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Bath Re-enamelling in Shirwell Cross
Local bath re-enamelling for Shirwell Cross: a fixed quote from pictures, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
- Chips and rust in more than one place
Prices and what affects them
Resurfacing from £350. You will know the full cost before you book. We look at:
- How easy the damage is to reach
- How many areas need work
- How many items we do on one visit
- How hard the colour is to match
Compared with replacing, repairing normally costs far less, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Send pictures for a quote
We price nearly every job from pictures. This is what to send:
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- One sharp close-up of the damage
To get a price, send a couple of pictures using our quote form or ring us. We’ll say immediately if a repair is the right fix.
Bath re-enamelling in Shirwell Cross without replacing anything
If your bath is sound but looks tired, re-enamelling is typically the most cost-effective option. There’s no removal, plumbing or tiling involved. If you’re dealing with a bath in a colour that no longer suits and staining under the taps and around the waste, we can help, on pressed steel baths, cast iron baths and acrylic baths alike.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something is not right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Where
- Shirwell Cross (EX31)
- Region
- Devon
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Work for landlords and builders
If you manage property in Shirwell Cross, we will quote for several properties at once. Send photos for each one and we’ll price them together.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
Common problems we fix in Shirwell Cross
Enamel wears gradually. Abrasive cleaners, limescale and years of use dull the surface, starting where water runs and sits.
Most people get in touch when they notice something like this:
- A roll-top that’s seen better days
- Several chips and rust patches
- An old resurfacing that is failing
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
What to look for in a quote
- What aftercare is recommended
- Whether they match the colour on site
- Whether the price covers travel
- How your room will be protected
Where we work around Shirwell Cross
Shirwell Cross is about 3 miles north-east of Barnstaple, in Devon. From the centre of Shirwell Cross to the outlying streets, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. We cover all 586 towns and villages in Devon, from the larger towns to small villages.
We cover every part of EX31 and the streets around it. You’ll find streets such as Shirwell Road, Youlston Close and Crosspark Crescent, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Shirwell Cross: Shirwell (1 mile north-east), Goodleigh (2 miles south), Churchill (2 miles north), Westacott (3 miles south) and Whiddon (3 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Barnstaple (3 miles south-west), Bideford (11 miles south-west), Ilfracombe (8 miles north-west), Braunton (6 miles west), Newport (3 miles south-west) and South Molton (10 miles south-east).
What’s near Shirwell Cross
We visit homes around Church of St Peter and Shirwell Community Primary School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Barnstaple station, about 3.4 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include North Devon District Hospital (2.1 miles south-west) and North Devon Athenaeum (3.1 miles south-west).
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.
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Can I fix it myself?
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
Your questions about bath re-enamelling in Shirwell Cross
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.
How long does re-enamelling last?
It depends on preparation, use and care. Properly prepared and looked after, it lasts well, and it’s guaranteed for a year.
Do you charge for travel?
We do not add a call-out fee. Your fixed price includes everything.
Can a failed resurfacing be redone?
Yes. Stripping the old coating adds time, so it’s reflected in the quote.
Can you make a coloured bath white?
Yes, white is the usual choice. Tell us what you’d like when you ask for a quote.
Can you price it without visiting?
In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures can’t show what we need.
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. The price only changes if you agree.
Is there a smell?
Some odour is normal while we spray, which is why we ventilate the bathroom. It clears as the finish cures.
Repair or replace: which is better?
A new bath means a plumber, lifting out the old bath, making good the walls and tiles and days without a bathroom. Resurfacing gives the bath a new finish without moving it. Prices start from £350. A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send pictures and you will get a fixed figure.
Why us?
- Normally one visit, start to finish
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
Take a look at our prices page and bath cost comparison.
Other services in Shirwell Cross
When a repair isn’t the answer
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- An acrylic bath that flexes badly underfoot
- A bath split right through the body
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we work on in Shirwell Cross
- Basins & shower trays
- Pressed steel baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Cast iron baths
- Acrylic baths
How the visit works
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, protect the area, and get on with the job, which typically takes the best part of a day. If anything looks different from your photos, we will talk to you before going ahead.
- First we look the bath over and confirm the finish.
- Taps, tiles and the floor are masked off.
- The bath is degreased, repaired and keyed.
- Primer and finish coats are applied.
- The masking comes off, we tidy up and tell you when it can be used.
How to prepare
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Have a window or extractor fan available
Getting a price
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them to us with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed price back. Quotes are free and you are under no obligation.
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