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Bath Re-enamelling in Sowton
We travel to Sowton for full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- An old resurfacing that’s failing
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
About our bath re-enamelling in Sowton
A re-enamelled bath looks and feels like a new one, but without the cost and upheaval of a refit. It’s ideal if you like your bathroom but not the state of the bath. Our technicians work on pressed steel baths, cast iron baths and basins & shower trays, and people most often call us about a period or roll-top bath worth keeping and brown or grey marks that don’t clean off.
You’re covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Where
- Sowton (EX5)
- Area hub
- Devon
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Aftercare tips
To keep it looking its best for years:
- Repair dripping taps early
- Have chips seen to early
- Keep toiletries on a shelf rather than in the bath
- Do not use the bath until it has fully cured
Wipe the bath dry after use where you can, particularly with hard water, and rinse off any bath products.
Avoid scrubbing a dull bath with abrasive cleaners. It just wears the enamel further and makes resurfacing more work.
Should you replace it?
Getting a cast iron bath out is hard work: they’re heavy, often need breaking up, and a new one is not cheap. Re-enamelling avoids all of it. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. We do not add extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Why us?
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Same prices wherever you are
- One-year guarantee on every repair
See our full price list or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
When we’d advise against a repair
Not everything can be repaired, and we’d rather say so up front. Repairs won’t solve:
- Problems we cannot see until an old finish comes off
- Plumbing leaks, which need a plumber
- A cast iron or steel bath that is cracked right through
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think before you book.
Materials we work on in Sowton
- Pressed steel baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Cast iron baths
- Acrylic baths
- Basins & shower trays
DIY kit or professional repair?
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it does not stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
Work for landlords and builders
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
If you manage property in Sowton, we will quote for several properties at once. Just send photos for each address and we’ll come back with a combined price.
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Prices and what affects them
Resurfacing from £350. There’s no charge for travel to Sowton. The price comes down to:
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- The colour and finish to match
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Send pictures for a quote
Phone pictures are fine, there is no need for anything special. Ensure they show:
- The material, if you know it
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- One picture of the entire bath
- Natural light rather than flash
Send us photos of the damage and one of the whole item, and tell us you’re in Sowton, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
Sowton: your questions answered
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
Most of the time. Tell us what was done before.
Is it messy?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
Which areas do you work in?
Everywhere in the UK, Sowton included. Travel is included in the price.
Do you need to take the bath out?
No. It’s re-enamelled where it stands, so nothing else is disturbed.
Will there be fumes?
A little, during the work. Ventilation keeps it down, and it fades as the finish cures.
Do the materials smell?
It depends on the job, but frequently a little. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum.
Will the new finish last?
It depends on preparation, use and care. With good preparation and gentle cleaning it lasts a long time, and our work is guaranteed for a year.
Do you charge for travel?
No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.
What we do, step by step
Here’s how a visit usually runs: we arrive on time, sheet and mask the area around the job, carry out the work and tidy away. Allow a full day. Before we go, we will explain how long to leave it and how to care for it.
- 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.
- We apply the primer and then the finish coats.
- The masking comes off, we tidy up and tell you when it can be used.
Before we arrive
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
Ask for a price
Most clients in Sowton get their price from photos. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Related advice
Repairs by material
Pressed steel
Steel baths re-enamel well, once any rust has been treated. Rust around the waste is common on steel, so we check it carefully.
Cast iron
Re-enamelling suits cast iron baths perfectly. The body lasts for generations; only the enamel wears, so a new finish makes them look new again.
Covering Sowton
Sowton is about 3 miles east of Exeter, in Devon. Wherever you are in the EX5 postcode area, we carry out the work at your property. Sowton is one of 586 places in Devon where we work.
Here we cover the EX5 postcode area. Neighbouring places we cover include Clyst Honiton (1 mile north), Monkerton (1 mile north-west), Pinhoe (1 mile north-west), Clyst St Mary (1 mile south) and Clyst Heath (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Exeter (3 miles west), Exmouth (7 miles south), Newton Abbot (15 miles south-west), Tiverton (13 miles north), Teignmouth (12 miles south) and Sidmouth (10 miles east).
Near you in Sowton
Our customers here include homes close to St Luke's Science and Sports College, St Luke's Science and Sports College and Parish Church of St Michael and All Angels. The closest station to Sowton is Pinhoe station, about 1.2 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Darts Farm (2.9 miles south) and Exeter City Football Club Museum (3.1 miles west). Open spaces near Sowton include Bowling Green Marsh RSPB reserve.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
