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Bath Re-enamelling for Lifton homes
Fixed-price bath re-enamelling in Lifton and the surrounding area, done in a single visit in most cases.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Brown or grey marks that don’t clean off
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
DIY kit or professional repair?
It’s natural to want to try a repair 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.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it will not stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
Bath re-enamelling at your home in Lifton
After cleaning, repairing and priming, we spray on the new finish. Most of the work, and most of the durability, is in the preparation, so we do not cut corners on it. If you are dealing with chips and rust in more than one place and stains that won’t shift, we can normally put it right.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you are not left on your own once we’ve gone.
- Location
- Lifton (PL16)
- Area hub
- Devon
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it needs firm support underneath. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Roll-top and period baths
Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
Our work in Lifton
Lifton is about 9 miles north-west of Tavistock, in Devon. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. We work in 586 places in Devon.
Jobs in PL16 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Broad Street, Arundell Gardens and Moorfield. We also cover the places around Lifton: Tinhay (1 mile east), Lawhitton (3 miles south-west), Stourscombe (3 miles south-west), Withnoe (3 miles west) and St Giles on the Heath (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Tavistock (9 miles south-east), Okehampton (14 miles north-east), Holsworthy (12 miles north), Tiddy Brook Meadows (10 miles south-east), Bere Alston (12 miles south) and Hatherleigh (15 miles north-east).
Near you in Lifton
Around Lifton, we work in homes near Church of St Mary, Lifton Community Primary School and Arundell Arms Hotel. Further afield, we also cover the area around Lawrence House Museum (3.4 miles west) and Launceston Castle (3.4 miles west). Not far away are Roadford Lake.
When we’d advise against a repair
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair will not do:
- Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
- A cast iron or steel bath that is cracked right through
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Victorian roll-tops
- Cast iron baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Pressed steel baths
- Acrylic baths
How we price bath re-enamelling
Resurfacing from £350. We give every job a fixed price from pictures. These are the things that affect it:
- How many items we do on one visit
- What the surface is made of
- Access to the area
- The size and number of damaged areas
No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Getting a price from pictures
The better the photos, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- A picture taken from further back
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Something in shot to show the size
No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and we will come back with a fixed figure.
Aftercare tips
Looking after the surface is easy, and it makes a real difference:
- Have chips seen to early
- A dripping tap should be fixed promptly
- A quick wipe after use keeps limescale away
- Don’t use the bath until it has fully cured
Wipe the bath dry after use where you can, particularly with hard water, and rinse away any product left on the surface.
Avoid scrubbing a dull bath with abrasive cleaners. It removes more of the surface and makes resurfacing more work.
Lifton: your questions answered
Is there a call-out fee?
There is no separate call-out charge. Your fixed price includes everything.
How long does re-enamelling last?
Care for it and it lasts. Avoid abrasive cleaners and suction mats.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.
Is the work guaranteed?
All our work carries a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit and until it has cured. The rest of the house is unaffected.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. After that, you can carry on with your day.
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.
What does bath re-enamelling cost?
Prices start from £350. Every job gets a fixed price from your pictures. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo and your postcode.
When to call us in Lifton
Enamel’s shine is only skin deep, and every scrub with an abrasive cleaner takes a little away. Eventually the surface turns porous and stains.
The most common problems we’re called about are:
- Lots of chips and rust spots
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
- A roll-top that is seen better days
- A dull, rough surface that will not come clean
Comparing quotes
- Who will actually do the work
- How the room is protected while they work
- What preparation is included
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
The process
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive on time, sheet and mask the area around the job, carry out the work and clear up. Plan for a full day from start to finish. Before we go, we’ll explain how long to leave it and what to avoid for the first few days.
- The room is masked, protected and ventilated.
- Next we degrease the bath and fix chips and rust spots.
- We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- Several coats of new finish are sprayed on.
- The bath is left to cure and can usually be used the day after.
How to prepare
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
Ask for a price
To get a price, send two or three pictures using our quote form or ring us. We will say right away if a repair is the right fix.
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Nearby places to Lifton
What else we do in Lifton
Repair or replace in Lifton?
Replacing the bath means a plumber, lifting out the old bath, re-tiling or making good the walls and several days without a working bathroom. Re-enamelling renews the whole surface without moving it. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Why Lifton customers choose us
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Same prices wherever you are
See our pricing and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
