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Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Combe Fishacre, Devon
Bath re-enamelling in and around Combe Fishacre: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
- Chips and rust in more than one place
About our bath re-enamelling in Combe Fishacre
We don’t move the bath, so the taps, tiles and plumbing are not touched. Most baths are done in one visit, and can be used again the following day. If you are dealing with staining under the taps and around the waste and enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough, we can normally put it right, on basins & shower trays, pressed steel baths and cast iron baths alike.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something is not right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Area
- Combe Fishacre (TQ12)
- County
- Devon
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
For landlords and businesses
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
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FAQs for Combe Fishacre
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
In most cases. We remove the old repair before doing a new one.
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.
Which areas do you work in?
All of Devon, and the rest of the UK. Travel is included in the price.
Is there a smell?
A little, during the work. We set up ventilation and the smell fades as it cures.
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
The price is fixed for what the photos show. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
You get a fixed quote and available dates. If we need another angle, we’ll ask.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.
The process
Here’s how a visit typically runs: we arrive at the agreed slot, protect everything around the work area, do the job and tidy away. Allow most of the day from start to finish. Before we go, we will explain when it can be used and what to avoid for the first few days.
- We sheet, mask and ventilate the room.
- We remove the old silicone and deep clean the bath.
- We repair chips, rust spots and pitting.
- We key the bath and apply a bonding primer.
- Several coats of finish are sprayed on, then it cures.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure the area is dry
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
Getting a price
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, add your postcode and send them to us. You will get a fixed price, not an estimate.
Advice
What bath re-enamelling costs
Prices start from £350. We charge the same across the UK, including Combe Fishacre. What changes the price is:
- What kind of damage it is
- The material and finish
- How much damage there is
- Unusual colours or finishes
The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed price from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
Quotes from your pictures
Before you send pictures, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- One picture of the entire bath
- Any details about the material
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Can I fix it myself?
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
Combe Fishacre and nearby
Combe Fishacre is about 3 miles north-west of Paignton, in Devon. We agree a date that works for you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so there is no waiting around. We cover all 586 towns and villages in Devon.
All of TQ12 is covered. We also travel to Ipplepen (1 mile north), Torbryan (2 miles north-west), Littlehempston (2 miles south-west), Lower Blagdon (2 miles south) and Broadhempston (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Exmouth (15 miles north-east), Newton Abbot (4 miles north), Teignmouth (8 miles north-east), Kingsteignton (6 miles north), Ivybridge (14 miles south-west) and Dawlish (11 miles north-east).
Near you in Combe Fishacre
For rail, the closest station is Totnes station, roughly 3.5 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Torbay Hospital (3.4 miles east) and Torbay Aircraft Museum (2.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Orley Common.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Acrylic
Acrylic baths can be resurfaced too, using a system that bonds to acrylic. The bath needs to be firm and well supported for the finish to last.
Roll-top and period baths
Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
What we can’t put right
Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits:
- Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
- A metal bath with a through crack
- An acrylic bath that flexes badly underfoot
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.
What we work on
- Cast iron baths
- Acrylic baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Pressed steel baths
- Victorian roll-tops
When to call us in Combe Fishacre
Hard water speeds up the wear, and gritty cleaners are the worst culprits.
Send us a photo if you notice any of these:
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
- A dull, rough surface that will not come clean
- A coating lifting around the plughole
What your quote should include
- How soon you can use it again
- How the room is protected while they work
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- Who will actually do the work
Repair or replace: which is better?
If the bath is sound, re-enamelling is usually much cheaper than replacing it, once you add removal, plumbing, tiling and decorating to the price of a new bath. It’s much quicker too. Prices start from £350. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before you book, with no extras added later.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Combe Fishacre
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- A fixed quote before you book
- Work done at your home or business
Read our pricing and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
