Devon · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in East Down, Devon
Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing for homes and businesses in East Down and across Devon. Free, fixed quotes from your photos.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Wear marks under the taps
- A dull, rough surface that will not come clean
Prices and what affects them
Resurfacing from £350. There is no area surcharge for East Down. The price reflects:
- The material
- Unusual colours or finishes
- How many areas need work
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
Rather than charging by the hour, 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.
Send photos for a quote
Photographing the damage takes a minute, and it saves a visit. Please include:
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Any details about the material
- Where you are, by postcode
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of photos through our quote form or call us. We’ll tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
How we handle bath re-enamelling in East Down
Cast iron and steel baths are ideal for re-enamelling, and we can resurface acrylic baths as well. You end up with a smooth, glossy surface. Common call-outs are for a dull, rough surface that won’t come clean and an original cast iron bath that needs restoring, in pressed steel baths, Victorian roll-tops and basins & shower trays.
Every job is backed for twelve months in East Down and everywhere else. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Location
- East Down (EX31)
- County
- Devon
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
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.
For landlords and businesses
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. We can visit several plots in one trip.
About East Down
East Down is about 6 miles south-east of Ilfracombe, in Devon. We visit homes and businesses in East Down, so there is no workshop to go to. East Down is one of 586 places in Devon we cover.
Our visits in EX31 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you’re just outside East Down, we cover Churchill (1 mile south-west), Patchole (1 mile north-east), Kentisbury (2 miles north-east), Shirwell (3 miles south) and Combe Martin (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Barnstaple (6 miles south-west), Bideford (13 miles south-west), Ilfracombe (6 miles north-west), Braunton (8 miles south-west), Newport (6 miles south) and South Molton (12 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in East Down
We visit homes around Church of St John the Baptist and Pyne Arms and the streets around them. A little further out are North Devon District Hospital (5.1 miles south-west) and Combe Martin Museum (3.7 miles north-west).
What a repair can’t fix
We would rather lose a job than do one that will not last, so these are the limits:
- An acrylic bath that flexes badly underfoot
- A bath that’s rusted through
- Plumbing leaks, which need a plumber
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Materials we repair
- Victorian roll-tops
- Basins & shower trays
- Cast iron baths
- Acrylic baths
- Pressed steel baths
Nearby places to East Down
Other services in East Down
Common problems we fix in East Down
Sometimes it’s an earlier resurfacing that has failed, peeling around the waste or bubbling. Failing coatings are stripped back before we resurface.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- Lots of chips and rust spots
- Thin, worn enamel in places
- A coating lifting around the plughole
- Enamel that is lost its shine and feels rough
What your quote should include
- What happens if they find more damage
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- How to care for the finish
- If travel is included in the price
Looking after it afterwards
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
- Repair dripping taps early
- Keep suction mats out of the bath
- Do not let dyes or oils sit on the finish
Wait for the curing time we give you before the first bath. After that, a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs.
Rust spots on a worn bath get worse with time, and each one adds to the preparation. It’s simpler to resurface before they spread.
East Down questions
Will there be fumes?
Some odour is normal while we spray, which is why we ventilate the bathroom. It fades as the coating cures.
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.
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes: twelve months. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
How soon can you come?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses across Devon.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.
Repair or replace: which is better?
Getting a cast iron bath out is hard work: they’re heavy, frequently need breaking up, and a new one is not cheap. Resurfacing in place avoids that entirely. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: 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 East Down
- One visit for most repairs
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Everything repaired in place
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
Take a look at our prices page and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
How it works
We turn up at the time we agreed with you, introduces themselves and looks over the damage before anything else. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before we open a single tin. The work itself takes a full day, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- 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.
- The new finish is sprayed on in several coats and left to cure until the day after.
Before we arrive
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
Get a quote
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Advice
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
