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Bath Re-enamelling for Ottery St Mary homes

Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing at your home in Ottery St Mary, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • A coloured bath you want in white
  • Enamel that is lost its shine and feels rough
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath re-enamelling for Ottery St Mary homes

Bath re-enamelling at your home in Ottery St Mary

Re-enamelling is a one-day job for most baths, with the bath ready to use the following day. Taps, tiles, panels and plumbing all stay in place. Whether it’s thin, worn enamel in places and several chips and rust patches, we can help, on acrylic baths, Victorian roll-tops and cast iron baths alike.

All our work is covered by our one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Devon.

Technician in a mask working on a freestanding roll-top bath
Where
Ottery St Mary (EX11)
County
Devon
Guarantee
12 months on all our work
Price
From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
Call
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

DIY kit or professional repair?

What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, and the work is guaranteed.

If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it does not stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.

What your bath is made of matters

Cast iron

Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that is the part we put right.

Acrylic

We resurface acrylic baths as well, using a system that bonds to acrylic. The bath needs to be firm and well supported for the finish to last.

Keeping it looking good

Looking after the surface is easy, and it makes a real difference:

  • Avoid suction-cup mats
  • Have chips seen to early
  • Don’t let dyes or oils sit on the finish
  • Do not use the bath until it has fully cured

Stick to mild, non-abrasive cleaners, avoid suction bath mats, and do not leave bottles or razors standing on the surface.

The longer worn enamel is left, the rougher it gets, and rust spots spread under the surface. Resurfacing sooner means less repair work first.

FAQs for Ottery St Mary

Can landlords book you?

Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners across Devon.

How long does re-enamelling last?

Care for it and it lasts. Gentle cleaning, no suction mats.

When can you do it?

We will give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.

Can you quote from photos?

Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the photos cannot show what we need.

Do you cover Ottery St Mary?

Yes. We cover the entire UK and come to Ottery St Mary. Send pictures and we will quote, or call 0345 017 0787.

Will there be fumes?

There is some smell while the coating is applied, so we ventilate the room. It clears as the finish cures.

Can you make a coloured bath white?

Yes. Coloured baths can be resurfaced in white, and we can do the rest of the suite as well.

Are you a vetted contractor?

Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.

Landlord and trade work in Ottery St Mary

We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.

Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.

Honest limits

We will not take on work that won’t last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:

  • A cast iron or steel bath that is cracked right through
  • A bath that is rusted through
  • Plumbing leaks, which need a plumber

Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly.

Surfaces we repair

  • Acrylic baths
  • Basins & shower trays
  • Pressed steel baths
  • Victorian roll-tops
  • Cast iron baths

What we do, step by step

On the day itself, there’s little for you to do. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we will get on with it. The job generally runs to most of the day.

  1. We sheet, mask and ventilate the room.
  2. We remove the old silicone and deep clean the bath.
  3. We repair chips, rust spots and pitting.
  4. We key the bath and apply a bonding primer.
  5. The new finish is sprayed on in several coats and left to cure until the day after.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
  • Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
  • Tell us if there are stairs or a lift

Ask for a price

No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through.

Get a free quote

Related advice

About Ottery St Mary

Ottery St Mary is about 4 miles north-west of Sidmouth, in Devon. Wherever you are in the EX11 postcode area, a technician comes to you. We work in all 586 towns and villages across Devon.

Postcode districts we cover here: EX11. Whether you live on Jesu Street, Batt's Lane and Brook Street or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Main roads around Ottery St Mary include the B3174 and B3177, which makes travel easy. Nearby, we also work in Wiggaton (1 mile south), Gosford (1 mile north), Taleford (1 mile north-west), Alfington (2 miles north-east) and Metcombe (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Exeter (11 miles west), Exmouth (10 miles south-west), Tiverton (14 miles north-west), Sidmouth (4 miles south-east), Honiton (5 miles north-east) and Dawlish (14 miles south-west).

Landmarks near Ottery St Mary

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to St Mary's Church, Ottery St Mary Primary School and The Lamb & Flag pub. Nearby too are Congregational Church (under half a mile north) and Dawlish Community College (0.7 miles west). For rail, the closest station is Feniton station, about 2.5 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Sidmouth Hospital (5.1 miles south) and Ottery Heritage Museum (less than half a mile north-west). For a walk, there is Aylesbeare Common RSPB reserve.

Map of Ottery St Mary © OpenStreetMap contributors

What affects the price in Ottery St Mary

Resurfacing from £350. A fixed quote means you know the cost before booking. We take into account:

  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first
  • Doing more than one item at once
  • The colour and finish to match
  • What the surface is made of

A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send pictures and you will get a fixed figure.

Send photos for a quote

When you take your photos, a few simple things make all the difference:

  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
  • A picture taken from further back
  • Details of any past repairs
  • A close-up of the damage, in focus

Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them over with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price. There’s no charge for the quote and you’re under no obligation.

Should you replace it?

Replacing a bath generally involves a plumber, a fitter and a tiler. Resurfacing is one technician, normally in a day, and the bath can be used the day after. Prices start from £350. We do not add extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.

Why book with us

  • Rooms protected and left tidy
  • Work done at your home or business
  • Straight answers about what a repair can do
  • One visit for most repairs

Read our prices page and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.

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