Torbay · England
Bath Re-enamelling in Ellacombe
Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing for homes and businesses in Ellacombe and across Torbay. Free, fixed quotes from your pictures.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A coating lifting around the plughole
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
Bath re-enamelling in Ellacombe, done in place
Re-enamelling works especially well on cast iron and steel, and we can resurface acrylic baths as well. You end up with a smooth, glossy surface. We regularly repair cast iron baths, basins & shower trays and acrylic baths, and common reasons people contact us are a roll-top that’s seen better days and a peeling or bubbling previous coating.
All our work comes with a one-year guarantee.
- Area
- Ellacombe (TQ1, TQ2)
- Region
- Torbay
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it will not stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
Covering Ellacombe
Ellacombe is about 1 mile south-east of Torquay, in Torbay. Customers in Ellacombe get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed price from your pictures, and a technician at your door on the day. Ellacombe is one of 23 towns and villages in Torbay we cover.
All of TQ1 and TQ2 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets such as Rock Road, Abbey Road and Denys Road. We also cover the places around Ellacombe: Babbacombe (1 mile south-east), Torquay (1 mile north-west), St Marychurch (1 mile north), Torre (1 mile west) and Wellswood (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Paignton (3 miles south-west), Brixham (5 miles south), Marldon (3 miles west), Goodrington (4 miles south-west) and Galmpton (6 miles south).
Around Ellacombe
Our customers here include homes close to Parish Church of Christ Church, Torquay Academy and Old Brewery pub. Nearby too are Ellacombe Church of England Academy (within half a mile west), Abbey Park and Meadows (0.9 miles south-west) and The Spires College (less than half a mile north). The nearest railway station is Torre station, roughly 1 mile west. A little further out are Torbay Hospital (1.6 miles north-west) and Victorian Shopping Arcade (0.7 miles south). Open spaces near Ellacombe include Occombe Valley Woods.
Landlord and trade work in Ellacombe
Hospitality businesses cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
How the visit works
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 normally takes the best part of a day. If we find something your photos didn’t show, we will explain it before carrying on.
- We sheet, mask and ventilate the room.
- Old sealant is cut out and the bath is deep cleaned.
- We repair chips, rust spots and pitting.
- The surface is keyed and primed for the new finish.
- Several coats of finish are sprayed on, then it cures until the following day.
Before we arrive
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Open a window if you can
Get a quote
To get a price, send two or three pictures using our quote form or call us. We will say right away whether it can be repaired.
Related advice
What we are called out for in Ellacombe
Enamel’s shine is only skin deep, and abrasive cleaning slowly wears it away. Eventually the surface turns porous and stains.
Most people get in touch when they notice something like this:
- Lots of chips and rust spots
- Wear marks under the taps
- Enamel that is lost its shine and feels rough
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
Before you book anyone
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- How the colour is matched
Aftercare tips
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Leave the bath for the full curing time before using it
- Avoid suction-cup mats
- Don’t leave a chip unrepaired
- Keep toiletries on a shelf rather than in the bath
Stick to mild, non-abrasive cleaners, don’t use suction bath mats, and keep bottles and razors off the surface.
On a worn bath, rust spots keep spreading, and each one adds to the preparation. It’s simpler to resurface before they spread.
Should you replace it?
Replacing a cast iron bath is a big job: they’re heavy, often need breaking up, and a new one is not cheap. Re-enamelling avoids all of it. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. We don’t add extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why book with us
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- A fixed quote before you book
- One price list for the whole UK
- Most jobs done in one visit
Read our full price list or bath cost comparison.
Also near Ellacombe
More services for Ellacombe
When we’d advise against a repair
Some jobs are not right for a repair, for example:
- A bath that is rusted through
- Anything hidden under an old coating, until we remove it
- Plumbing leaks, which need a plumber
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer.
Surfaces we repair
- Basins & shower trays
- Cast iron baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Acrylic baths
- Victorian roll-tops
Ellacombe questions
How long will the bath be out of use?
Typically a day, then it’s ready to use the following day. A badly pitted bath can need a second day.
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
How durable is a resurfaced bath?
Care for it and it lasts. Avoid abrasive cleaners and suction mats.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Just keep them out of the work area. We will tell you when the room can be used again.
Will you leave a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
What information do you need?
Photos of the damage, a photo of the entire bath and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit generally costs less than separate visits. Send photos of everything you’d like done.
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
Usually, yes. The old repair comes out first.
Different materials, different repairs
Roll-top and period baths
Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
Acrylic
We resurface acrylic baths as well, with a coating system suited to acrylic. It must be solid and not flex underfoot.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
