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Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Knowle, Devon
Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Knowle. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Several chips and rust patches
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
DIY repairs versus a professional job
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
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, then guarantee it for a year.
Bath re-enamelling in Knowle without replacing anything
We clean, repair and prime the bath before spraying the new finish. Most of the work, and most of the durability, is in the preparation, and we take our time over it. Whether it’s an outdated colour you’d like to change and wear marks under the taps, we can help, on Victorian roll-tops, cast iron baths and acrylic baths alike.
You are covered after we leave: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we explain what it covers before booking.
- Location
- Knowle (EX33)
- County
- Devon
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How we price bath re-enamelling
Resurfacing from £350. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we take into account:
- Unusual colours or finishes
- How many items we do on one visit
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- How many areas need work
No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
How to get a fixed price
Photographing the damage takes a minute, and it saves a visit. Please include:
- Any details about the material
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- One picture of the entire bath
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them to us with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote. There’s no charge for the quote and no obligation.
What your bath is made of matters
Acrylic
We resurface acrylic baths as well, using a system that bonds to acrylic. It must be solid and not flex underfoot.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are the classic candidate for re-enamelling. The body lasts for generations; only the enamel wears, so resurfacing gives them a new life.
How the visit works
Once we are through the door, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. We mask off everything nearby, the job takes most of the day, depending on what we find, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
- The bath is cleaned, degreased and any chips or rust repaired.
- The surface is prepared and a bonding primer applied.
- Several coats of new finish are sprayed on.
- The bath is left to cure and can typically be used the day after.
Before we arrive
- Open a window if you can
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
Ask for a price
You don’t need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
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Common problems we fix in Knowle
By the time a bath is a few decades old, it may have a mix of issues: dull areas, chips, rust and staining. Resurfacing sorts them out together.
The most common problems we are called about are:
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
- A dull, rough surface that will not come clean
- An old resurfacing that’s failing
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
What to look for in a quote
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- What prep work is covered
- Whether they match the colour on site
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
What we can’t put right
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- Holes rusted through the metal
- Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
- An acrylic bath that flexes badly underfoot
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think before booking.
Materials we work on in Knowle
- Basins & shower trays
- Cast iron baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Acrylic baths
- Pressed steel baths
Repair or replace in Knowle?
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. Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Knowle. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Knowle
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Generally one visit, start to finish
Read our pricing or bath cost comparison.
Keeping it looking good
So the finish stays in good condition:
- Have chips seen to early
- Keep suction mats out of the bath
- Fix dripping taps quickly
- Do not use the bath until it has fully cured
The first few days matter most: give it the full curing time, then clean it gently. From then on, avoid abrasives and suction mats.
Leave a peeling coating alone. Moisture gets underneath and makes it worse, so it’s better to have it stripped and redone.
Nearby places to Knowle
Other services in Knowle
About Knowle
Knowle is about 6 miles north-west of Barnstaple, in Devon. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. We work in 586 places in Devon.
We cover every part of the EX33 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Stanbury Road, Manor Mill Road and Norley Road, and we cover them all. If you’re just outside Knowle, we cover Middle Winsham (1 mile north-east), Nethercott (1 mile north-west), Boode (1 mile south-east), Braunton (1 mile south) and North Buckland (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Barnstaple (6 miles south-east), Bideford (8 miles south), Ilfracombe (6 miles north), Newport (6 miles south-east), Roundswell (5 miles south-east) and East-the-Water (8 miles south).
Local landmarks in Knowle
We visit homes around Ebrington Arms, St Brannock's Church and Braunton Academy, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include North Devon District Hospital (5.1 miles south-east) and Braunton and District Museum (1.3 miles south). The countryside around Knowle includes Chapel wood and Braunton Burrows.
Questions from Knowle
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
We look at the pictures and reply with a fixed price and some dates. If we need another angle, we will ask.
What areas do you cover?
Everywhere in the UK, Knowle included. Travel is included in the price.
What information do you need?
Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787, and we’ll take it from there.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include pictures of each item.
Is my repair covered?
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Will the new finish last?
A well-prepared finish lasts a long time if it’s looked after. Gentle cleaning, no suction mats.
Do you need to take the bath out?
No. We resurface it in place, so nothing else is disturbed.
Can a failed resurfacing be redone?
Normally, yes. The old coating comes off before we resurface it. Tell us about it when you ask for a quote.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
