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Bath Re-enamelling for Hatherleigh homes
Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing at your home in Hatherleigh, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Chips and rust in more than one place
- Stains that won’t shift
Bath re-enamelling at your home in Hatherleigh
Resurfacing renews the whole surface of the bath without taking anything out. It suits baths that are dull, stained, rough or chipped all over. Whether it’s an old resurfacing that’s failing and several chips and rust patches, we can usually put it right.
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Devon.
- Area
- Hatherleigh (EX20)
- County
- Devon
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Landlord and trade work in Hatherleigh
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Hatherleigh use us as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it generally costs far less than a refit.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
Hatherleigh and the surrounding area
Hatherleigh is about 15 miles south-east of Bideford, in Devon. We travel to clients in Hatherleigh and nearby villages, so you don’t need to take anything anywhere. Hatherleigh is one of 586 places in Devon where we work.
Jobs in EX20 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Whether you live on High Street, Old Market Way and Market Street or a nearby road, we can come to you. Nearby, we also work in Meeth (2 miles north), Monkokehampton (3 miles east), Ash Cross (3 miles north-west), Jacobstowe (3 miles south-east) and Petrockstowe (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Bideford (15 miles north-west), Okehampton (6 miles south-east), East-the-Water (15 miles north), Great Torrington (10 miles north), Holsworthy (12 miles west) and North Tawton (8 miles east).
Landmarks near Hatherleigh
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Hatherleigh Community Primary School, Church of St John the Baptist and Bridge Inn. A little further out are War Horse Valley Country Farm Park (2 miles north-east).
DIY kit or professional repair?
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, it’s worth having it done properly.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
What we do, step by step
Here’s how a visit generally runs: we arrive at the agreed slot, sheet and mask the area around the job, carry out the work and clear up. Plan for most of the day from start to finish. Before leaving, we tell you when it can be used and how to care for it.
- First we look the bath over and confirm the finish.
- Taps, tiles and the floor are masked off.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
Getting a price
There is no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.
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Common problems we fix in Hatherleigh
Enamel’s shine is only skin deep, and abrasive cleaning slowly wears it away. After years of use, the surface becomes porous and stains easily.
The things customers typically mention when they call are:
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
- Several chips and rust patches
- An old resurfacing that’s failing
- A dull, rough surface that won’t come clean
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- How to look after the finish
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- Whether the price covers travel
Questions from Hatherleigh
What do you need from me?
Photos of the damage, a picture of the entire bath and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
Someone resurfaced my bath and it’s peeling. Can you help?
Yes. Stripping the old coating adds time, so it’s reflected in the quote.
How long will the bath be out of use?
Most baths are done in a day, ready the next day. We will confirm timings when we quote.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
How soon can you come?
We will give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
Can you change the colour of my bath?
Yes, white is the usual choice. Tell us what you’d like when you ask for a quote.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.
Aftercare tips
Once the work has cured, treat it gently:
- Fix dripping taps quickly
- Store bottles off the bath
- Leave the bath for the full curing time before using it
- Rinse off hair dye, oils and bath bombs straight away
Treat the new finish gently at first: give it the full curing time, then clean it gently. After that, no abrasives and no suction mats.
If a previous coating is starting to peel, do not pick at it. Moisture gets underneath and makes it worse, so it’s better to have it stripped and redone.
Different materials, different repairs
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Cast iron
Re-enamelling suits cast iron baths perfectly. The body lasts for generations; only the enamel wears, so resurfacing gives them a new life.
Should you replace it?
Replacing the bath means a plumber, lifting out the old bath, re-tiling or making good the walls and days without a bathroom. Re-enamelling gives the bath a new finish without moving it. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. We do not add extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Hatherleigh
- We leave the room as we found it
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- One price list for the whole UK
See our pricing or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
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Honest limits
In fairness, there are a few things a repair will not fix:
- Anything hidden under an old coating, until we remove it
- An acrylic bath that flexes badly underfoot
- Plumbing leaks, which need a plumber
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Materials we work on in Hatherleigh
- Cast iron baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Victorian roll-tops
- Acrylic baths
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
