Torbay · England
Bath Re-enamelling for Cockington homes
Bath re-enamelling across Cockington and nearby, usually in one visit and guaranteed for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
- Thin, worn enamel in places
Covering Cockington
Cockington is about 1 mile south-west of Torre, in Torbay. Book a date that suits you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so you’re not left waiting in all day. Our technicians cover 23 places in Torbay, from the larger towns to small villages.
Our visits in TQ2 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes on Leys Road, Court Road and Totnes Road and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover include Chelston (1 mile east), Torre (1 mile north-east), Preston (1 mile south-west), Shiphay (1 mile north) and Torquay (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Brixham (5 miles south), Watcombe (3 miles north-east), Goodrington (3 miles south) and Galmpton (5 miles south).
Near you in Cockington
Around Cockington, we work in homes near Chelston Manor Hotel, Abbey Park and Meadows and Cockington Primary School. You will also find Church of St Matthew (less than half a mile east), Torquay Boys' Grammar School (0.9 miles north) and Torquay Academy (1.3 miles north-east). The closest station to Cockington is Torquay station, about 0.6 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include The Real Crime Museum (1.4 miles east) and Cary Castle (1.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Cockington includes Occombe Valley Woods.
Bath re-enamelling in Cockington, done in place
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 a period or roll-top bath worth keeping and brown or grey marks that don’t clean off, across acrylic baths, Victorian roll-tops and cast iron baths.
You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Cockington as everywhere else we work.
- Area
- Cockington (TQ2)
- Region
- Torbay
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Resurfacing from £350. You will know the full cost before booking. We look at:
- How much damage there is
- What the surface is made of
- How hard the colour is to match
- Access to the area
A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
How to get a fixed price
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. Try to include:
- Details of any past repairs
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
Send us a photo of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, and tell us you are in Cockington, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Looking after it afterwards
Looking after the surface is easy, and it makes a real difference:
- Store bottles off the bath
- Never use suction bath mats
- Fix dripping taps quickly
- Do not leave a chip unrepaired
Wipe the bath dry after use where you can, especially in hard water areas, and rinse off any bath products.
If a previous coating is starting to peel, don’t pick at it. Moisture gets underneath and makes it worse, so have it stripped and resurfaced.
What happens on the day
Your technician turns up when we said we would and looks over the damage before anything else. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before we open a single tin. The work itself takes a full day, and we leave the room as we found it.
- First we look the bath over and confirm the finish.
- Everything around the bath is masked and covered.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
Ask for a price
There’s no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
Related advice
Also in Cockington
When we’d advise against a repair
A repair is not always the answer, and we’d rather say so up front. We cannot fix:
- Acrylic that moves when you stand in it
- A bath split right through the body
- Problems we can’t see until an old finish comes off
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
What we work on
- Cast iron baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Victorian roll-tops
- Pressed steel baths
- Acrylic baths
Should you replace it?
Replacing the 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. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
What you get with us
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- One price list for the entire UK
- A fixed quote before you book
- Most jobs done in one visit
Read our full price list and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Cast iron
Re-enamelling suits cast iron baths perfectly. The body lasts for generations; only the enamel wears, so resurfacing gives them a new life.
Roll-top and period baths
We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
For landlords and businesses
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, pictures and access details.
Cockington questions
Can pets and children be at home?
Just keep them out of the work area. We will let you know when it’s safe to use again.
When can you do it?
That depends on our diary for your area. Send photos with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.
Can you quote from pictures?
Usually, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.
Can you resurface a pink bath in white?
Yes, most people go for white. Mention the colour you want when you send pictures.
Is a repair better than a new one?
In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Just add the extra items to your photos and we will quote them together.
How long is the bath unusable?
Most baths are done in a day and can be used the day after. We give you timings with the quote.
Will there be a smell?
There may be a mild smell during the work that clears as it cures.
Do you need bath re-enamelling in Cockington?
Many baths we resurface have simply been well used. The body of the bath is typically perfectly sound.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- A roll-top that is seen better days
- A coloured bath you want in white
- Enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough
- Chips and rust in more than one place
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- What prep work is covered
- What aftercare is recommended
- When it can be used again
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
