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Bath Re-enamelling for Polsloe homes
Damaged bath in Polsloe? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
How to look after the repair
Once the work has cured, treat it gently:
- Leave the bath for the full curing time before using it
- Get any chip repaired quickly
- A quick wipe after use keeps limescale away
- Fix dripping taps quickly
The first few days matter most: let it cure fully, then use mild cleaners only. After that, no abrasives and no suction mats.
If a previous coating is starting to peel, don’t pick at it. Moisture gets underneath and makes it worse, so it’s better to have it stripped and redone.
Bath re-enamelling at your home in Polsloe
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 bath in a colour that no longer suits and staining under the taps and around the waste, on acrylic baths, pressed steel baths and basins & shower trays.
You’re covered after we leave: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we explain what it covers before booking.
- Location
- Polsloe (EX1, EX4, EX2)
- Area hub
- Devon
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Different materials, different repairs
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it needs firm support underneath. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Pressed steel
Pressed steel baths take a new finish well, once any rust has been treated. Rust around the waste is common on steel, so we pay close attention there.
Common questions in Polsloe
Can you make a coloured bath white?
Yes. We can resurface a coloured bath in white, and we can do the rest of the suite as well.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners in Polsloe.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit generally costs less than separate visits. Include photos of each item.
How much does bath re-enamelling cost in Polsloe?
Resurfacing from £350. We give a fixed quote based on pictures of the damage. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your EX1 postcode.
Is there a smell?
Yes, while we are applying the finish. We set up ventilation and the smell fades as it cures.
Does someone need to be in?
We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Do the materials smell?
It depends on the job, but frequently a little. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum, and it soon fades.
When we’d advise against a repair
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
- A bath that is rusted through
- A poorly supported acrylic bath, until it’s firmed up
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think before booking.
What we work on
- Acrylic baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Cast iron baths
- Victorian roll-tops
DIY kit or professional repair?
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and do not 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 the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
How we price bath re-enamelling
Resurfacing from £350. Each job gets its own fixed price. These are the things that affect it:
- What the surface is made of
- How much damage there is
- How easy the damage is to reach
- The type of damage
The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed price from your photos, so you know the cost before booking.
Send photos for a quote
Good pictures mean an accurate price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- One picture of the whole bath
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
How it works
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room beforehand. We bring everything we need with us, put protection down and get going once we have agreed what we are doing. Most jobs take most of the day, and you’re welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- We sheet, mask and ventilate the room.
- Old sealant is cut out and the bath is deep cleaned.
- We repair chips, rust spots and pitting.
- We key the bath and apply a bonding primer.
- The new finish is sprayed on in several coats and left to cure until the day after.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking or access
- Open a window if you can
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
Get a quote
If you are in Polsloe and want a price, the easiest route is pictures: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
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Repair or replace in Polsloe?
For a sound bath, resurfacing costs far less than replacement, once you add removal, plumbing, tiling and decorating to the price of a new bath. It’s also far quicker. Prices start from £350. We charge the same wherever you are, so there’s no premium for Polsloe. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Why us?
- No extra charge for your area
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Colour mixed on the day to match
See our pricing or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
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Where we work around Polsloe
Polsloe is about 1 mile north-east of Exeter, in Devon. Book a date that suits you, and you will know when to expect us, so there’s no waiting around. Polsloe is one of 586 towns and villages in Devon we cover.
Postcode districts we cover here: EX1, EX4 and EX2. Whether you live on Park Road, Saxon Road and Wykes Road or a nearby road, we can come to you. We also travel to St Sidwells (1 mile north-west), Heavitree (1 mile south), Exeter (1 mile south-west), Wonford (1 mile south) and Pennsylvania (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Exmouth (9 miles south-east), Newton Abbot (15 miles south), Tiverton (12 miles north), Teignmouth (12 miles south), Sidmouth (12 miles east) and Honiton (14 miles east).
Landmarks near Polsloe
In Polsloe, that means homes near Queen's Head pub, St. Mark's Church and St James School. Other local landmarks include Ludwell Valley Park (1.5 miles south), Exeter University Library (1.2 miles west), Exeter School (0.7 miles south) and Sacred Heart Church (1.2 miles south-west). Polsloe has its own railway station: Polsloe Bridge station. Nearby you’ll also find Exeter City Football Club Museum (0.6 miles west) and Princesshay (0.9 miles west). The countryside around Polsloe includes Bowling Green Marsh RSPB reserve.
- Local schools include Ladysmith Junior School (within half a mile south-west)
Signs you need bath re-enamelling in Polsloe
Older baths often have several problems at once: dull areas, chips, rust and staining. Resurfacing sorts them out together.
These are the problems we are asked about most:
- A roll-top that’s seen better days
- A coloured bath you want in white
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
- Stains that will not shift
Before you book anyone
- How to look after the finish
- Whether they match the colour on site
- What prep work is covered
- Whether the price covers travel
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
