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Bath Re-enamelling in Starcross

Bath re-enamelling in Starcross without the cost of replacing. Get a fixed quote from your photos, then we come to you.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
  • An outdated colour you’d like to change
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath re-enamelling for Starcross homes

Aftercare tips

Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. A few tips:

  • Leave the bath for the full curing time before using it
  • Store bottles off the bath
  • Rinse off hair dye, oils and bath bombs immediately
  • A quick wipe after use keeps limescale away

Give the finish its full curing time before using the bath. After that, a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs.

If a previous coating is starting to peel, don’t pick at it. Moisture gets underneath and makes it worse, so it’s better to have it stripped and redone.

Bath re-enamelling at your home in Starcross

Re-enamelling is a one-day job for most baths, and you can use the bath the following day. Taps, tiles, panels and plumbing all stay in place. Whether it’s wear marks under the taps and an old resurfacing that’s failing, we can typically put it right, whatever the material.

Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do.

Area
Starcross (EX6)
Area hub
Devon
Warranty
12 months on all our work
Quotes
From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Landlord and trade work in Starcross

We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Starcross as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.

We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in Devon and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which matters when someone is living in the home.

What we do, step by step

We begin by going over the job with you, so you know exactly what we’re doing. Next, we cover and mask everything nearby and we start. Allow most of the day, and we’ll tell you if anything changes.

  1. We mask and protect the room and ventilate it.
  2. We clean and degrease the bath and repair any chips or rust.
  3. We key the surface and put on a bonding primer.
  4. We spray on the new enamel finish in several coats.
  5. Once cured, normally by the next day, the bath is ready.

Before we arrive

  • Tell us about parking, stairs or access
  • Make sure the room can be ventilated
  • Let us know if it has been repaired before

How to get a price

There is no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.

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How we price bath re-enamelling

Prices start from £350. A fixed quote means you know the cost before you book. We take into account:

  • Unusual colours or finishes
  • How easy the damage is to reach
  • The size and number of damaged areas
  • The material

No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.

How to get a fixed price

It only takes a minute to photograph the damage, and it saves a visit. Try to send:

  • A clear, close picture of the problem area
  • One picture of the whole bath
  • Your postcode, so we can check dates
  • Natural light rather than flash

Email us a picture of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, and tell us you’re in Starcross, and we will reply with a fixed quote.

Should I try a DIY kit first?

Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is normally cheaper.

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, and the work is guaranteed.

What we cannot put right

To be straight with you, there are a few things a repair will not fix:

  • Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
  • Problems we can’t see until an old finish comes off
  • A bath that’s rusted through

If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before booking.

Materials we repair

  • Pressed steel baths
  • Basins & shower trays
  • Acrylic baths
  • Cast iron baths
  • Victorian roll-tops

When to call us in Starcross

Older baths often have several problems at once: worn patches, chips, rust spots and stains. Resurfacing sorts them out together.

Common reasons people in Starcross contact us are:

  • Stains that won’t shift
  • A coloured bath you want in white
  • Wear marks under the taps
  • An original cast iron bath that needs restoring

Questions to ask before booking

  • How long it needs to cure
  • Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
  • How the room is protected while they work
  • Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT

Choosing a repair company

Where we work around Starcross

Starcross is about 2 miles west of Exmouth, in Devon. Wherever you are in the EX6 postcode area, we come to you. Starcross is one of 586 places in Devon we cover.

Jobs in EX6 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. You’ll find streets such as Church Street, Courtenay Terrace and Western Drive, all of which we cover. Other places close to Starcross include Cockwood (1 mile south), Cofton (1 mile south-west), Kenton (1 mile north-west), Powderham (2 miles north) and Lympstone (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Exeter (7 miles north-west), Newton Abbot (10 miles south-west), Teignmouth (6 miles south-west), Sidmouth (10 miles north-east), Kingsteignton (8 miles south-west) and Dawlish (3 miles south).

Near you in Starcross

Our clients here include homes close to Galleon Inn, Church of Saint Paul and Starcross Primary School, among other places. Starcross has its own railway station: Starcross station. Further afield, we also cover the area around Powderham Castle (1.3 miles north) and Budleigh Salterton Health and Wellbeing Hub (5.7 miles east). For a walk, there is Bowling Green Marsh RSPB reserve.

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Repair or replace in Starcross?

A refit takes several trades and several days. Resurfacing is one technician, normally in a day, and the bath can be used the day after. Prices start from £350. The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before booking.

Why book with us

  • Colour mixed on the day to match
  • Everything repaired in place
  • Straight answers about what a repair can do
  • One price list for the whole UK

See our prices page or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.

Starcross: your questions answered

It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?

Yes, regularly. Removing the old work can add time, and that’s in the quote.

How do I book?

Photos of the damage, a photo of the whole bath and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.

Someone resurfaced my bath and it’s peeling. Can you help?

In most cases. We strip the failing coating and resurface it properly. Mention it when you send photos.

Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?

Usually, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we will say so.

What happens next?

We look at the pictures and reply with a fixed quote and some dates. If we need another angle, we will ask.

Is my repair covered?

All our work carries our one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.

Will the price change on the day?

The price is fixed for what the photos show. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.

How long will the bath be out of use?

Most baths are done in a day, ready the day after. We give you timings with the quote.

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