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Bath Re-enamelling for Colaton Raleigh homes
Fixed-price bath re-enamelling in Colaton Raleigh and the surrounding area, usually in one visit and guaranteed for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Enamel that is lost its shine and feels rough
- A coloured bath you want in white
How we handle bath re-enamelling in Colaton Raleigh
If your bath is sound but looks tired, resurfacing is normally the best value. It avoids removal, plumbing and re-tiling. We are frequently asked to fix a period or roll-top bath worth keeping and thin, worn enamel in places, on basins & shower trays, acrylic baths and Victorian roll-tops.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there’s a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Area
- Colaton Raleigh (EX10)
- County
- Devon
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What happens on the day
The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can stay at home while we’re there. Protection goes down first, then the job itself takes the best part of a day. At the end we talk you through the curing time and the aftercare.
- 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
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
Ask for a price
You don’t need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
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Your questions about bath re-enamelling in Colaton Raleigh
Does re-enamelling smell?
Some odour is normal while we spray, which is why we ventilate the bathroom. It clears as the finish cures.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Of course, and it usually saves money. Just add the extra items to your pictures and we will quote them together.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Just make sure the landlord agrees.
Can landlords book you?
Yes, frequently. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Normally, yes. The old repair comes out first, so let us know about it.
Someone resurfaced my bath and it’s peeling. Can you help?
Typically, yes. We strip the failing coating and resurface it properly. Tell us about it when you ask for a quote.
Will the price change on the day?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. You will not be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
Can you price it without visiting?
Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the photos cannot show what we need.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
Cast iron
Re-enamelling suits cast iron baths perfectly. They’re built to last, and only the surface wears, so resurfacing gives them a new life.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
Nearby places to Colaton Raleigh
What else we do in Colaton Raleigh
Covering Colaton Raleigh
Colaton Raleigh is about 3 miles west of Sidmouth, in Devon. From the centre of Colaton Raleigh to the outlying streets, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Colaton Raleigh is one of 586 towns and villages in Devon we cover.
Jobs in EX10 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Church Road, Exmouth Road and Hawkerland Road. If you are just outside Colaton Raleigh, we cover Newton Poppleford (1 mile north), Yettington (2 miles south-west), East Budleigh (2 miles south), Kersbrook (3 miles south) and Knowle (3 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Exeter (10 miles west), Exmouth (5 miles south-west), Teignmouth (12 miles south-west), Sidmouth (3 miles east), Honiton (9 miles north-east) and Kingsteignton (15 miles south-west).
What’s near Colaton Raleigh
Around Colaton Raleigh, we work in homes near The Otter Inn and Church of St John the Baptist. Other landmarks nearby include Bicton Park Countryside Museum (0.7 miles south-west) and Sidmouth Hospital (3 miles east). For a walk, there is High Peak and Aylesbeare Common RSPB reserve.
Signs you need bath re-enamelling in Colaton Raleigh
Previous coatings can fail too, peeling around the waste or bubbling. Failing coatings are stripped back before we resurface.
Common reasons people in Colaton Raleigh contact us are:
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
- A dull, rough surface that will not come clean
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
Questions to ask before you book
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- When it can be used again
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
Repairing versus replacing in Colaton Raleigh
Replacing a bath can take several days across several trades. Re-enamelling is one technician, normally one day, with the bath back in use the next day. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. Rather than charging by the hour, we price the entire job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Colaton Raleigh
- Work done at your home or business
- One price list for the entire UK
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Rooms protected and left tidy
Take a look at our pricing and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Work for landlords and builders
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
Prices and what affects them
Resurfacing from £350. We price every job individually, from your photos. The main factors are:
- The material and finish
- The colour and finish to match
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- The type of damage
We charge the same wherever you are, so there is no premium for Colaton Raleigh. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
How to get a fixed quote
You can take the pictures on your phone, there is no need for anything special. Just make sure we can see:
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Natural light rather than flash
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
Most clients in Colaton Raleigh get their price from pictures. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Looking after it afterwards
Most damage we see is avoidable. A few tips:
- Wash away dyes and oils after use
- Keep suction mats out of the bath
- Wipe the bath dry after use in hard water areas
- Stick to gentle, non-abrasive cleaners
Stick to mild, non-abrasive cleaners, don’t use suction bath mats, and keep bottles and razors off the surface.
If a previous coating is starting to peel, don’t pick at it. Water gets under it and the damage spreads, so it’s better to have it stripped and redone.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
