Torbay · England
Bath Re-enamelling in Paignton
Bath re-enamelling across Paignton and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
- Enamel that is lost its shine and feels rough
Bath re-enamelling in Paignton without replacing anything
After re-enamelling, the bath has a smooth, glossy, new-looking surface, without any of the disruption of replacing it. It suits anyone happy with the bathroom apart from the bath. We work on Victorian roll-tops, acrylic baths and basins & shower trays, and the jobs we see most are an old resurfacing that’s failing and worn patches where water runs and sits.
Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee.
Common questions in Paignton
Is repairing better than replacing?
Normally, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
How do I get a price for bath re-enamelling in Paignton?
Prices start from £350. Every job gets a fixed price based on pictures of the damage. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your TQ3 postcode.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as householders across Torbay.
How durable is a resurfaced bath?
Look after it and it lasts. Avoid abrasive cleaners and suction mats.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work and until it has cured. The rest of the house is unaffected.
How long is the bath unusable?
One day for most baths, ready the day after. We give you timings with the quote.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Yes, regularly. Removing the old work can add time, and that’s in the quote.
What we are called out for in Paignton
Often the bath has just had decades of use, with nothing wrong except the surface. Underneath, a cast iron or steel bath is usually as strong as ever.
If you can see any of these, send us a photo:
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
- A roll-top that’s seen better days
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
Questions to ask before you book
- What aftercare is recommended
- Whether the price covers travel
- How the colour is matched
- How the room is protected while they work
What happens on the day
There is not much you need to do on the day. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we will take it from there. The job generally runs to the best part of a day, tidy-up included.
- 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.
- The surface is keyed and primed for the new finish.
- The new finish is sprayed on in several coats and left to cure until the following day.
How to prepare
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
Ask for a price
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through.
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Different materials, different repairs
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
Work for landlords and builders
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access.
Nearby places to Paignton
What else we do in Paignton
Keeping it looking good
Simple care helps the repair last. Our advice:
- Have chips seen to early
- Fix dripping taps quickly
- Respect the curing time we give you
- Avoid suction-cup mats
Avoid hair dye, bath bombs and oils sitting on the surface, because they can mark the finish. Repair dripping taps promptly.
Leave a peeling coating alone. Moisture gets underneath and makes it worse, so it’s better to have it stripped and redone.
When we would advise against a repair
It helps to know what we cannot do too:
- Plumbing leaks, which need a plumber
- Holes rusted through the metal
- A poorly supported acrylic bath, until it’s firmed up
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think before you book.
Materials we repair
- Pressed steel baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Basins & shower trays
- Acrylic baths
- Cast iron baths
What affects the price in Paignton
Prices start from £350. You will know the full cost before booking. We take into account:
- How easy the damage is to reach
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- How hard the colour is to match
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
How to get a fixed price
Good photos mean an accurate price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- One picture of the whole bath
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- The material, if you know it
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
There is 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 come back to you with a fixed figure.
Where we work around Paignton
Paignton is about 25 miles east of Plymouth, in Torbay. We agree a date that works for you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so there is no waiting around. Our technicians cover 23 places in Torbay, from the larger towns to small villages.
Our visits in TQ3, TQ4, TQ2 and TQ5 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. We regularly work on streets such as Cadwell Road, Higher Polsham Road and Cecil Road. Main roads around Paignton include the A379 and A385, which makes travel easy. Neighbouring places we cover include Preston (1 mile north), Goodrington (1 mile south), Marldon (2 miles north-west), Cockington (2 miles north) and Chelston (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Torquay (3 miles north-east), Brixham (4 miles south-east), Ellacombe (3 miles north-east), Babbacombe (3 miles north-east), St Marychurch (4 miles north-east) and Barton (4 miles north).
Near you in Paignton
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Sacred Heart Catholic School, Paignton Academy and Parish Church of Christ Church, among other places. There is a railway station in Paignton itself: Paignton station. Well-known places in the area include The Real Crime Museum (2.4 miles north-east) and Berry Pomeroy Castle (3 miles west). Open spaces near Paignton include Occombe Valley Woods.
Can I fix it myself?
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is usually cheaper.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
