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Bath Re-enamelling in Torridge
Bath re-enamelling for Torridge, without a refit. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, then book a visit.
- Resurfacing from £350
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
Should I try a DIY kit first?
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it will not stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
Bath re-enamelling in Torridge without replacing anything
Many of the baths we re-enamel are period roll-tops, which are heavy, hard to move and costly to replace. Doing them in place keeps an original feature. We’re often asked to fix thin, worn enamel in places and a bath that stays dull however much you clean it, in basins & shower trays, cast iron baths and pressed steel baths.
You are covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we explain what it covers before booking.
- Location
- Torridge (EX22)
- Area hub
- Devon
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
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Other services in Torridge
Repairing versus replacing in Torridge
There are times replacing is better: a cracked-through bath, a change of size or shape, or a full refit. In most other cases, resurfacing is the better choice. Prices start from £350. The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. The full price is agreed before booking, with nothing added on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Torridge
- Everything repaired in place
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- One visit for most repairs
See our pricing and bath cost comparison.
Our work in Torridge
Torridge is about 16 miles south-west of Bideford, in Devon. Across the EX22 area, we come to you. We work in all 586 towns and villages across Devon.
Jobs in EX22 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. From Moore Crescent, Trewyn Road and Molesworth Way or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. Close by, we cover Holsworthy (1 mile north-east), Derriton (1 mile south-west), Whimble (1 mile south-east), Pyworthy (2 miles south-west) and Chilsworthy (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Great Torrington (14 miles north-east), Hatherleigh (13 miles east), Lifton (12 miles south) and Hartland (14 miles north-west).
Around Torridge
We visit homes around Kings Arms Hotel, Holsworthy Community College and Holsworthy Church of England Primary School, among other places. Nearby you will also find Holsworthy Museum (within half a mile east). The countryside around Torridge includes Dunsdon National Nature Reserve.
Common questions in Torridge
Do you need to take the bath out?
No, it stays where it is. We work on the bath in place, with the room masked and ventilated.
How quickly can you book me in?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.
Do you work in Torridge?
We do. Technicians travel to Torridge from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.
Are there extra charges for Torridge?
There is no separate call-out charge. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.
Can landlords book you?
Yes, often. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Is there a smell?
Some odour is normal while we spray, so we ventilate the room. It clears as the finish cures.
Can you resurface a pink bath in white?
Yes. Coloured baths can be resurfaced in white, and the basin and toilet can be done too.
Do you resurface freestanding baths?
Yes, often. We resurface the inside, and the outside can be refinished too.
Different materials, different repairs
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Roll-top and period baths
Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
How the visit works
Visits start with a quick look at the job together, so there are no surprises. Next, we cover and mask everything nearby and the work begins. It normally takes a full day, and we’ll tell you if anything changes.
- The bathroom is protected and ventilation set up.
- We remove the old silicone and deep clean the bath.
- Chips, rust and pitting are repaired.
- We key the bath and apply a bonding primer.
- Several coats of finish are sprayed on, then it cures until the following day.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking or access
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Have a window or extractor fan available
Getting a price
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, include your postcode and send them over. You will get a fixed price, not an estimate.
Related advice
How we price bath re-enamelling
Prices start from £350. Prices are worked out job by job. What matters most is:
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- How many items we do on one visit
- How many areas need work
What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed quote from your pictures, so you know the cost before booking.
Quotes from your photos
Two or three clear photos are usually enough. Try to include:
- Where you are, by postcode
- What it’s made of, if you know
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote. Quotes are free and no obligation.
How to look after the repair
It’s all simple stuff:
- Don’t leave a chip unrepaired
- A quick wipe after use keeps limescale away
- Keep suction mats out of the bath
- Fix dripping taps quickly
Rinse the bath and wipe it over after use, particularly where water is hard, so limescale can’t build up.
If a previous coating is starting to peel, don’t pick at it. Water gets under it and the damage spreads, so it’s better to have it stripped and redone.
Common problems we fix in Torridge
Once enamel loses its gloss, it stains more easily, and scrubbing it wears it down further. That is the point where re-enamelling makes sense.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Stains that will not shift
- Chips and rust in more than one place
- A roll-top that is seen better days
- Wear marks under the taps
What your quote should include
- When it can be used again
- Whether the price covers travel
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
What a repair can’t fix
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- Acrylic that moves when you stand in it
- Steel that has corroded right through
- Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we repair
- Victorian roll-tops
- Acrylic baths
- Cast iron baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Pressed steel baths
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
