Devon · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Ilsington, Devon
Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Ilsington. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Several chips and rust patches
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
The process
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room. Everything we use comes in the van with us, lay protective sheets and start once you are happy with the plan. It normally takes the best part of a day, and you can get on with other things while we are there.
- 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 until the next day.
Preparing for the visit
- Open a window if you can
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
Get a quote
To get a price, send a couple of photos using our quote form or call us. We will tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
Advice
How we handle bath re-enamelling in Ilsington
Resurfacing renews the whole surface of the bath without a refit. It’s the answer when the whole bath is tired rather than one spot. We work on pressed steel baths, Victorian roll-tops and cast iron baths, and common reasons people contact us are an outdated colour you’d like to change and enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough.
Whatever the size of the job, you get the same one-year guarantee.
- Area
- Ilsington (TQ13)
- Area hub
- Devon
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Towns and villages near Ilsington
Also in Ilsington
Should I try a DIY kit first?
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, it’s worth having it done properly.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it will not stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
FAQs for Ilsington
Can you re-enamel a roll-top bath?
Yes. We can do the inside and outside if you’d like.
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
Yes, regularly. Removing the old work can add time, and that is in the quote.
Is it messy?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Is there any odour?
There may be a mild smell during the work.
What happens next?
We look at the photos and reply with a fixed quote and some dates. If we need another angle, we will ask.
Will there be fumes?
A little, during the work. We set up ventilation and the smell fades as it cures.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send photos of everything you’d like done.
Different materials, different repairs
Roll-top and period baths
Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, with the outside refinished as well.
Acrylic
Acrylic baths can be resurfaced too, with a coating system suited to acrylic. It must be solid and not flex underfoot for the finish to last.
When to call us in Ilsington
The gloss on enamel is thin, and every scrub with an abrasive cleaner takes a little away. Eventually the surface turns porous and stains.
You may need us if you’ve spotted:
- A dull, rough surface that will not come clean
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
- An old resurfacing that’s failing
Before you book anyone
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- What protection goes down before work starts
- How long it needs to cure
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
Ilsington and the surrounding area
Ilsington is about 5 miles north-west of Newton Abbot, in Devon. Book a date that suits you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so you’re not left waiting in all day. We cover all 586 towns and villages in Devon.
Here we cover the TQ13 postcode area. Local streets include Town Meadow, Old Town Hill and Simms Hill. If you are just outside Ilsington, we cover Green Lane (1 mile north), Brimley (1 mile north-east), Liverton (1 mile east), Coldeast (2 miles east) and Bovey Tracey (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Exeter (14 miles north-east), Exmouth (14 miles east), Newton Abbot (5 miles south-east), Teignmouth (10 miles east), Kingsteignton (6 miles east) and Ivybridge (15 miles south-west).
Around Ilsington
In Ilsington, that means homes near Ilsington Church of England Primary School, Church of St Michael and Carpenters Arms. Further afield, we also cover the area around Bovey Tracey Hospital (2.5 miles north-east) and House of Marbles (1.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Ilsington includes Chudleigh Knighton Heath and Haytor Rocks.
What affects the price in Ilsington
Prices start from £350. There’s no area surcharge for Ilsington. The price reflects:
- How many items we do on one visit
- How easy the damage is to reach
- How many areas need work
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
The price depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed price from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Getting a price from pictures
You can generally get a fixed quote without us visiting. To help us price it:
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- A photo taken from further back
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- What it’s made of, if you know
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and we will come back with a fixed figure.
Landlord and trade work in Ilsington
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access and we will handle the rest.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Repair or replace: which is better?
Getting a cast iron bath out is hard work: it’s very heavy, may need breaking up, and the replacement can be costly. Re-enamelling avoids all of it. Prices start from £350. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Ilsington
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Work done at your home or business
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
Read our pricing or bath cost comparison.
Keeping it looking good
So the finish stays in good condition:
- A quick wipe after use keeps limescale away
- Keep toiletries on a shelf rather than in the bath
- Use washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
- Fix dripping taps quickly
A quick rinse and wipe after use helps, especially in hard water areas, to stop limescale building up.
Rust spots on a worn bath get worse with time, and each one adds to the preparation. It’s simpler to resurface before they spread.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
