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Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Green Lane, Devon

Local bath re-enamelling for Green Lane: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • A dull, rough surface that will not come clean
  • A coloured bath you want in white
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Need bath re-enamelling in Green Lane?

What we do, step by step

From the moment we arrive, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the job takes the best part of a day, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.

  1. We sheet, mask and ventilate the room.
  2. Old sealant is cut out and the bath is deep cleaned.
  3. We repair chips, rust spots and pitting.
  4. The surface is keyed and primed for the new finish.
  5. The new finish is sprayed on in several coats and left to cure until the day after.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Ensure the room can be ventilated
  • Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
  • Clear the area around the damage

Getting a price

Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them over with your postcode, and you will get a fixed price back. Quotes are free and no obligation.

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Bath re-enamelling at your home in Green Lane

We don’t move the bath, so the taps, tiles and plumbing are not touched. It usually takes one visit, with the bath ready to use the following day. We regularly repair basins & shower trays, acrylic baths and Victorian roll-tops, and people most frequently call us about stains that won’t shift and a bath in a colour that no longer suits.

Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote.

Where
Green Lane (TQ13)
County
Devon
Guarantee
A year, on every repair
Price
From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Should I try a DIY kit first?

What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.

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 then the old filler has to be removed first.

What bath re-enamelling costs

Resurfacing from £350. We do not charge extra for travel to Green Lane. The price comes down to:

  • Doing more than one item at once
  • How many areas need work
  • What the surface is made of
  • The type of damage

What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed price from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.

How to get a fixed price

We price nearly every job from photos. This is what we need:

  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
  • A clear, close picture of the problem area
  • Your postcode, so we can check dates

Most customers in Green Lane get their price from photos. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.

What a repair cannot fix

We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair will not do:

  • Holes rusted through the metal
  • Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
  • A cast iron or steel bath that’s cracked right through

If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think before booking.

Materials we repair

  • Victorian roll-tops
  • Cast iron baths
  • Pressed steel baths
  • Acrylic baths
  • Basins & shower trays

Materials and what they mean for the repair

Roll-top and period baths

Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.

Pressed steel

Steel baths re-enamel well, as long as any rust is dealt with first. Rust around the waste is common on steel, so we pay close attention there.

Common problems we fix in Green Lane

Enamel wears gradually. Years of cleaning, hard water and hot baths wear the gloss away, starting where water runs and sits.

The things clients typically mention when they call are:

  • Enamel that is lost its shine and feels rough
  • An old resurfacing that is failing
  • An outdated colour you’d like to change
  • Wear marks under the taps

What your quote should include

  • How long it needs to cure
  • Whether they match the colour on site
  • Whether the price covers travel
  • Whether a trained technician does the job

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Green Lane and nearby

Green Lane is about 6 miles west of Kingsteignton, in Devon. From the centre of Green Lane to the outlying streets, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Green Lane is one of 586 towns and villages in Devon we cover.

We work across the TQ13 postcode area and the streets around it. Other places close to Green Lane include Ilsington (1 mile south), Brimley (1 mile east), Liverton (2 miles south-east), Bovey Tracey (2 miles east) and Coldeast (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Exeter (13 miles north-east), Exmouth (14 miles east), Newton Abbot (6 miles south-east), Teignmouth (10 miles east), Kingsteignton (6 miles east) and Dawlish (11 miles east).

Landmarks near Green Lane

Typical jobs here are in homes near Ilsington Church of England Primary School, Carpenters Arms and Church of St Michael and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include House of Marbles (1.8 miles east) and Bovey Tracey Hospital (2.2 miles north-east). The countryside around Green Lane includes Haytor Rocks and Chudleigh Knighton Heath.

Map of Green Lane © OpenStreetMap contributors

For landlords and businesses

We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.

We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Green Lane as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it generally costs far less than a refit.

Keeping it looking good

It’s all simple stuff, just a few sensible habits:

  • Dry the bath after use to stop limescale
  • Do not leave a chip unrepaired
  • Repair dripping taps early
  • Don’t leave bottles, razors or sponges standing on the surface

Treat the new finish gently at first: let it cure fully, then use mild cleaners only. From then on, avoid abrasives and suction mats.

Leave a peeling coating alone. Water gets under it and the damage spreads, so it’s better to have it stripped and redone.

Green Lane: your questions answered

Will it make a mess?

Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.

Can you fix a peeling bath coating?

Yes. Removing the old finish takes extra time, which we include in the price.

Will there be a smell?

It depends on the job, but frequently a little. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum, and it soon fades.

How durable is a resurfaced bath?

A well-prepared finish lasts a long time if it’s looked after. Gentle cleaning, no suction mats.

What if the damage is worse than the photos show?

If we find something the pictures didn’t show, we explain it first. You decide whether to go ahead.

What do you need from me?

Just photos, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, access to the room.

Which areas do you work in?

The whole UK, including all of Devon. Send your postcode with your photos and we’ll confirm dates.

Can landlords book you?

Yes, frequently. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.

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