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Bath Re-enamelling for Folly Gate homes
Our repair technicians come to Folly Gate for full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing. Everything is done in place, and the work is guaranteed.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
- Enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough
What we can’t put right
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- Acrylic that moves when you stand in it
- Steel that has corroded right through
- Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we repair
- Basins & shower trays
- Victorian roll-tops
- Pressed steel baths
- Cast iron baths
- Acrylic baths
Bath re-enamelling in Folly Gate, done in place
When a bath is structurally fine but worn out on the surface, re-enamelling is normally the most cost-effective option. There is no removal, plumbing or tiling involved. We regularly repair basins & shower trays, pressed steel baths and acrylic baths, and common reasons people contact us are a period or roll-top bath worth keeping and a bath that stays dull however much you clean it.
All our work is covered by our one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Folly Gate (EX20)
- Region
- Devon
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Nearby places to Folly Gate
What else we do in Folly Gate
Why repair rather than replace?
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. Send pictures and you’ll get a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Folly Gate
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Most jobs done in one visit
- A fixed quote before you book
- No need to remove anything
Read our pricing or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
DIY kit or professional repair?
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.
Folly Gate and the surrounding area
Folly Gate is about 16 miles north of Tavistock, in Devon. Book a date that suits you, and you will know when to expect us, so you are not left waiting in all day. Folly Gate is one of 586 places in Devon we cover.
Our visits in EX20 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. From Chapel Lane, Spinney Way and Cleave Close or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. We also travel to Okehampton (2 miles south-east), Jacobstowe (2 miles north), Stockley (2 miles south-east), Exbourne (3 miles north-east) and Thorndon Cross (3 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Great Torrington (14 miles north), Holsworthy (15 miles west), Hatherleigh (4 miles north-west), North Tawton (6 miles north-east), Winkleigh (7 miles north-east) and Chagford (10 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Folly Gate
Around Folly Gate, we work in homes near Okehampton College and The Crossways Inn. Folly Gate’s nearest station is Okehampton station, about 2.4 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Okehampton Community Hospital (1.9 miles south-east) and Museum of Policing in Devon and Cornwall (2 miles south-east).
How it works
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, protect the area, then carry out the work, which normally takes the best part of a day. If anything looks different from your photos, we’ll talk to you before going ahead.
- We check the bath and agree the finish with you.
- Everything around the bath is masked and covered.
- We degrease the bath, fix any damage and key the surface.
- Primer and finish coats are applied.
- The masking comes off, we tidy up and tell you when it can be used.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
Ask for a price
Send us photos of the damage and one of the whole item, with your EX20 postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
Related advice
How to look after the repair
A little care keeps the finish looking good. We recommend:
- Avoid suction-cup mats
- Don’t use the bath until it has fully cured
- Don’t leave bottles, razors or sponges standing on the surface
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
A quick rinse and wipe after use helps, particularly where water is hard, so limescale cannot build up.
Avoid scrubbing a dull bath with abrasive cleaners. It removes more of the surface.
Different materials, different repairs
Acrylic
We resurface acrylic baths as well, using a system that bonds to acrylic. It must be solid and not flex underfoot.
Roll-top and period baths
We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, with the outside refinished as well.
When to call us in Folly Gate
Enamel’s shine is only skin deep, and every scrub with an abrasive cleaner takes a little away. After years of use, the surface becomes porous and stains easily.
Send us a picture if you notice any of these:
- Thin, worn enamel in places
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
- A dull, rough surface that won’t come clean
- Brown or grey marks that do not clean off
Comparing quotes
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- How the room is protected while they work
- Who will actually do the work
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
Folly Gate questions
Is the work guaranteed?
All our work carries our one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Most of the time. Let us know what was used before and we’ll plan for it.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.
Is it messy?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.
Is there a smell?
A little, during the work. We set up ventilation and the smell fades as it cures.
Which areas do you work in?
Across the UK. Our prices are the same everywhere.
Will the price change on the day?
The price is fixed for what the pictures show. If there’s more, we will tell you before starting.
Do you work in Folly Gate?
Yes. We work across the UK and travel to Folly Gate. Send pictures and we’ll quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
How we price bath re-enamelling
Resurfacing from £350. Prices are worked out job by job. What matters most is:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- The material
- How much damage there is
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it.
Quotes from your pictures
You can take the pictures on your phone. Ensure they show:
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- A picture taken from further back
- What it’s made of, if you know
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the whole bath, add your postcode and send them to us. You’ll get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
