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Bath Re-enamelling in Petrockstowe
Bath re-enamelling across Petrockstowe and nearby, generally in one visit and guaranteed for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
- An old resurfacing that is failing
How we handle bath re-enamelling in Petrockstowe
Most baths are re-enamelled in a day. Nothing is disconnected or removed. We work on Victorian roll-tops, pressed steel baths and basins & shower trays, and the jobs we see most are lots of chips and rust spots and a coating lifting around the plughole.
Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee.
- Area
- Petrockstowe (EX20)
- Region
- Devon
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
When a repair isn’t the answer
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- A metal bath with a through crack
- Steel that has corroded right through
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we repair
- Pressed steel baths
- Acrylic baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Cast iron baths
- Basins & shower trays
What we are called out for in Petrockstowe
Previous coatings can fail too, peeling around the waste or bubbling. We strip what’s failing and start again.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
- A coating lifting around the plughole
- Stains that will not shift
What to look for in a quote
- What protection goes down before work starts
- What preparation is included
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- When it can be used again
How it works
From the moment we arrive, we keep the work contained to the one room. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the work takes most of the day, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- The bathroom is protected and ventilation set up.
- We remove the old silicone and deep clean the bath.
- Chips, rust and pitting are repaired.
- The surface is keyed and primed for the new finish.
- Several coats of finish are sprayed on, then it cures until the day after.
How to prepare
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Open a window if you can
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
Get a quote
Send us pictures of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, with your EX20 postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
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FAQs for Petrockstowe
Is there any odour?
A little, depending on the job. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum, and it soon fades.
Can you change the colour of my bath?
Yes. Coloured baths can be resurfaced in white, and we can do the rest of the suite as well.
Will you leave a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Is it worth repairing rather 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.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Usually, yes. The old repair comes out first.
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged before the end of a tenancy.
Does re-enamelling smell?
A little, during the work. Ventilation keeps it down, and it fades as the finish cures.
Aftercare tips
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Repair dripping taps early
- Stick to gentle, non-abrasive cleaners
- Respect the curing time we give you
- Dry the bath after use to stop limescale
Avoid hair dye, bath bombs and oils sitting on the surface, because they can mark the finish. Repair dripping taps promptly.
Rust spots on a worn bath get worse with time. It’s simpler to resurface before they spread.
Repairs by material
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are the classic candidate for re-enamelling. The body lasts for generations; only the enamel wears, so a new finish makes them look new again.
Acrylic
We resurface acrylic baths as well, with a coating system suited to acrylic. It must be solid and not flex underfoot.
Repair or replace in Petrockstowe?
A new bath means a plumber, lifting out the old bath, re-tiling or making good the walls and several days without a working bathroom. Re-enamelling renews the whole surface with the bath left where it is. Prices start from £350. Compared with replacing, a repair is usually a fraction of the price, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
What you get with us
- Work done at your home or business
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Fixed prices from your photos
Take a look at our prices page or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
DIY kit or professional repair?
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
We understand the appeal of fixing it 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.
Where we work around Petrockstowe
Petrockstowe is about 11 miles south of Bideford, in Devon. From the centre of Petrockstowe to the outlying streets, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. We cover 586 places in Devon, from the larger towns to small villages.
All of EX20 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Cott Lane, Brandise Hill and Townland Rise. Nearby, we also work in Ash Cross (1 mile south-east), Sheepwash (2 miles south-west), Buckland Filleigh (3 miles west), Highampton (4 miles south-west) and Battledown Cross (4 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Barnstaple (15 miles north), Bideford (11 miles north), Okehampton (10 miles south-east), Newport (15 miles north), Roundswell (14 miles north) and East-the-Water (11 miles north).
Near you in Petrockstowe
Our clients here include homes close to Laurels Inn and Church of St Petrock, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Barometer World (2.2 miles north-east).
Work for landlords and builders
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
