Devon · England
Bath Re-enamelling for Three Horse Shoes homes
Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing for householders, landlords and businesses in Three Horse Shoes. Free, fixed quotes from your pictures.
- Resurfacing from £350
- An old resurfacing that’s failing
- A coloured bath you want in white
Bath re-enamelling at your home in Three Horse Shoes
If your bath is sound but looks tired, re-enamelling is usually the most cost-effective option. It avoids removal, plumbing and re-tiling. Whether it’s enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough and brown or grey marks that don’t clean off, we can help, on acrylic baths, pressed steel baths and cast iron baths alike.
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Three Horse Shoes (EX5)
- Area hub
- Devon
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Repairing versus replacing in Three Horse Shoes
Replacement only makes sense in a few cases: if the bath is cracked through, if you want a different size or shape, or if you are refitting the entire room anyway. In most other cases, resurfacing is the better choice. Prices start from £350. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why Three Horse Shoes customers choose us
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Typically one visit, start to finish
- We leave the room as we found it
Read our full price list and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
What a repair cannot fix
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- Plumbing leaks, which need a plumber
- Steel that has corroded right through
- A metal bath with a through crack
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we repair
- Acrylic baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Victorian roll-tops
- Pressed steel baths
- Cast iron baths
DIY kit or professional repair?
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.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is normally cheaper.
What we’re called out for in Three Horse Shoes
A dull surface stains and holds dirt, and cleaning harder only makes it worse. At that stage, resurfacing is the fix.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- Lots of chips and rust spots
- A coloured bath you want in white
- Thin, worn enamel in places
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
Before you book anyone
- Aftercare advice
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- What prep work is covered
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
About Three Horse Shoes
Three Horse Shoes is about 3 miles north-west of Exeter, in Devon. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Our repair technicians cover all 586 towns and villages in Devon, from the larger towns to small villages.
Jobs in EX5 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes on Newbridge Hill and Duryardwood Lane. We also cover the places around Three Horse Shoes: Cowley (1 mile south), East Devon (1 mile north-east), Upton Pyne (1 mile north), Exwick (1 mile south) and Newton St Cyres (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Exeter (3 miles south-east), Exmouth (11 miles south-east), Tiverton (11 miles north), Teignmouth (14 miles south), Sidmouth (15 miles east) and Kingsteignton (14 miles south).
Near you in Three Horse Shoes
Our customers here include homes close to Stables pub, The Parish Church of Our Lady and Exeter University Library, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Exeter St Davids station, about 1.9 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Heavitree Hospital (2.7 miles south-east) and Princesshay (2.4 miles south-east). Not far away are Raddon Top.
Places near Three Horse Shoes
Also in Three Horse Shoes
Different materials, different repairs
Roll-top and period baths
Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, with the outside refinished as well.
Pressed steel
Pressed steel baths take a new finish well, as long as any rust is dealt with first. Steel often rusts by the plughole, so we pay close attention there.
Common questions in Three Horse Shoes
Do you resurface freestanding baths?
Yes, often. The inside is resurfaced, and we can refinish the outside as well.
What does bath re-enamelling cost?
Resurfacing from £350. Because every job differs, we price from photos. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
Will there be fumes?
Yes, while we are applying the finish. Ventilation keeps it down, and it fades as the finish cures.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
How long will the bath be out of use?
One day for most baths, ready the following day. We’ll confirm timings when we quote.
What do you need from me?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. Then we will agree a date.
How long does re-enamelling last?
Care for it and it lasts. Avoid abrasive cleaners and suction mats.
Will there be a smell?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, so we ventilate the room. It fades as everything cures.
What we do, step by step
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, protect the area, and get on with the job, which normally takes most of the day. If we find something your pictures didn’t show, we’ll explain it before carrying on.
- The room is masked, protected and ventilated.
- We clean and degrease the bath and repair any chips or rust.
- The surface is prepared and a bonding primer applied.
- Several coats of new finish are sprayed on.
- Once cured, normally by the following day, the bath is ready.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear the area around the damage
- Open a window if you can
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
Getting a price
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the entire bath, include your postcode and send them over. You will get a fixed price, not an estimate.
Advice
Landlords, agents and businesses in Three Horse Shoes
Rented homes see more wear and tear, 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.
For anyone letting property in or around Three Horse Shoes, we will quote for several properties at once. Send photos for each one and we will come back with a combined price.
What bath re-enamelling costs
Prices start from £350. A fixed quote means you know the cost before booking. We take into account:
- How easy the damage is to reach
- How many items we do on one visit
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
Set against the cost of replacement, repairing normally costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Quotes from your pictures
Two or three clear photos are usually enough. It helps if you send:
- Something in shot to show the size
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
- Natural light rather than flash
- Where you are, by postcode
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of photos through our quote form or ring us. We will say immediately whether it can be repaired.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
