period baths

We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, with the outside refinished as well.

Acrylic

Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it relies on good support. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.

Aftercare tips

It’s all simple stuff:

  • Wash away dyes and oils after use
  • Leave the bath for the full curing time before using it
  • Never use suction bath mats
  • Repair dripping taps early

Rinse the bath and wipe it over after use, especially in hard water areas, to stop limescale building up.

Worn enamel only gets rougher with time, and rust spots spread under the surface. Acting earlier keeps the preparation simpler.

What we cannot put right

Not everything can be repaired, and we’ll tell you before we start. We cannot fix:

  • Anything hidden under an old coating, until we remove it
  • Acrylic that moves when you stand in it
  • A bath split right through the body

Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer before booking.

Materials we repair

  • Acrylic baths
  • Basins & shower trays
  • Cast iron baths
  • Pressed steel baths
  • Victorian roll-tops

DIY repairs versus a professional job

The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, and the work is guaranteed.

If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.

Why repair rather than replace?

A new bath means a plumber, removing a heavy bath, making good the walls and tiles and days without a bathroom. Re-enamelling renews the entire surface with the bath left where it is. Prices start from £350. The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. You will see the full price before booking, with nothing added on the day.

Why us?

  • Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
  • Fixed prices from your pictures
  • Straight answers about what a repair can do
  • Colour-matched on site

Take a look at our pricing and bath cost comparison.

The process

We agree an arrival time beforehand. On site, it takes a full day. We leave the room clean and you will know when it can be used.

  1. We mask and protect the room and ventilate it.
  2. Next we degrease the bath and fix chips and rust spots.
  3. We key the surface and put on a bonding primer.
  4. Several coats of new finish are sprayed on.
  5. The bath is left to cure and can usually be used the day after.

Before we arrive

  • Keep a parking space free if you can
  • Let us know about parking or access
  • Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive

How to get a price

For a price in Bridgerule, pictures are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.

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Bridgerule and the surrounding area

Bridgerule is about 18 miles south-west of Bideford, in Devon. Clients in Bridgerule get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from pictures, and a technician at your door on the day. Bridgerule is one of 586 places in Devon we cover.

Our visits in EX22 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Whether you live on The Green, Under Road and Littlebridge Meadow or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. If you’re just outside Bridgerule, we cover Pyworthy (3 miles east), Grimscott (3 miles north), Whitstone (3 miles south), Marhamchurch (3 miles west) and Hele (4 miles west). Further out, we also cover Holsworthy (4 miles east), Lifton (13 miles south-east) and Hartland (13 miles north).

Landmarks near Bridgerule

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Bridge Inn, Bridgerule Church of England Primary School and Church of St Bridget. Nearby you’ll also find Week Orchard (2.8 miles south-west). Not far away are Dunsdon National Nature Reserve.

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