Devon · England
Bath Re-enamelling in Exeter
Bath re-enamelling in and around Exeter: a fixed quote from photos, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Brown or grey marks that do not clean off
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
Repair or replace: which is better?
A refit takes several trades and several days. Re-enamelling takes one technician and generally one day, and the bath can be used the day after. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send pictures and we will give you the exact figure.
Why Exeter clients choose us
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Colour-matched on site
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Fixed prices from your photos
See our prices page or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Bath re-enamelling in Exeter, done in place
Re-enamelling is a one-day job for most baths, with the bath ready to use the following day. Nothing is disconnected or removed. Whether it’s a roll-top that’s seen better days and a bath in a colour that no longer suits, we can typically put it right.
Peace of mind is built in: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we explain what it covers before you book.
Our work in Exeter
Exeter is in Devon. Our repair technicians come to homes and businesses in Exeter and the surrounding area, so there’s no workshop to go to. We work in 586 places in Devon, from the larger towns to small villages.
Postcode districts we cover here: EX2, EX4, EX1 and EX3. We regularly work on streets such as Regent Square, Catherine Square and High Street and the roads around them. Main roads around Exeter include the A30 and A377, which makes travel easy. Nearby, we also work in Heavitree (1 mile east), Polsloe (1 mile north-east), Larkbeare (1 mile south-west), St Sidwells (1 mile north) and Wonford (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Exmouth (8 miles south-east), Newton Abbot (14 miles south), Tiverton (13 miles north), Teignmouth (12 miles south), Sidmouth (12 miles east) and Honiton (15 miles east). Exeter is one of the larger places we cover in Devon.
What’s near Exeter
Around Exeter, we work in homes near Mount Radford Inn, Exeter University Library and Isca and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Newtown Primary School (under half a mile north-west), St Luke's University Chapel (less than half a mile north), Sacred Heart Church (0.7 miles west) and Exeter Tutorial College (within half a mile south-west). For rail, the closest station is St James' Park station, about 0.7 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Princesshay (0.5 miles west) and Exeter City Football Club Museum (0.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Bowling Green Marsh RSPB reserve.
- Other local spots include Ludwell Valley Park (1.3 miles south-east)
Exeter: your questions answered
Can you price it without visiting?
Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Does someone need to be in?
We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Just keep them out of the work area. We will let you know when it’s safe to use again.
Is my repair covered?
All our work carries a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Will there be a smell?
A little, depending on the job. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum.
Do you do work for letting agents?
We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
We look at the pictures and reply with a fixed price and some dates. If we need another angle, we’ll ask.
DIY kit or professional repair?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is typically the cheaper route.
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
Common problems we fix in Exeter
Previous coatings can fail too, lifting by the plughole or blistering. Failing coatings are stripped back before we resurface.
People usually call us when they notice one of these:
- Stains that will not shift
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
What your quote should include
- How the colour is matched
- What protection goes down before work starts
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- Whether a trained technician does the job
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.
How to look after the repair
Looking after the surface is easy, and it makes a real difference:
- Use washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
- A quick wipe after use keeps limescale away
- Have chips seen to early
- Store bottles off the bath
Use mild, non-abrasive cleaners, do not use suction bath mats, and don’t leave bottles or razors standing on the surface.
The longer worn enamel is left, the rougher it gets, and any rust spreads underneath. Acting earlier keeps the preparation simpler.
Towns and villages near Exeter
Other services in Exeter
Honest limits
We won’t take on work that will not last, so here’s what a repair cannot put right:
- Anything hidden under an old coating, until we remove it
- A bath split right through the body
- A bath that is rusted through
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer.
Materials we work on in Exeter
- Victorian roll-tops
- Pressed steel baths
- Acrylic baths
- Cast iron baths
- Basins & shower trays
Landlord and trade work in Exeter
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in Devon and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
How it works
Here’s how a visit usually runs: we arrive on time, protect everything around the work area, carry out the work and clear up. Allow the best part of a day from start to finish. Before leaving, we tell you how long to leave it and how to care for it.
- 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.
- We key the bath and apply a bonding primer.
- The new finish is sprayed on in several coats and left to cure until the day after.
How to prepare
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Let us know which floor the room is on
Get a quote
There is no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
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About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
