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Bath Re-enamelling in Drewsteignton

We travel to Drewsteignton for full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • Chips and rust in more than one place
  • A coating lifting around the plughole
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath re-enamelling in Drewsteignton

Repair or replace in Drewsteignton?

Replacing a bath usually involves a plumber, a fitter and a tiler. Resurfacing is one technician, normally in a day, and the bath can be used the day after. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and combining items on one visit brings it down.

What you get with us

  • We come to you, anywhere in the UK
  • No extra charge for your area
  • A fixed quote before booking
  • We leave the room as we found it

Read our pricing and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.

Bath re-enamelling at your home in Drewsteignton

We clean, repair and prime the bath before spraying the new finish. The preparation is what makes it last, so we do not cut corners on it. If you are dealing with a period or roll-top bath worth keeping and a coating lifting around the plughole, we can help, whatever the material.

Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we explain what it covers before you book.

Before and after: an old basin refinished to bright white
Area
Drewsteignton (EX6)
Area hub
Devon
Warranty
12 months on all our work
Quote
From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

How we price bath re-enamelling

Prices start from £350. Every quote is fixed and free. What we look at:

  • The material
  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first
  • Doing more than one item at once
  • The type of damage

Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send photos and we will give you the exact figure.

Send pictures for a quote

Phone pictures are fine. Just ensure we can see:

  • A picture taken from further back
  • Natural light rather than flash
  • Any details about the material
  • A clear, close picture of the problem area

Upload a picture of the damage and one of the whole item, with your EX6 postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.

Can I fix it myself?

If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.

You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair will not last.

Different materials, different repairs

Cast iron

Re-enamelling suits cast iron baths perfectly. The body lasts for generations; only the enamel wears, so resurfacing gives them a new life.

Acrylic

Acrylic baths can be resurfaced too, with a coating system suited to acrylic. It must be solid and not flex underfoot for the finish to last.

When a repair isn’t the answer

It helps to know what we cannot do too:

  • A poorly supported acrylic bath, until it’s firmed up
  • Anything hidden under an old coating, until we remove it
  • A cast iron or steel bath that is cracked right through

Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.

Materials we work on in Drewsteignton

  • Basins & shower trays
  • Acrylic baths
  • Victorian roll-tops
  • Pressed steel baths
  • Cast iron baths

About Drewsteignton

Drewsteignton is about 12 miles west of Exeter, in Devon. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. We work in 586 places across Devon, from the larger towns to small villages.

Every address in EX6 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Jobs here include addresses on Knowle Lane and Netherton Hill. We also cover the places around Drewsteignton: Crockernwell (1 mile north-east), Hittisleigh (3 miles north), Cheriton Bishop (3 miles north-east), Yeoford (6 miles north-east) and Penstone (6 miles north). Larger places within reach include Exeter (12 miles east), Newton Abbot (14 miles south-east), Kingsteignton (14 miles south-east), Okehampton (9 miles west), St Thomas (11 miles east) and Larkbeare (12 miles east).

What’s near Drewsteignton

In Drewsteignton, that means homes near Fingle Bridge Inn and Church of the Holy Trinity, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Moretonhampstead Motor Museum (3.2 miles south) and Moretonhampstead Hospital (3 miles south). The countryside around Drewsteignton includes Hingston Down.

Map of Drewsteignton © OpenStreetMap contributors

Keeping it looking good

Simple care helps the repair last. Our advice:

  • Wipe the bath dry after use in hard water areas
  • Repair dripping taps early
  • Don’t let dyes or oils sit on the finish
  • Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent

Stick to mild, non-abrasive cleaners, avoid suction bath mats, and don’t leave bottles or razors standing on the surface.

Avoid scrubbing a dull bath with abrasive cleaners. It removes more of the surface and makes resurfacing more work.

What happens on the day

Arrival times are agreed in advance, so you know when to expect us. On site, it takes the best part of a day in most cases. The room is left tidy.

  1. We sheet, mask and ventilate the room.
  2. We remove the old silicone and deep clean the bath.
  3. Chips, rust and pitting are repaired.
  4. The surface is keyed and primed for the new finish.
  5. Several coats of finish are sprayed on, then it cures until the following day.

Before we arrive

  • Ensure the room can be ventilated
  • Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
  • Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing

How to get a price

There is no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.

Send pictures for a quote

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Common problems we fix in Drewsteignton

Once enamel loses its gloss, it stains more easily, and cleaning harder only makes it worse. That’s the point where re-enamelling makes sense.

Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:

  • Wear marks under the taps
  • An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
  • Enamel that is lost its shine and feels rough
  • An outdated colour you’d like to change

Comparing quotes

  • Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
  • Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
  • Aftercare advice
  • How long the guarantee is and what it covers

10 questions to ask before booking

Questions from Drewsteignton

How do I book?

Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787.

Do you cover the whole of Devon?

Across the UK, so Drewsteignton is covered. Our prices are the same everywhere.

Are you a vetted contractor?

Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.

Does the bath have to be removed?

No, it stays where it is. We work on the bath in place, with the room masked and ventilated.

I’m a tenant. Can you help?

We are happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Get your landlord’s agreement first.

Does re-enamelling smell?

Some odour is normal while we spray, so we ventilate the room. It fades as the coating cures.

Do you work for landlords and businesses?

We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.

What if the damage is worse than the photos show?

We will show you and explain before doing anything extra. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.

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