Devon · England
Bath Re-enamelling in Ilfracombe
Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing for homes and businesses in Ilfracombe and across Devon. Free, fixed quotes from your photos.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A dull, rough surface that won’t come clean
- A roll-top that’s seen better days
FAQs for Ilfracombe
Do you hold any accreditations?
We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Is there a call-out fee?
There’s no separate call-out charge. Your fixed quote includes everything.
Will there be fumes?
Some odour is normal while we spray, so we ventilate the room. It clears as the finish cures.
Will you leave a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and we clean up when we have finished.
Do you come to Ilfracombe?
Yes. We cover the whole UK and travel to Ilfracombe. Send pictures and we will quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
How do I book?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit usually costs less than separate visits. Include pictures of each item.
About our bath re-enamelling in Ilfracombe
Cast iron, steel, acrylic, roll-top and period baths can all be resurfaced. The finish is sprayed on in several coats over a bonding primer, after the bath has been cleaned, repaired and keyed. We work on Victorian roll-tops, basins & shower trays and pressed steel baths, and people most often call us about an original cast iron bath that needs restoring and an old resurfacing that’s failing.
You’re covered after we leave: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Location
- Ilfracombe (EX34)
- County
- Devon
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What we do, step by step
When we visit, we arrive at the time we have agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. The job typically takes most of the day. We tidy up before we leave and let you know when you can use it again.
- The bathroom is protected and ventilation set up.
- Old sealant is cut out and the bath is deep cleaned.
- Chips, rust and pitting are repaired.
- The surface is keyed and primed for the new finish.
- Several coats of finish are sprayed on, then it cures.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Let us know about parking or access
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
Getting a price
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job without visiting.
Related advice
Landlord and trade work in Ilfracombe
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. 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 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.
What affects the price in Ilfracombe
Prices start from £350. Each job gets its own fixed quote. This is what makes a difference:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Doing more than one item at once
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- The material
Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Quotes from your photos
The better the photos, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- Where you are, by postcode
- One picture of the entire bath
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Details of any past repairs
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through.
How to look after the repair
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. These habits help:
- Don’t use the bath until it has fully cured
- Wipe the bath dry after use in hard water areas
- Stick to gentle, non-abrasive cleaners
- Repair dripping taps early
Use mild, non-abrasive cleaners, avoid suction bath mats, and keep bottles and razors off the surface.
Avoid scrubbing a dull bath with abrasive cleaners. It removes more of the surface and makes resurfacing more work.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Roll-top and period baths
We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, with the outside refinished as well.
Pressed steel
Pressed steel baths take a new finish well, as long as any rust is dealt with first. Rust around the waste is common on steel, so we check it carefully.
Our work in Ilfracombe
Ilfracombe is about 9 miles north of Barnstaple, in Devon. Customers in Ilfracombe get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed price from your photos, and a technician at your door on the day. Ilfracombe is one of 586 places in Devon where we work.
Jobs in EX34 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Jobs here include addresses on High Street, Market Street and Church Road. With the A361 and A399 close by, Ilfracombe is easy for our repair technicians to reach. Other places close to Ilfracombe include Chambercombe (1 mile east), Hele (1 mile east), Berrynarbor (3 miles east), Trimstone (3 miles south-west) and Bradwell (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Barnstaple (9 miles south), Bideford (14 miles south), Braunton (7 miles south), Newport (10 miles south), Roundswell (10 miles south) and East-the-Water (14 miles south).
Landmarks near Ilfracombe
Typical jobs here are in homes near Emmanuel Church, The Ilfracombe Academy and Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Combe Martin Museum (3.7 miles east) and Watermouth Castle (1.9 miles east). Not far away are Chapel wood.
When a repair isn’t the answer
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- A metal bath with a through crack
- A bath that’s rusted through
- An acrylic bath that flexes badly underfoot
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.
Materials we work on in Ilfracombe
- Cast iron baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Acrylic baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Basins & shower trays
Repair or replace: which is better?
A replacement frequently means several trades over several days. Re-enamelling is one technician, normally one day, and the bath is usable the day after. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. Compared with replacing, repairing generally costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why book with us
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- A fixed quote before booking
- No extra charge for your area
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
Read our pricing and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Common problems we fix in Ilfracombe
In hard water areas, limescale and the cleaning it needs wear enamel faster, and gritty cleaners are the worst culprits.
Look out for any of the following:
- Thin, worn enamel in places
- An old resurfacing that is failing
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
- Brown or grey marks that do not clean off
Questions to ask before you book
- How the room is protected while they work
- Whether the price covers travel
- What preparation is included
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
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