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Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Northlew, Devon
Local bath re-enamelling for Northlew: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Stains that will not shift
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
What a repair can’t fix
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- Anything hidden under an old coating, until we remove it
- An acrylic bath that flexes badly underfoot
- A metal bath with a through crack
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we work on in Northlew
- Victorian roll-tops
- Pressed steel baths
- Cast iron baths
- Acrylic baths
- Basins & shower trays
About our bath re-enamelling in Northlew
Many of the baths we re-enamel are period roll-tops, which would be difficult and expensive to replace. Resurfacing them in place keeps the original bath. We work on basins & shower trays, cast iron baths and Victorian roll-tops, and the jobs we see most are a bath in a colour that no longer suits and a peeling or bubbling previous coating.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything isn’t right, ring us and we will sort it.
- Location
- Northlew (EX20)
- Area hub
- Devon
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What affects the price in Northlew
Prices start from £350. You won’t pay by the hour. The price is based on:
- How much damage there is
- Whether we combine several jobs
- What the surface is made of
- The type of damage
Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is typically a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Quotes from your photos
Good pictures mean an accurate price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- A picture taken from further back
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- One sharp close-up of the damage
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire bath, we can price the job the same day in most cases.
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How it works
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive at the agreed slot, protect everything around the work area, carry out the work and tidy away. Allow most of the day from start to finish. Before leaving, we tell you when it can be used and how to look after it.
- First we look the bath over and confirm the finish.
- Everything around the bath is masked and covered.
- We degrease the bath, fix any damage and key the surface.
- Primer and finish coats are applied.
- We remove the masking, tidy up and give you the curing time.
How to prepare
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
Getting a price
Upload a photo of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, with your EX20 postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.
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Landlord and trade work in Northlew
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
Different materials, different repairs
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. Steel often rusts by the plughole, so we check it carefully.
Where we work around Northlew
Northlew is about 16 miles north of Tavistock, in Devon. From the centre of Northlew to the outlying streets, the service is the same: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Our repair technicians cover all 586 towns and villages in Devon.
All of EX20 is within our area. Jobs here include addresses on Station Road, Crowden Road and Hilltown Lane. Other places close to Northlew include Highampton (3 miles north), Thorndon Cross (4 miles south-east), Halwill Junction (4 miles west), Hatherleigh (4 miles north-east) and Folly Gate (4 miles east). Further out, we also cover Okehampton (6 miles east), Great Torrington (12 miles north), Holsworthy (10 miles west), North Tawton (10 miles east), Winkleigh (10 miles north-east) and Chagford (14 miles south-east).
What’s near Northlew
We visit homes around Church of St Thomas of Canterbury and Green Dragon Inn and the streets around them. Nearby you’ll also find Okehampton Community Hospital (6 miles east).
Northlew: your questions answered
Will the price change on the day?
We’ll show you and explain before doing anything extra. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
Does someone need to be in?
We need someone to let us in. You do not need to watch us work.
Is repairing better than replacing?
In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it is not worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
Will it make a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
Can tenants book a repair?
Of course. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
How long will the bath be out of use?
Most baths are done in a day and can be used the day after. We’ll confirm timings when we quote.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Of course, and it generally saves money. Just add the extra items to your pictures and we’ll quote them together.
Can you resurface a pink bath in white?
Yes. We can resurface a coloured bath in white, and the basin and toilet can be done too.
Signs you need bath re-enamelling in Northlew
Often the bath has just had decades of use, and only the surface is worn. The body of the bath is normally perfectly sound.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
- A roll-top that’s seen better days
- Thin, worn enamel in places
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
Before you book anyone
- Whether they match the colour on site
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
Keeping it looking good
A little care keeps the finish looking good. Our advice:
- Don’t leave a chip unrepaired
- Keep suction mats out of the bath
- Use washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
- Rinse off hair dye, oils and bath bombs right away
Use mild, non-abrasive cleaners, avoid suction bath mats, and keep bottles and razors off the surface.
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.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
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 the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it won’t stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
