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Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Dawlish Warren, Devon
Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing for homes and businesses in Dawlish Warren and across Devon. Free, fixed quotes from your photos.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
- Brown or grey marks that do not clean off
Bath re-enamelling in Dawlish Warren, done in place
Most baths are re-enamelled in a day. Taps, tiles, panels and plumbing all stay in place. We regularly repair cast iron baths, pressed steel baths and basins & shower trays, and the jobs we see most are a peeling or bubbling previous coating and staining under the taps and around the waste.
You are covered for a year from the day of the repair. Just call us if there is a problem and we will sort it.
- Area
- Dawlish Warren (EX7)
- Region
- Devon
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What a repair cannot fix
Some jobs are not right for a repair, for example:
- A metal bath with a through crack
- Steel that has corroded right through
- A poorly supported acrylic bath, until it’s firmed up
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we repair
- Acrylic baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Cast iron baths
- Victorian roll-tops
Dawlish Warren: your questions answered
Do you resurface freestanding baths?
Yes, roll-tops are a big part of our work. The inside is resurfaced, and we can refinish the outside as well.
How quickly can you book me in?
We’ll give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
Will there be a smell?
It depends on the job, but frequently a little. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum, and it soon fades.
Is a repair better than a new one?
In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.
How long will the bath be out of use?
Generally a day, then it’s ready to use the following day. Deeply pitted baths may need a second day.
Can you quote from pictures?
Typically, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.
Is it messy?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.
Can you change the colour of my bath?
Yes, most people go for white. Tell us what you’d like when you ask for a quote.
What happens on the day
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, cover and mask the work area, and get on with the job, which generally takes most of the day. If we find something your photos didn’t show, we’ll explain it before carrying on.
- First we look the bath over and confirm the finish.
- Everything around the bath is masked and covered.
- We degrease the bath, fix any damage and key the surface.
- We apply the primer and then the finish coats.
- We remove the masking, tidy up and give you the curing time.
How to prepare
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
How to get a price
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed price.
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Repairs by material
Acrylic
We resurface acrylic baths as well, using a system that bonds to acrylic. The bath needs to be firm and well supported.
Roll-top and period baths
We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
Landlord and trade work in Dawlish Warren
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
Keeping it looking good
How the surface is treated afterwards matters:
- Do not leave a chip unrepaired
- Keep toiletries on a shelf rather than in the bath
- Dry the bath after use to stop limescale
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
The first few days matter most: give it the full curing time, then clean it gently. After that, no abrasives and no suction mats.
The longer worn enamel is left, the rougher it gets, and any rust spreads underneath. Acting earlier keeps the preparation simpler.
Our work in Dawlish Warren
Dawlish Warren is about 3 miles south-west of Exmouth, in Devon. Wherever you are in the EX7 postcode area, we come to you. Our repair technicians cover 586 places in Devon.
All of EX7 is within our area. Streets in the area include Lapwing Close, Dunlin Close and Shutterton Lane, and we cover them all. We also travel to Cofton (1 mile north), Cockwood (1 mile north), Dawlish (1 mile south-west), Starcross (2 miles north) and Holcombe (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Exeter (9 miles north), Exmouth (3 miles north-east), Newton Abbot (8 miles south-west), Teignmouth (4 miles south-west), Sidmouth (11 miles north-east) and Kingsteignton (7 miles south-west).
Around Dawlish Warren
Around Dawlish Warren, we work in homes near Education and Care (Devon) Ltd At 7-9 Oak Park Villas, St Mary's Church Hall and Gatehouse Primary Academy. The closest station to Dawlish Warren is Dawlish Warren station, about 0.5 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Powderham Castle (3 miles north) and The Atmospheric Railway Museum (1.9 miles north).
Should I try a DIY kit first?
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair won’t last.
What affects the price in Dawlish Warren
Prices start from £350. There’s no area surcharge for Dawlish Warren. The price reflects:
- Access to the area
- Doing more than one item at once
- How much damage there is
- The material and finish
What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed price from your photos, so you know the cost before you book.
Getting a price from photos
You can normally get a fixed price without us visiting. To help us price it:
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Something in shot to show the size
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the entire bath, add your postcode and send them to us. You will get a fixed price, not an estimate.
Repair or replace: which is better?
A replacement often means several trades over several days. Re-enamelling is one technician, usually one day, with the bath back in use the next day. Prices start from £350. Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access.
Why us?
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- We leave the room as we found it
- No need to remove anything
Take a look at our prices page or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
