Devon · England
Bath Re-enamelling in Shobrooke
Bath re-enamelling for Shobrooke, without a refit. Send us photos for a fixed price, then we come to you.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A roll-top that is seen better days
- An old resurfacing that’s failing
Bath re-enamelling at your home in Shobrooke
A re-enamelled bath looks and feels like a new one, but without the cost and upheaval of a refit. It suits anyone happy with the bathroom apart from the bath. Common call-outs are for a peeling or bubbling previous coating and a bath that stays dull however much you clean it, across cast iron baths, Victorian roll-tops and acrylic baths.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there is a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Area
- Shobrooke (EX17)
- Area hub
- Devon
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How the visit works
Once we are through the door, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the job takes the best part of a day, depending on what we find, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- The bathroom is protected and ventilation set up.
- Old sealant is cut out and the bath is deep cleaned.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
How to get a price
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and we’ll come back with a fixed figure.
Related advice
Why repair rather than replace?
Replacement only makes sense in a few cases: a cracked-through bath, a change of size or shape, or a full refit. Otherwise, resurfacing generally wins. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. Compared with replacing, repairing typically costs far less, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Shobrooke
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Typically one visit, start to finish
Read our full price list or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Signs you need bath re-enamelling in Shobrooke
Enamel doesn’t fail overnight. Years of cleaning, hard water and hot baths dull the surface, usually first under the taps and around the waste.
The things clients normally mention when they call are:
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
- Wear marks under the taps
- Several chips and rust patches
- A coating lifting around the plughole
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether they match the colour on site
- What protection goes down before work starts
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- Aftercare advice
For landlords and businesses
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Shobrooke as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
Nearby places to Shobrooke
What else we do in Shobrooke
Shobrooke and nearby
Shobrooke is about 7 miles north-west of Exeter, in Devon. Across the EX17 area, we carry out the work at your property. Our technicians cover all 586 towns and villages in Devon.
Here we cover the EX17 postcode area. We regularly work on streets such as School Close and Silverway. We also cover the places around Shobrooke: Chilton (2 miles north), Sandford (2 miles west), East Village (3 miles north-west), Cheriton Fitzpaine (3 miles north) and Poughill (5 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Exeter (7 miles south-east), Exmouth (15 miles south-east), Tiverton (9 miles north-east), St Thomas (7 miles south-east), Larkbeare (7 miles south-east) and Polsloe (7 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Shobrooke
Typical jobs here are in homes near Red Lion Inn and Church of St Swithin. For rail, the closest station is Newton St Cyres station, about 1.7 miles south-east. A little further out are Crediton Hospital (3 miles west) and Crediton Museum (2.5 miles west). Open spaces near Shobrooke include Raddon Top.
FAQs for Shobrooke
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
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.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit and until it has cured. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
How long is the bath unusable?
One day for most baths and can be used the day after. We’ll confirm timings when we quote.
Can you price it without visiting?
In nearly every case. If photos don’t show enough, we will ask for another angle.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners in Shobrooke.
What do you need from me?
Send pictures through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787, and we’ll do the rest.
Can tenants book a repair?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Just ensure the landlord agrees.
Aftercare tips
Looking after the surface is easy, and it makes a real difference:
- Keep toiletries on a shelf rather than in the bath
- Keep suction mats out of the bath
- Leave the bath for the full curing time before using it
- Fix dripping taps quickly
Dry the bath after use if possible, and rinse away any product left on the surface.
Avoid scrubbing a dull bath with abrasive cleaners. It removes more of the surface.
What affects the price in Shobrooke
Resurfacing from £350. Each job gets its own fixed quote. This is what makes a difference:
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Whether we combine several jobs
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- The type of damage
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. The full price is agreed before booking, with no extras added later.
Quotes from your photos
We price nearly every job from pictures. This is what we need:
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Any details about the material
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Details of any past repairs
Send us a picture of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, and tell us you are in Shobrooke, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
DIY kit or professional repair?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is generally the cheaper route.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
What a repair cannot fix
It helps to know what we cannot do:
- Problems we can’t see until an old finish comes off
- A poorly supported acrylic bath, until it’s firmed up
- A bath split right through the body
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we repair
- Acrylic baths
- Cast iron baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Basins & shower trays
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
