Devon · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Cowick, Devon
Bath re-enamelling for Cowick, without a refit. Get a fixed quote from your photos, then book a visit.
- Resurfacing from £350
- An old resurfacing that’s failing
- Wear marks under the taps
Should I try a DIY kit first?
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. 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.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
About our bath re-enamelling in Cowick
After cleaning, repairing and priming, we spray on the new finish. Most of the work, and most of the durability, is in the preparation, so we don’t cut corners on it. Our repair technicians work on Victorian roll-tops, acrylic baths and cast iron baths, and the jobs we see most are wear marks under the taps and several chips and rust patches.
In a smaller place like Cowick, homes are frequently houses and bungalows rather than flats. If the bath is sound, bath re-enamelling saves replacing it.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard.
- Location
- Cowick (EX4, EX2)
- Region
- Devon
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £350. A fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
For landlords and businesses
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Hospitality businesses cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
Nearby places to Cowick
Also in Cowick
Bath re-enamelling around Cowick
In the older streets of Cowick, around landmarks like St Thomas of Canterbury Church, an original cast iron or steel bath is worth keeping, and bath re-enamelling gives it years more use. Rented homes near Exeter St Thomas station (about 0.7 miles north-east) change hands frequently, and repairing baths between tenants is quicker than replacing them.
Cowick is about 2 miles west of Exeter, in Devon. Whether you are in the middle of Cowick or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Cowick is one of 586 places in Devon we cover.
We cover every part of EX4 and EX2 for bath re-enamelling and the streets around it. If your bath is in a house or flat on Oak Road, Tin Lane and Heron Road or a nearby road, we can come to you. We also travel to Ide (1 mile south), St Thomas (1 mile east), Larkbeare (1 mile east), Nadderwater (1 mile north-west) and Alphington (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Exmouth (9 miles south-east), Newton Abbot (13 miles south), Tiverton (14 miles north), Teignmouth (11 miles south), Sidmouth (14 miles east) and Kingsteignton (11 miles south).
Landmarks near Cowick
In Cowick, that means homes near Exeter College, Sacred Heart Church and Exeter University Library, among other places. Nearby too are West Exe School (0.7 miles south-east) and First & Last Inn (less than half a mile north-east). The closest station to Cowick is Exeter St Thomas station, about 0.7 miles north-east. Further afield, we also cover the area around Princesshay (1.4 miles north-east) and Exeter City Football Club Museum (1.9 miles north-east). Open spaces near Cowick include Bowling Green Marsh RSPB reserve.
What a repair can’t fix
Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits:
- Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
- A cast iron or steel bath that is cracked right through
- Acrylic that moves when you stand in it
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.
Materials we work on in Cowick
- Pressed steel baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Basins & shower trays
- Acrylic baths
- Cast iron baths
What your bath is made of matters
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.
Common questions in Cowick
I let a flat near Exeter St Thomas station. Can you help between tenants?
Yes. We repair baths between tenancies for landlords and letting agents, and several addresses can be quoted together.
My house in Cowick is a period property. Is the original worth keeping?
Normally: original pieces are frequently better made and harder to replace. Send pictures and we’ll advise.
Can you fix a peeling bath coating?
In most cases. We strip the failing coating and resurface it properly. Mention it when you send photos.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit and until it has cured. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
Will there be a smell?
There may be a mild smell during the work, which fades afterwards.
Is there a smell?
Some odour is normal while we spray, which is why we ventilate the bathroom. It fades as the coating cures.
When can you do it?
Your quote comes with available dates. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
Can tenants book a repair?
Of course. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Looking after it afterwards
A little care keeps the finish looking good. Our advice:
- Leave the bath for the full curing time before using it
- Repair dripping taps early
- Have chips seen to early
- Use washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
Wipe the bath dry after use where you can, particularly with hard water, and rinse off any bath products.
Do not try to scrub a worn bath back to shine. It removes more of the surface and makes resurfacing more work.
What affects the price in Cowick
Resurfacing from £350. There is no charge for travel to Cowick. The price comes down to:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- How much damage there is
- How hard the colour is to match
- Whether we combine several jobs
Compared with replacing, a repair is generally a fraction of the price, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
How to get a fixed quote
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what we need:
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
For a price in Cowick, pictures are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
The process
We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you’re not left guessing. Once we’re there, the work takes the best part of a day. The room is left tidy. Around Cowick, access and parking are usually easy. If you’re down a lane or a long drive, tell us when you book.
- The bathroom is protected and ventilation set up.
- We remove the old silicone and deep clean the bath.
- Chips, rust and pitting are repaired.
- The surface is keyed and primed for the new finish.
- Several coats of finish are sprayed on, then it cures.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Open a window if you can
How to get 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 over. You’ll get a fixed price, not an estimate.
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Repair or replace: which is better?
There are times replacing is better: if the bath is cracked through, if you want a different size or shape, or if you are refitting the whole room anyway. Otherwise, resurfacing typically wins. In a smaller place like Cowick, getting trades out for a full replacement can take time to arrange. A repair needs just one visit.
Prices start from £350. There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why Cowick clients choose us
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- We leave the room as we found it
- Same prices wherever you are
Read our Full price list Or Bath cost comparison.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
