Devon · England
Bath Re-enamelling for Oldborough homes
Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Oldborough. Free, fixed quotes from your pictures.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A dull, rough surface that won’t come clean
- Stains that won’t shift
Oldborough questions
Will the new finish last?
Look after it and it lasts. Gentle cleaning, no suction mats.
Does re-enamelling smell?
Yes, while we are applying the finish. Ventilation keeps it down, and it fades as the finish cures.
Which areas do you work in?
We cover the whole UK, including Oldborough and the rest of Devon. Send your postcode with your pictures and we will offer you dates.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Just keep them out of the work area. We will let you know when it’s safe to use again.
How soon can you come?
We’ll give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
Do the materials smell?
Expect a mild smell while we are working.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include pictures of each item.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Normally, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
Bath re-enamelling in Oldborough without replacing anything
If your bath is sound but looks tired, re-enamelling is normally the most cost-effective option. There is no removal, plumbing or tiling involved. Common call-outs are for a peeling or bubbling previous coating and an outdated colour you’d like to change, in acrylic baths, Victorian roll-tops and cast iron baths.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee.
- Area
- Oldborough (EX17)
- Region
- Devon
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
How we price bath re-enamelling
Prices start from £350. We charge the same across the UK, including Oldborough. What changes the price is:
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- The size and number of damaged areas
- How many items we do on one visit
It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send photos and you’ll get a fixed figure.
How to get a fixed price
We price nearly every job from pictures. This is what we need:
- Where you are, by postcode
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- The material, if you know it
- Natural light rather than flash
We price from pictures so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and you’ll get a fixed figure back.
Do you need bath re-enamelling in Oldborough?
Enamel’s shine is only skin deep, and every scrub with an abrasive cleaner takes a little away. After years of use, the surface becomes porous and stains easily.
Look out for these signs:
- Enamel that is lost its shine and feels rough
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
- A coloured bath you want in white
- Lots of chips and rust spots
What your quote should include
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- Aftercare advice
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- When it can be used again
Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacing a bath normally involves a plumber, a fitter and a tiler. Re-enamelling takes one technician and usually one day, with the bath ready the following day. Prices start from £350. Compared with replacing, repairing usually costs far less, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Oldborough
- One price list for the whole UK
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
Take a look at our prices page or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
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.
Also near Oldborough
Also in Oldborough
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Cast iron
Re-enamelling suits cast iron baths perfectly. The body lasts for generations; only the enamel wears, so resurfacing gives them a new life.
Roll-top and period baths
We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
Our work in Oldborough
Oldborough is about 12 miles west of Tiverton, in Devon. Anywhere in EX17, we come to you. We work in 586 places in Devon.
Our repair technicians cover all of the EX17 postcode area. Close by, we cover Weeke (1 mile west), Morchard Bishop (1 mile north), Morchard Road (2 miles south-west), Copplestone (2 miles south) and Down St Mary (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Exeter (13 miles south-east), Tiverton (12 miles east), Okehampton (13 miles south-west), St Thomas (12 miles south-east), Larkbeare (13 miles south-east) and Polsloe (13 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Oldborough
Around Oldborough, we work in homes near London Inn, Church of St Mary and Morchard Bishop Church of England Primary School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Morchard Road station, roughly 1.6 miles south-west. Further afield, we also cover the area around Down Castle (4.4 miles north-east) and Crediton Hospital (4.6 miles south-east).
How it works
We work cleanly and quietly, so you can stay at home while we are there. We protect the area first, then the work takes most of the day. Before we leave, we explain the curing time and the aftercare.
- The bathroom is protected and ventilation set up.
- Old sealant is cut out and the bath is deep cleaned.
- Chips, rust and pitting are repaired.
- We key the bath and apply a bonding primer.
- Several coats of finish are sprayed on, then it cures.
Getting ready for the visit
- Make sure the area is dry
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
Getting a price
There’s no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
Related advice
Work for landlords and builders
If you manage property in Oldborough, we will quote for several properties at once. Send photos for each one and we’ll come back with a combined price.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
What we cannot put right
Not everything can be repaired, and we’ll tell you before we start. We can’t fix:
- A bath that is rusted through
- Problems we cannot see until an old finish comes off
- A cast iron or steel bath that’s cracked right through
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.
What we work on
- Cast iron baths
- Acrylic baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Pressed steel baths
- Basins & shower trays
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
