Devon · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Knowle, Devon
Problem with your bath in Knowle? We put it right where it is, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Enamel that is lost its shine and feels rough
- Several chips and rust patches
How we handle bath re-enamelling in Knowle
Re-enamelling is a one-day job for most baths. Taps, tiles, panels and plumbing all stay in place. Whether it’s a roll-top that’s seen better days and staining under the taps and around the waste, we can help.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Knowle (EX17)
- Region
- Devon
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Common questions in Knowle
Will it make a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and we clean up when we have finished.
Do the materials smell?
Expect a mild smell while we’re working.
How do I get a price for bath re-enamelling in Knowle?
Prices start from £350. Every job gets a fixed quote based on photos of the damage. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo and your postcode.
How long will the bath be out of use?
Most baths are done in a day, ready the day after. We give you timings with the quote.
Do you work in Knowle?
Yes. We cover the whole UK and come to Knowle and the rest of Devon. Send us photos for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses in Knowle.
How long does re-enamelling last?
Look after it and it lasts. Gentle cleaning, no suction mats.
Do you charge for travel?
We don’t add a call-out fee. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.
How the visit works
We agree an arrival time beforehand. Once we are there, the work takes the best part of a day in most cases. The room is left tidy.
- We mask and protect the room and ventilate it.
- Next we degrease the bath and fix chips and rust spots.
- We key the surface and put on a bonding primer.
- We spray several coats of new enamel finish.
- The bath is left to cure and can normally be used the day after.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Let us know which floor the room is on
Get a quote
We price from photos so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and you will get a fixed figure back.
Advice
For landlords and businesses
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Knowle as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it typically costs far less than a refit.
What we are called out for in Knowle
Previous coatings can fail too, peeling around the waste or bubbling. We strip what’s failing and start again.
If you can see any of these, send us a picture:
- A coloured bath you want in white
- Several chips and rust patches
- A dull, rough surface that will not come clean
- Brown or grey marks that do not clean off
What your quote should include
- Aftercare advice
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- How soon you can use it again
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
What your bath is made of matters
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
Roll-top and period baths
Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
We understand the appeal of fixing it 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.
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it won’t stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
What bath re-enamelling costs
Prices start from £350. Prices are worked out job by job, from your pictures. What matters most is:
- The colour and finish to match
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- The size and number of damaged areas
- The material and finish
A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send pictures and you’ll get a fixed figure.
How to get a fixed quote
You can normally get a fixed quote without us visiting. To help us price it:
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Natural light rather than flash
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
For a price in Knowle, pictures are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacing a bath can take several days across several trades. Re-enamelling is one technician, usually one day, and the bath is usable the day after. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Knowle. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Knowle
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
See our prices page and bath cost comparison.
Covering Knowle
Knowle is about 3 miles west of Crediton, in Devon. Across the EX17 area, a technician comes to you. We cover all 586 towns and villages in Devon, from the larger towns to small villages.
Our visits in EX17 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. If you are just outside Knowle, we cover Copplestone (1 mile north-west), Morchard Road (3 miles north-west), Oldborough (3 miles north), Down St Mary (3 miles north-west) and Weeke (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Exeter (11 miles south-east), Tiverton (13 miles north-east), Okehampton (12 miles west), St Thomas (10 miles south-east), Larkbeare (11 miles south-east) and Polsloe (11 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Knowle
Typical jobs here are in homes near Church of St Boniface and Copplestone Primary School. For rail, the closest station is Copplestone station, about 1.4 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Crediton Museum (3 miles east) and Crediton Hospital (2.4 miles east).
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Looking after it afterwards
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts. Here’s what we suggest:
- Stick to gentle, non-abrasive cleaners
- Don’t leave a chip unrepaired
- Dry the bath after use to stop limescale
- Wash away dyes and oils after use
Use mild, non-abrasive cleaners, avoid suction bath mats, and do not leave bottles or razors standing on the surface.
On a worn bath, rust spots keep spreading, 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.
