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Bath Re-enamelling for Stibb Cross homes
Bath re-enamelling in Stibb Cross without the cost of replacing. Send us pictures for a fixed price, then book a visit.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Thin, worn enamel in places
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
Stibb Cross and the surrounding area
Stibb Cross is about 7 miles south of Bideford, in Devon. We travel to homes and businesses in Stibb Cross and nearby villages, so there’s no workshop to go to. Stibb Cross is one of 586 places in Devon we cover.
We work across EX38. That includes homes on Heathland View and Beech Road. We also cover the places around Stibb Cross: Langtree (1 mile north-east), Frithelstock Stone (3 miles north-east), Buckland Brewer (4 miles north), Monkleigh (4 miles north) and Parkham (5 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Barnstaple (14 miles north-east), Bideford (7 miles north), Braunton (14 miles north), Newport (14 miles north-east), Roundswell (12 miles north-east) and East-the-Water (7 miles north).
Around Stibb Cross
In Stibb Cross, that means homes near Old Union Inn, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Alscott Farm Museum (3 miles south-east).
Bath re-enamelling in Stibb Cross without replacing anything
Resurfacing renews the whole surface of the bath without a refit. It’s the answer when the whole bath is tired rather than one spot. Common call-outs are for a bath in a colour that no longer suits and chips and rust in more than one place, in Victorian roll-tops, pressed steel baths and acrylic baths.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you’re covered after the visit.
- Area
- Stibb Cross (EX38)
- Area hub
- Devon
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Repairing versus replacing in Stibb Cross
Replacing a cast iron bath is a big job: it’s very heavy, may need breaking up, and the replacement can be costly. Re-enamelling avoids all of it. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. Rather than charging by the hour, we price the whole job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
What you get with us
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- A fixed quote before booking
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- One visit for most repairs
See our prices page and bath cost comparison.
How to care for the repair
Most damage we see is avoidable. A few tips:
- Dry the bath after use to stop limescale
- Wash away dyes and oils after use
- Use washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
- Get any chip repaired quickly
Rinse the bath and wipe it over after use, particularly where water is hard, so limescale cannot build up.
Avoid scrubbing a dull bath with abrasive cleaners. It removes more of the surface and makes resurfacing more work.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Stibb Cross
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.
What we are called out for in Stibb Cross
Previous coatings can fail too, lifting by the plughole or blistering. We strip what’s failing and start again.
The most common problems we’re called about are:
- Brown or grey marks that don’t clean off
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
- Several chips and rust patches
What to look for in a quote
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- Aftercare advice
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
What happens on the day
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room. We bring everything we need with us, put protection down and get going once we have agreed what we’re doing. Most jobs take a full day, and you are welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- We sheet, mask and ventilate the room.
- Old sealant is cut out and the bath is deep cleaned.
- We repair chips, rust spots and pitting.
- We key the bath and apply a bonding primer.
- Several coats of finish are sprayed on, then it cures.
How to prepare
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Keep a parking space free if you can
Get a quote
Upload photos of the damage and one of the entire item, and tell us you are in Stibb Cross, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
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Should I try a DIY kit first?
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. 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.
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
Stibb Cross questions
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
In most cases. The old repair comes out first.
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 soon can you come?
That depends on our diary for your area. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We carry out repairs for householders, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses.
Is a repair better than a new one?
In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it is not worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the photos cannot show what we need.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.
Does re-enamelling smell?
Some odour is normal while we spray, so we ventilate the room. It clears as the finish cures.
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What affects the price in Stibb Cross
Resurfacing from £350. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we take into account:
- How many items we do on one visit
- The material
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- How much damage there is
A repair generally costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send pictures and we will give you the exact figure.
Quotes from your pictures
Good photos mean an accurate price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- One sharp close-up of the damage
To get a price, send a couple of photos through our quote form or ring us. We will tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
When a repair isn’t the answer
We won’t take on work that will not last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:
- Holes rusted through the metal
- Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
- A cast iron or steel bath that’s cracked right through
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Materials we work on in Stibb Cross
- Pressed steel baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Basins & shower trays
- Cast iron baths
- Acrylic baths
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
