Torbay · England
Bath Re-enamelling for St Marychurch homes
Our repair technicians come to St Marychurch for full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
- Lots of chips and rust spots
Where we work around St Marychurch
St Marychurch is about 1 mile north-east of Torquay, in Torbay. We visit customers in St Marychurch and nearby villages, so you do not need to take anything anywhere. We work in 23 places across Torbay.
Postcode districts we cover here: TQ1 and TQ2. You will find streets such as Park Road, York Road and Dower Road, and we cover them all. Being close to the A379, St Marychurch is simple for us to get to. Close by, we cover Torquay (1 mile south-west), Combe Pafford (1 mile north-west), Ellacombe (1 mile south), Babbacombe (1 mile south) and Watcombe (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Paignton (4 miles south-west), Brixham (6 miles south), Preston (3 miles south-west), Marldon (4 miles south-west), Goodrington (4 miles south) and Galmpton (6 miles south).
Around St Marychurch
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Dolphin pub, Roman Church Of Our Lady and Abbey Park and Meadows. Other local landmarks include Torquay Academy (0.8 miles west), St Cuthbert Mayne School (under half a mile north-west) and Priory Roman Catholic Primary School (within half a mile north-west). The nearest railway station is Torre station, roughly 1.2 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Victorian Shopping Arcade (1.4 miles south) and Cary Castle (less than half a mile west). Not far away are Labrador Bay RSPB Reserve.
Bath re-enamelling in St Marychurch, done in place
After cleaning, repairing and priming, we spray on the new finish. The preparation is what makes it last, so we do not cut corners on it. If you are dealing with a bath that stays dull however much you clean it and a peeling or bubbling previous coating, we can help, whatever the material.
Big or small, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee in St Marychurch and across Torbay.
- Where
- St Marychurch (TQ1, TQ2)
- Area hub
- Torbay
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Different materials, different repairs
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
Roll-top and period baths
We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
What we do, step by step
From the moment we arrive, we keep the work contained to the one room. We mask off everything nearby, the work takes the best part of a day, depending on what we find, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- 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.
- We key the bath and apply a bonding primer.
- The new finish is sprayed on in several coats and left to cure until the next day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
Get a quote
You don’t need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
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Signs you need bath re-enamelling in St Marychurch
The gloss on enamel is thin, and abrasive cleaning slowly wears it away. After years of use, the surface becomes porous and stains easily.
Most people contact us when they notice one of these:
- Stains that won’t shift
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
- Enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough
- A coating lifting around the plughole
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- What preparation is included
- Who turns up on the day
- What aftercare is recommended
St Marychurch: your questions answered
Can you re-enamel a roll-top bath?
Yes. We can do the inside and outside if you’d like.
Will there be a smell?
A little, depending on the job. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum, and it soon fades.
Can pets and children be at home?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day, so the repair isn’t disturbed while it cures.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Most of the time. Tell us what was done before.
Does re-enamelling smell?
Yes, while we’re applying the finish. We set up ventilation and the smell fades as it cures.
How long does re-enamelling last?
That depends on preparation and how the bath is treated. With good preparation and gentle cleaning it lasts a long time, and it’s guaranteed for a year.
How do I get a price for bath re-enamelling in St Marychurch?
Prices start from £350. Because every job differs, we price from pictures. You’ll get a fixed figure before booking.
Does the bath have to be removed?
No. We resurface it in place, so nothing else is disturbed.
What bath re-enamelling costs
Prices start from £350. We do not charge extra for travel to St Marychurch. The price depends on:
- How hard the colour is to match
- The material
- Doing more than one item at once
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for St Marychurch. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
How to get a fixed quote
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage. Please include:
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Natural light rather than flash
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole bath, we can price the job.
Repairing versus replacing in St Marychurch
When the bathroom is fine apart from the bath’s finish, re-enamelling is the least disruptive fix. Tiles, panels and taps stay put. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Why choose Surface Doctor in St Marychurch
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Work done at your home or business
- Nothing taken out or refitted
See our prices page or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
When a repair isn’t the answer
We will not take on work that will not last, so these are the limits:
- Anything hidden under an old coating, until we remove it
- Acrylic that moves when you stand in it
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Victorian roll-tops
- Basins & shower trays
- Cast iron baths
- Acrylic baths
- Pressed steel baths
Towns and villages near St Marychurch
Other services in St Marychurch
Landlord and trade work in St Marychurch
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
Letting agents often send us photos straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
Can I fix it myself?
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is generally the cheaper route.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
