Devon · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Shillingford Abbot, Devon
Damaged bath in Shillingford Abbot? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
- A coating lifting around the plughole
Should I try a DIY kit first?
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. 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.
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
About our bath re-enamelling in Shillingford Abbot
Resurfacing renews the entire surface of the bath without a refit. It suits baths that are dull, stained, rough or chipped all over. Whether it’s a period or roll-top bath worth keeping and a coating lifting around the plughole, we can typically put it right, on basins & shower trays, pressed steel baths and acrylic baths alike.
Every repair is covered by a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Devon.
- Location
- Shillingford Abbot (EX2)
- County
- Devon
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Common problems we fix in Shillingford Abbot
Previous coatings can fail too, lifting by the plughole or blistering. Failing coatings are stripped back before we resurface.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
- Brown or grey marks that do not clean off
- Thin, worn enamel in places
What your quote should include
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- How your room will be protected
- Whether the price covers travel
- When it can be used again
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Your questions about bath re-enamelling in Shillingford Abbot
What does bath re-enamelling cost?
Resurfacing from £350. Because every job differs, we price from pictures. You’ll get a fixed figure before booking.
How do I book?
Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787, and we’ll do the rest.
Do you charge for travel?
No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Can you price it without visiting?
Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures cannot show what we need.
Do you need to take the bath out?
No. It’s re-enamelled where it stands, so the tiles and taps stay put.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we are working in. We’ll let you know when it’s safe to use again.
Will there be fumes?
A little, during the work. Ventilation keeps it down, and it fades as the finish cures.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Shillingford Abbot
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
What we can’t put right
It helps to know what we cannot do:
- Holes rusted through the metal
- A metal bath with a through crack
- Plumbing leaks, which need a plumber
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we repair
- Basins & shower trays
- Pressed steel baths
- Acrylic baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Cast iron baths
Repairing versus replacing in Shillingford Abbot
There are times replacing is better: a cracked-through bath, a change of size or shape, or a full refit. Otherwise, resurfacing typically wins. Prices start from £350. A repair usually costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send pictures and we will give you the exact figure.
Why Shillingford Abbot clients choose us
- Most jobs done in one visit
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- One-year guarantee on every repair
Take a look at our full price list and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Aftercare tips
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. A few tips:
- Wipe the bath dry after use in hard water areas
- Don’t leave bottles, razors or sponges standing on the surface
- Don’t let dyes or oils sit on the finish
- Repair dripping taps early
Rinse the bath and wipe it over after use, especially in hard water areas, so limescale can’t build up.
Leave a peeling coating alone. Water gets under it and the damage spreads, so it’s better to have it stripped and redone.
Prices and what affects them
Resurfacing from £350. Every quote is fixed and free. What we take into account:
- Whether we combine several jobs
- How much damage there is
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Getting a price from pictures
The better the photos, the more accurate the price. Here’s what helps:
- Where you are, by postcode
- Details of any past repairs
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
- Something in shot to show the size
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them over with your postcode, and you will get a fixed quote back. Quotes are free and you’re under no obligation.
Shillingford Abbot and nearby
Shillingford Abbot is about 3 miles south-west of Exeter, in Devon. Jobs in Shillingford Abbot are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from photos, then a visit to do the work. Our technicians cover all 586 towns and villages in Devon.
Here we cover the EX2 postcode area. Whether you live on Barton Lane, Barrack Lane and Shillingford Road or a nearby road, we can come to you. Other places close to Shillingford Abbot include Shillingford St George (1 mile south-west), Kennford (1 mile south), Clapham (1 mile south-west), Dunchideock (2 miles south-west) and Kenn (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Exeter (3 miles north-east), Exmouth (8 miles south-east), Newton Abbot (11 miles south), Tiverton (15 miles north), Teignmouth (10 miles south) and Sidmouth (13 miles east).
What’s near Shillingford Abbot
We visit homes around West Exe School, Alphington Primary School and New Inn, among other places. Nearby too are Church of St Michael (0.8 miles north-east) and Church of St George (0.8 miles south-west). The nearest railway station is Marsh Barton station, roughly 1.4 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Franklyn Hospital (1.6 miles north) and Exeter City Football Club Museum (3 miles north). Not far away are Haldon Hill and Bowling Green Marsh RSPB reserve.
The process
We begin by going over the job with you, so you know exactly what we are doing. Then the area is sheeted and masked and the work begins. You can expect it to take most of the day.
- The room is masked, protected and ventilated.
- Next we degrease the bath and fix chips and rust spots.
- We key the surface and put on a bonding primer.
- Several coats of new finish are sprayed on.
- The bath is left to cure and can generally be used the next day.
How to prepare
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
Ask for a price
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, add your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
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