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Bath Re-enamelling for Chittlehamholt homes
Bath re-enamelling in Chittlehamholt without the cost of replacing. Send us photos for a fixed quote, then book a visit.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Stains that will not shift
- A coloured bath you want in white
How we handle bath re-enamelling in Chittlehamholt
Cast iron, steel, acrylic, roll-top and period baths can all be resurfaced. The finish is sprayed on in several coats over a bonding primer, after the bath has been cleaned, repaired and keyed. Whether it’s a coloured bath you want in white and staining under the taps and around the waste, we can help.
Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee in Chittlehamholt and across Devon.
- Location
- Chittlehamholt (EX37)
- Area hub
- Devon
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How the visit works
We begin by going over the job with you. Next, we cover and mask everything nearby and we start. You can expect it to take most of the day, and we’ll tell you if anything changes.
- We sheet, mask and ventilate the room.
- We remove the old silicone and deep clean the bath.
- Chips, rust and pitting are repaired.
- We key the bath and apply a bonding primer.
- The new finish is sprayed on in several coats and left to cure.
Before we arrive
- Clear the area around the damage
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
Get a quote
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them over with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote. There’s no charge for the quote and you are under no obligation.
Advice
How to look after the repair
Nothing complicated is needed:
- Leave the bath for the full curing time before using it
- Wipe the bath dry after use in hard water areas
- Keep suction mats out of the bath
- Stick to gentle, non-abrasive cleaners
Give the finish its full curing time before using the bath. After that, a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs.
On a worn bath, rust spots keep spreading and make the job bigger. Resurfacing before they spread keeps it simpler.
What your bath is made of matters
Pressed steel
Pressed steel baths take a new finish well, as long as any rust is dealt with first. Steel frequently rusts by the plughole, so we pay close attention there.
Roll-top and period baths
We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
Why repair rather than replace?
Replacing a bath can take several days across several trades. Re-enamelling is one technician, typically one day, and the bath is usable the day after. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Chittlehamholt
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
See our pricing and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
Resurfacing from £350. We don’t charge extra for travel to Chittlehamholt. The price depends on:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- What the surface is made of
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Unusual colours or finishes
Our prices are the same across the UK, so there’s no premium for Chittlehamholt. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Send pictures for a quote
Most quotes are done from pictures alone. To make it quick:
- A photo taken from further back
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
If you are in Chittlehamholt and want a price, pictures are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Places near Chittlehamholt
What else we do in Chittlehamholt
Signs you need bath re-enamelling in Chittlehamholt
In hard water areas, limescale and the cleaning it needs wear enamel faster, and abrasive cleaners do the most damage.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
- A coating lifting around the plughole
- Stains that won’t shift
- Thin, worn enamel in places
What your quote should include
- What prep work is covered
- How soon you can use it again
- Aftercare advice
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
FAQs for Chittlehamholt
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Normally, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
How long is the bath unusable?
Typically one day, with the bath ready the day after. A badly pitted bath can need a second day.
Will there be a smell?
There can be some smell while we work, so we ventilate the room. It fades as everything cures.
Is there a call-out fee?
No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Will the new finish last?
A well-prepared finish lasts a long time if it’s looked after. Avoid abrasive cleaners and suction mats.
How do I book?
Some pictures, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, access to the room.
Do you need to take the bath out?
No. We resurface it in place, so nothing else is disturbed.
Landlord and trade work in Chittlehamholt
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Chittlehamholt as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
When a repair is not the answer
Not everything can be repaired, and we will tell you before we start. We can’t fix:
- Problems we can’t see until an old finish comes off
- Holes rusted through the metal
- A poorly supported acrylic bath, until it’s firmed up
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.
Surfaces we repair
- Pressed steel baths
- Cast iron baths
- Acrylic baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Basins & shower trays
Chittlehamholt and nearby
Chittlehamholt is about 8 miles south-east of Newport, in Devon. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Chittlehamholt is one of 586 places in Devon we cover.
Our visits in EX37 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. If you are just outside Chittlehamholt, we cover Kings Nympton (2 miles south-east), Burrington (3 miles south), Chittlehampton (3 miles north), High Bickington (3 miles west) and George Nympton (3 miles east). Further out, we also cover Barnstaple (9 miles north-west), Bideford (13 miles west), Braunton (14 miles north-west), Newport (8 miles north-west), South Molton (5 miles north-east) and Roundswell (9 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Chittlehamholt
We visit homes around Church of St John Baptist, among other places. Chittlehamholt’s nearest station is Portsmouth Arms station, roughly 1.7 miles south-west. Further afield, we also cover the area around South Molton Hospital (4.7 miles north-east).
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
