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Bath Re-enamelling for Coffinswell homes
Bath re-enamelling in and around Coffinswell: a fixed quote from pictures, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Enamel that is lost its shine and feels rough
- Thin, worn enamel in places
How we price bath re-enamelling
Resurfacing from £350. We give every job a fixed quote from pictures. This is what makes a difference:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- The material and finish
- How easy the damage is to reach
There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Send photos for a quote
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage, and it saves a visit. Please include:
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- The material, if you know it
We price from pictures so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and we will come back with a fixed figure.
Bath re-enamelling in Coffinswell, done in place
After re-enamelling, the bath has a smooth, glossy, new-looking surface, without any of the disruption of replacing it. It’s ideal if you like your bathroom but not the state of the bath. Typical jobs include brown or grey marks that don’t clean off and a bath in a colour that no longer suits, across pressed steel baths, acrylic baths and Victorian roll-tops.
Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do.
- Where
- Coffinswell (TQ12)
- Area hub
- Devon
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
How the visit works
We agree an arrival time beforehand. On site, it takes most of the day. The room is left tidy.
- 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.
- Primer and finish coats are applied.
- We remove the masking, tidy up and give you the curing time.
How to prepare
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
Getting a price
Email us a photo of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, with your TQ12 postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
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When a repair is not the answer
Some jobs aren’t right for a repair, for example:
- Plumbing leaks, which need a plumber
- A bath split right through the body
- Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we repair
- Basins & shower trays
- Acrylic baths
- Cast iron baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Pressed steel baths
What we are called out for in Coffinswell
Enamel doesn’t fail overnight. Years of cleaning, hard water and hot baths dull the surface, starting where water runs and sits.
You may need us if you’ve spotted:
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
- A dull, rough surface that will not come clean
- Lots of chips and rust spots
- An old resurfacing that’s failing
Comparing quotes
- What protection goes down before work starts
- Whether they match the colour on site
- How to look after the finish
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it won’t stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
Should you replace it?
Getting a cast iron bath out is hard work: they’re heavy, often need breaking up, and a new one isn’t cheap. Re-enamelling avoids all of it. Prices start from £350. Set against the cost of replacement, repairing normally costs far less, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Coffinswell
- No need to remove anything
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
See our full price list and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Your questions about bath re-enamelling in Coffinswell
Can you make a coloured bath white?
Yes. We can resurface a coloured bath in white, and the basin and toilet can be done too.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Normally, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send photos of everything you’d like done.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Normally, yes. Clear photos let us give you a fixed quote without visiting.
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
Your quote covers the damage in the pictures. If there’s more, we will tell you before starting.
Can pets and children be at home?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day, mainly so nothing gets touched before it has cured.
Will there be fumes?
There is some smell while the coating is applied, which is why we ventilate the bathroom. It fades as the coating cures.
Does the bath have to be removed?
No. It’s re-enamelled where it stands, so the tiles and taps stay put.
Aftercare tips
Most damage we see is avoidable. A few tips:
- Get any chip repaired quickly
- Use washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
- A dripping tap should be fixed promptly
- Store bottles off the bath
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 just wears the enamel further.
Also near Coffinswell
What else we do in Coffinswell
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that’s the part we put right.
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
About Coffinswell
Coffinswell is about 2 miles south-east of Newton Abbot, in Devon. Anywhere in TQ12, a technician comes to you. Coffinswell is one of 586 towns and villages in Devon we cover.
Every address in TQ12 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether you live on Connybear Lane and Willowpark Lane or a nearby road, we can come to you. We also cover the places around Coffinswell: Haccombe (1 mile north-east), Netherton (1 mile north), Milber (1 mile north-west), Stokeinteignhead (2 miles north-east) and Maidencombe (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Exeter (15 miles north), Exmouth (11 miles north-east), Teignmouth (4 miles north-east), Kingsteignton (3 miles north-west), Dawlish (7 miles north-east) and St Thomas (14 miles north).
Around Coffinswell
We visit homes around Church of St Bartholomew, Kingskerswell Church of England Primary School and St Cuthbert Mayne School. For rail, the closest station is Newton Abbot station, roughly 2.1 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Newton Abbot Museum (2.5 miles north-west) and Victorian Shopping Arcade (3.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Coffinswell include Labrador Bay RSPB Reserve.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
