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Bath Re-enamelling for Shiphay homes
Bath re-enamelling in and around Shiphay: a fixed quote from pictures, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
- A dull, rough surface that will not come clean
How we handle bath re-enamelling in Shiphay
Many of the baths we re-enamel are period roll-tops, which are heavy, hard to move and costly to replace. Resurfacing them in place keeps the original bath. If you’re dealing with a coloured bath you want in white and a roll-top that’s seen better days, we can help, whatever the material.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything isn’t right, ring us and we’ll sort it.
- Location
- Shiphay (TQ2, TQ1)
- County
- Devon
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
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. It normally takes a full day, and we will tell you if anything changes.
- We check the bath and agree the finish with you.
- Taps, tiles and the floor are masked off.
- We degrease the bath, fix any damage and key the surface.
- Primer and finish coats are applied.
- The masking comes off, we tidy up and tell you when it can be used.
Preparing for the visit
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Ensure the area is dry
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
How to get a price
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
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Shiphay and the surrounding area
Shiphay is about 2 miles west of Torquay, in Devon. Book a date that suits you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so there is no waiting around. Shiphay is one of 586 places in Devon where we work.
Our repair technicians cover all of the TQ2 and TQ1 postcode area and the streets around it. That includes homes on Avon Road, Otter Road and Water Lane. Neighbouring places we cover include Cockington (1 mile south), Torre (1 mile south-east), Chelston (1 mile south-east), North Whilborough (1 mile west) and Barton (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Exmouth (13 miles north-east), Newton Abbot (4 miles north-west), Teignmouth (6 miles north-east), Kingsteignton (5 miles north), Dawlish (8 miles north-east) and Totnes (6 miles south-west).
What’s near Shiphay
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to St John The Baptist, Shiphay Learning Academy and Devon Dumpling pub, among other places. Also close by are Abbey Park and Meadows (1.6 miles south-east), Torquay Boys' Grammar School (under half a mile south-east) and Devon Studio School (0.5 miles north-east). The closest station to Shiphay is Torre station, roughly 0.9 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Cary Castle (1.5 miles east) and Torbay Hospital (within half a mile east). The countryside around Shiphay includes Occombe Valley Woods.
How to look after the repair
Nothing complicated is needed, just a few sensible habits:
- Do not leave bottles, razors or sponges standing on the surface
- Do not let dyes or oils sit on the finish
- Do not leave a chip unrepaired
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
Avoid hair dye, bath bombs and oils sitting on the surface, as they can stain. Fix dripping taps quickly.
Leave a peeling coating alone. Moisture gets underneath and makes it worse, so have it stripped and resurfaced.
For landlords and businesses
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Shiphay use us as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. We can visit several plots in one trip.
Different materials, different repairs
Roll-top and period baths
Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that’s what we repair.
Can I fix it myself?
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
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. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
Questions from Shiphay
Are you accredited?
We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Of course, and it generally saves money. Just add the extra items to your pictures and we’ll quote them together.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Generally, yes. Let us know what was used before and we will plan for it.
Can a failed resurfacing be redone?
Yes. Stripping the old coating adds time, so it’s reflected in the quote.
What do you need from me?
Send photos through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787, and we’ll take it from there.
Which areas do you work in?
We cover the entire UK, including Shiphay and the rest of Devon. Just include your postcode and we’ll confirm dates.
Will the new finish last?
It depends on preparation, use and care. Properly prepared and looked after, it lasts well, and our work is guaranteed for a year.
What we cannot put right
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair cannot fix:
- Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
- A metal bath with a through crack
- Acrylic that moves when you stand in it
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Materials we repair
- Cast iron baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Basins & shower trays
- Acrylic baths
What bath re-enamelling costs
Prices start from £350. Each job gets its own fixed quote. This is what makes a difference:
- What kind of damage it is
- How many areas need work
- Access to the area
- The material and finish
Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Send photos for a quote
Photographing the damage takes a minute. Try to send:
- A photo taken from further back
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Something in shot to show the size
Send us a picture of the damage and one of the whole item, with your TQ2 postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
Repair or replace in Shiphay?
Replacing the bath means a plumber, lifting out the old bath, re-tiling or making good the walls and several days without a working bathroom. Resurfacing gives the bath a new finish without moving it. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Why us?
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Normally one visit, start to finish
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- One price list for the entire UK
Read our full price list and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Nearby places to Shiphay
What else we do in Shiphay
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
