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Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Ford, Devon
Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing at your home in Ford, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Brown or grey marks that don’t clean off
- A coloured bath you want in white
How we handle bath re-enamelling in Ford
We resurface cast iron, steel and acrylic baths, including roll-tops and period baths. The finish is sprayed on in several coats over a bonding primer, after the bath has been cleaned, repaired and keyed. Whether it’s stains that won’t shift and an outdated colour you’d like to change, we can help, whatever the material.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you are covered after the visit.
- Location
- Ford (EX39)
- Area hub
- Devon
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY kit or professional repair?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it won’t stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, 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.
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What affects the price in Ford
Prices start from £350. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we take into account:
- The material
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- The colour and finish to match
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
Instead of hourly rates, we price the whole job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Quotes from your pictures
The better the photos, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Something in shot to show the size
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
You don’t need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
Our work in Ford
Ford is about 3 miles south-west of Bideford, in Devon. Anywhere in EX39, a technician comes to you. We work in all 586 towns and villages in Devon, from the larger towns to small villages.
Our visits in EX39 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Other places close to Ford include Fairy Cross (1 mile south-west), Parkham (2 miles south-west), Buckland Brewer (2 miles south), Monkleigh (4 miles south-east) and Frithelstock Stone (5 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Barnstaple (11 miles north-east), Bideford (3 miles north-east), Braunton (9 miles north-east), Newport (11 miles north-east), Roundswell (9 miles north-east) and East-the-Water (3 miles east).
Local landmarks in Ford
Typical jobs here are in homes near Church of St Andrew, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Kenwith Castle (2.4 miles north-east) and Bideford Community Hospital (2.8 miles north-east).
Should you replace it?
Replacing a bath generally 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. Prices start from £350. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before booking, with no extras added later.
Why book with us
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Work done at your home or business
- One visit for most repairs
- Same prices wherever you are
Read our prices page and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Common problems we fix in Ford
The gloss on enamel is thin, and every scrub with an abrasive cleaner takes a little away. After years of use, the surface becomes porous and stains easily.
Most people contact us when they notice one of these:
- A dull, rough surface that won’t come clean
- A roll-top that’s seen better days
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
- Stains that won’t shift
What your quote should include
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- How soon you can use it again
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- What happens if they find more damage
What happens on the day
There is not much you need to do on the day. Let us in and show us the room, and we will take it from there. The job generally runs to the best part of a day, including clearing up.
- We sheet, mask and ventilate the room.
- We remove the old silicone and deep clean the bath.
- We repair chips, rust spots and pitting.
- The surface is keyed and primed for the new finish.
- The new finish is sprayed on in several coats and left to cure.
Getting ready for the visit
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Open a window if you can
Getting a price
To get a price, send two or three photos using our quote form or call us. We’ll say right away whether it can be repaired.
Advice
What we cannot put right
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair will not do:
- A poorly supported acrylic bath, until it’s firmed up
- A cast iron or steel bath that is cracked right through
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
Materials we work on in Ford
- Pressed steel baths
- Acrylic baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Cast iron baths
- Victorian roll-tops
Ford: your questions answered
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Typically, yes. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so mention it when you send pictures.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit. The rest of the house is unaffected.
Do you resurface freestanding baths?
Yes. Inside and out.
Do you need to take the bath out?
No. It’s re-enamelled where it stands, so the tiles and taps stay put.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.
Will the new finish last?
That depends on preparation and how the bath is treated. With good preparation and gentle cleaning it lasts a long time, and our work is guaranteed for a year.
When can you do it?
That depends on our diary for your area. Send pictures with your postcode and we’ll reply with the earliest dates.
Aftercare tips
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. A few tips:
- Don’t leave bottles, razors or sponges standing on the surface
- Rinse off hair dye, oils and bath bombs right away
- Dry the bath after use to stop limescale
- Don’t use the bath until it has fully cured
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.
On a worn bath, rust spots keep spreading and make the job bigger. It’s simpler to resurface before they spread.
Different materials, different repairs
Pressed steel
Pressed steel baths take a new finish well, as long as any rust is dealt with first. Steel often rusts by the plughole, so we pay close attention there.
Roll-top and period baths
We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, with the outside refinished as well.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
