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Bath Re-enamelling in South Tawton
Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing for homes and businesses in South Tawton and across Devon. Free, fixed quotes from your photos.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
- A coloured bath you want in white
Bath re-enamelling in South Tawton without replacing anything
Resurfacing renews the entire surface of the bath without a refit. It suits baths that are dull, stained, rough or chipped all over. We regularly repair acrylic baths, cast iron baths and Victorian roll-tops, and common reasons people contact us are an old resurfacing that’s failing and chips and rust in more than one place.
Every job is backed for twelve months in South Tawton and everywhere else. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Area
- South Tawton (EX20)
- Area hub
- Devon
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
South Tawton and the surrounding area
South Tawton is about 17 miles north-east of Tavistock, in Devon. Wherever you are in the EX20 postcode area, we carry out the work at your property. South Tawton is one of 586 places in Devon where we work.
Our visits in EX20 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Jobs here include addresses on Church Ways and Vicarage Lane. We also travel to South Zeal (1 mile south), Sticklepath (1 mile west), Belstone Corner (3 miles north-west), Stockley (3 miles west) and Okehampton (4 miles west). Further out, we also cover Crediton (12 miles east), Bovey Tracey (14 miles south-east), Hatherleigh (9 miles north-west), North Tawton (5 miles north), Winkleigh (9 miles north) and Chagford (5 miles south-east).
Near you in South Tawton
Typical jobs here are in homes near Church of St Andrew, Seven Stars Inn and South Tawton Primary School and the streets around them. The closest station to South Tawton is Okehampton Interchange station, roughly 3 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Clannaborough Farm Museum (1.9 miles south) and Okehampton Community Hospital (3.9 miles west). The countryside around South Tawton includes Cosdon Hill.
How to look after the repair
Simple care helps the repair last. We recommend:
- Keep toiletries on a shelf rather than in the bath
- Get any chip repaired quickly
- Never use suction bath mats
- Dry the bath after use to stop limescale
Wait for the curing time we give you before the first bath. After that, a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs.
Avoid scrubbing a dull bath with abrasive cleaners. It removes more of the surface.
What your bath is made of matters
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
Roll-top and period baths
Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, with the outside refinished as well.
Common questions in South Tawton
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.
Can pets and children be at home?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work and until it has cured. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
How quickly can you book me in?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. Send photos with your postcode and we’ll reply with the earliest dates.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes, frequently. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Can you re-enamel a roll-top bath?
Yes, roll-tops are a big part of our work. The inside is resurfaced, and we can refinish the outside as well.
Does the bath have to be removed?
No. It’s re-enamelled where it stands, so nothing else is disturbed.
Will you leave a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.
Is there any odour?
Expect a mild smell while we are working, which fades afterwards.
For landlords and businesses
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. Several plots can be done in one visit.
If you manage property in South Tawton, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Just send pictures for each address and we’ll come back with a combined price.
Can I fix it myself?
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, and the work is guaranteed.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair will not last.
Repair or replace in South Tawton?
There are times replacing is better: if the bath is cracked through, if you want a different size or shape, or if you’re refitting the entire room anyway. Otherwise, resurfacing usually wins. Prices start from £350. What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed price from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why book with us
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- We leave the room as we found it
- Generally one visit, start to finish
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
Take a look at our pricing or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
When we would advise against a repair
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair won’t do:
- Acrylic that moves when you stand in it
- Holes rusted through the metal
- Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer.
Materials we repair
- Pressed steel baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Victorian roll-tops
- Acrylic baths
- Cast iron baths
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How the visit works
From the moment we arrive, 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, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- The room is masked, protected and ventilated.
- We clean and degrease the bath and repair any chips or rust.
- We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- We spray on the new enamel finish in several coats.
- We leave it to cure, and it’s generally ready the following day.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
How to get a price
Upload photos of the damage and one of the whole item, and tell us you’re in South Tawton, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Related advice
Common problems we fix in South Tawton
Sometimes it’s an earlier resurfacing that has failed, lifting by the plughole or blistering. We strip what’s failing and start again.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- An old resurfacing that is failing
- Brown or grey marks that do not clean off
- A coloured bath you want in white
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
Questions to ask before booking
- Who will actually do the work
- How soon you can use it again
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- How your room will be protected
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
