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Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Okehampton, Devon
Problem with your bath in Okehampton? We put it right where it is, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Several chips and rust patches
- A coating lifting around the plughole
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £350. Each job gets its own fixed price. These are the things that affect it:
- Doing more than one item at once
- What kind of damage it is
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Send photos for a quote
You can take the photos on your phone, there is no need for anything special. Just make sure we can see:
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
We price from pictures so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through.
Bath re-enamelling in Okehampton, done in place
Many of the baths we re-enamel are period roll-tops, which would be difficult and expensive to replace. Doing them in place keeps an original feature. Our technicians work on Victorian roll-tops, basins & shower trays and pressed steel baths, and common reasons people get in touch are a roll-top that’s seen better days and stains that won’t shift.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you are covered after the visit.
- Area
- Okehampton (EX20)
- Region
- Devon
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
When to call us in Okehampton
Enamel does not fail overnight. Abrasive cleaners, limescale and years of use wear the gloss away, generally first under the taps and around the waste.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- Several chips and rust patches
- A coating lifting around the plughole
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
- Thin, worn enamel in places
What to look for in a quote
- Whether they match the colour on site
- What happens if they find more damage
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- Aftercare advice
Looking after it afterwards
So the finish stays in good condition for years:
- Do not use the bath until it has fully cured
- Have chips seen to early
- Keep toiletries on a shelf rather than in the bath
- A quick wipe after use keeps limescale away
Avoid hair dye, bath bombs and oils sitting on the surface, as they can stain. Repair dripping taps promptly.
If a previous coating is starting to peel, do not pick at it. Water gets under it and the damage spreads, so have it stripped and resurfaced.
What we cannot put right
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- A poorly supported acrylic bath, until it’s firmed up
- Steel that has corroded right through
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think.
What we work on
- Cast iron baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Pressed steel baths
- Acrylic baths
- Basins & shower trays
Repairing versus replacing in Okehampton
If the bath is sound, re-enamelling is typically much cheaper than replacing it, once you add removal, plumbing, tiling and decorating to the price of a new bath. It’s also far quicker. Prices start from £350. There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Okehampton
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- No need to remove anything
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Fixed prices from your photos
See our prices page or bath cost comparison.
What we do, step by step
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room beforehand. We bring everything we need with us, lay protective sheets and get going once we have agreed what we are doing. Most jobs take the best part of a day, and you can get on with other things while we’re there.
- First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
- We clean and degrease the bath and repair any chips or rust.
- We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- We spray on the new enamel finish in several coats.
- Once cured, normally by the following day, the bath is ready.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
Ask for a price
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three photos through our quote form or ring us. We will tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
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Okehampton questions
Is my repair covered?
Yes, for a year. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
What do you need from me?
Send photos through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787, and we’ll do the rest.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work and until it has cured. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Will there be a smell?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied. It clears as the materials cure.
Will the price change on the day?
The price is fixed for what the pictures show. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
Do I have to be there?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Landlords are often glad to have it sorted.
Landlord and trade work in Okehampton
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access and we’ll handle the rest.
Also near Okehampton
Also in Okehampton
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Roll-top and period baths
We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Covering Okehampton
Okehampton is about 21 miles west of Exeter, in Devon. Wherever you are in the EX20 postcode area, a technician comes to you. Our repair technicians cover 586 places in Devon, from the larger towns to small villages.
Every address in EX20 is within our area. Streets in the area include Market Street, Station Road and High Street. Main roads around Okehampton include the B3215 and B3260, which makes travel easy. Neighbouring places we cover include Stockley (1 mile east), Belstone Corner (3 miles north-east), Sticklepath (3 miles east), South Tawton (4 miles east) and South Zeal (4 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Tavistock (15 miles south-west), Crediton (15 miles east), Hatherleigh (6 miles north-west), North Tawton (6 miles north-east), Winkleigh (8 miles north) and Chagford (8 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Okehampton
Our clients here include homes close to Okehampton Primary School and Foundation Unit, Okehampton College and Exeter Arms and the streets around them. Also close by are Simmons Park (0.5 miles south-west) and Church of All Saints (0.8 miles west). Okehampton’s nearest station is Okehampton station, about 0.6 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Okehampton Community Hospital (within half a mile west) and Museum of Policing in Devon and Cornwall (less than half a mile south-west). Open spaces near Okehampton include Cosdon Hill.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
