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Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Coombe, Devon
Damaged bath in Coombe? We put it right where it is, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A coating lifting around the plughole
- Wear marks under the taps
About our bath re-enamelling in Coombe
Cast iron, steel, acrylic, roll-top and period baths can all be resurfaced. Several coats of finish go on over a bonding primer, once the bath has been cleaned, repaired and prepared. We’re often asked to fix stains that won’t shift and a roll-top that’s seen better days, on cast iron baths, acrylic baths and basins & shower trays.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. Just call us if there is a problem and we will sort it.
- Area
- Coombe (TQ14)
- County
- Devon
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Coombe and the surrounding area
Coombe is about 1 mile north-west of Teignmouth, in Devon. We agree a date that works for you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so there’s no waiting around. We work in all 586 towns and villages in Devon.
Our repair technicians cover all of the TQ14 postcode area and the streets around it. We regularly work on streets such as Mill Lane, Exeter Road and Coombe Lane. Close by, we cover Shaldon (1 mile south), Ringmore (1 mile south), Bishopsteignton (1 mile west), Combeinteignhead (2 miles south-west) and Humber (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Exeter (11 miles north), Exmouth (7 miles north-east), Newton Abbot (5 miles south-west), Sidmouth (15 miles north-east), Kingsteignton (4 miles west) and Dawlish (3 miles north-east).
Near you in Coombe
In Coombe, that means homes near Church of St James (Parish Church of West Teignmouth), The Blue Anchor Public House and Teignmouth Community School, among other places. Coombe’s nearest station is Teignmouth station, roughly 1 mile south-east of the centre. A little further out are Newton Abbot Community Hospital (4.5 miles west) and Bishopsteignton Heritage (1.2 miles west). The countryside around Coombe includes Labrador Bay RSPB Reserve.
What bath re-enamelling costs
Prices start from £350. We price every job individually, from your pictures. What matters most is:
- How hard the colour is to match
- What the surface is made of
- The type of damage
- Access to the area
Our prices are the same across the UK, so there’s no premium for Coombe. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
How to get a fixed quote
You can normally get a fixed price without us visiting. To help us price it:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Any details about the material
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
- Something in shot to show the size
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three pictures through our quote form or ring us. We’ll say right away if a repair is the right fix.
Repair or replace in Coombe?
Getting a cast iron bath out is hard work: it’s very heavy, may need breaking up, and the replacement can be costly. Re-enamelling avoids all of it. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Coombe
- Fixed prices from your photos
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Generally one visit, start to finish
- Everything repaired in place
Take a look at our full price list and bath cost comparison.
What we do, step by step
Your technician turns up at the time we agreed with you and looks over the damage before anything else. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before any work starts. The work itself takes most of the day, and we leave the room as we found it.
- We check the bath and agree the finish with you.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Open a window if you can
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
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 you’ll get a fixed price back. There’s no charge for the quote and no obligation.
Advice
Landlords, agents and businesses in Coombe
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
Looking after it afterwards
Most damage we see is avoidable. A few tips:
- Wash away dyes and oils after use
- Avoid suction-cup mats
- Keep toiletries on a shelf rather than in the bath
- Have chips seen to early
The first few days matter most: let it cure fully, then use mild cleaners only. From then on, avoid abrasives and suction mats.
On a worn bath, rust spots keep spreading, and each one adds to the preparation. It’s simpler to resurface before they spread.
What a repair can’t fix
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- A bath split right through the body
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- Acrylic that moves when you stand in it
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we work on
- Cast iron baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Acrylic baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Victorian roll-tops
Common problems we fix in Coombe
Enamel’s shine is only skin deep, and abrasive cleaning slowly wears it away. Eventually the surface turns porous and stains.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
- Chips and rust in more than one place
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
What to look for in a quote
- How changes to the job are handled
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- Whether the price covers travel
- What protection goes down before work starts
FAQs for Coombe
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
What do you need from me?
Photos of the damage, a picture of the entire bath and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
Can a failed resurfacing be redone?
Yes. Stripping the old coating adds time, so it’s reflected in the quote.
Do I have to be there?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.
How durable is a resurfaced bath?
A well-prepared finish lasts a long time if it’s looked after. Gentle cleaning, no suction mats.
Is there a smell?
Some odour is normal while we spray, so we ventilate the room. It clears as the finish cures.
What happens if you find more damage?
If we find something the pictures didn’t show, we explain it first. You decide whether to go ahead.
Is my repair covered?
All our work carries a one-year guarantee. We’ll explain what it covers when we quote.
Can I fix it myself?
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it won’t stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
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