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Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Tytherleigh, Devon

Our technicians come to Tytherleigh for full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
  • Worn patches where water runs and sits
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath re-enamelling for Tytherleigh homes

Bath re-enamelling in Tytherleigh, done in place

The bath stays where it is, so the taps, tiles and plumbing are not touched. It usually takes one visit, and can be used again the day after. Common call-outs are for a period or roll-top bath worth keeping and a bath that stays dull however much you clean it, in pressed steel baths, acrylic baths and cast iron baths.

We guarantee the work for a year. If there is a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.

Location
Tytherleigh (EX13)
Area hub
Devon
Guarantee
12 months on all our work
Quotes
From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026
Roll-top bath being refinished by a Surface Doctor technician

Common questions in Tytherleigh

What happens once I’ve sent pictures?

We review the photos and send a fixed quote and the next dates we have.

Do you charge for travel?

No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.

Can I add another job to the visit?

Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and we will quote them together.

How long does re-enamelling last?

That depends on preparation and how the bath is treated. Properly prepared and looked after, it lasts well, and our work is guaranteed for a year.

Is it OK to have pets in the house?

Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day, so the repair isn’t disturbed while it cures.

How long will the bath be out of use?

Typically a day, then it’s ready to use the following day. A badly pitted bath can need a second day.

Does the bath have to be removed?

No. We resurface it in place, so nothing else is disturbed.

Do you come to Tytherleigh?

We do. We send a technician to Tytherleigh for every job, with no extra charge for travel.

When a repair isn’t the answer

We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair can’t fix:

  • Acrylic that moves when you stand in it
  • A metal bath with a through crack
  • Holes rusted through the metal

If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think before you book.

What we work on

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

What your bath is made of matters

Acrylic

Acrylic baths can be resurfaced too, using a system that bonds to acrylic. It must be solid and not flex underfoot for the finish to last.

Pressed steel

Pressed steel baths take a new finish well, as long as any rust is dealt with first. Steel frequently rusts by the plughole, so we pay close attention there.

What affects the price in Tytherleigh

Resurfacing from £350. A fixed quote means you know the cost before you book. We look at:

  • How many areas need work
  • The type of damage
  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
  • How hard the colour is to match

A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.

Quotes from your photos

You can normally get a fixed quote without us visiting. To make it quick:

  • Details of any past repairs
  • A wider photo showing the entire bath
  • What it’s made of, if you know
  • Something in shot to show the size

Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole bath, we can price the job the same day in most cases.

How to care for the repair

After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:

  • A dripping tap should be fixed promptly
  • Do not leave bottles, razors or sponges standing on the surface
  • Do not let dyes or oils sit on the finish
  • Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent

The first few days matter most: give it the full curing time, then clean it gently. From then on, avoid abrasives and suction mats.

Rust spots on a worn bath get worse with time and make the job bigger. It’s simpler to resurface before they spread.

When to call us in Tytherleigh

Hard water speeds up the wear, and abrasive cleaners do the most damage.

Typical reasons for a call-out include:

  • A coloured bath you want in white
  • An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
  • A peeling or bubbling previous coating
  • A bath that stays dull however much you clean it

Before you book anyone

  • If travel is included in the price
  • What prep work is covered
  • How the colour is matched
  • Whether a trained technician does the job

10 questions to ask before booking

Should I try a DIY kit first?

For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.

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, then guarantee it for a year.

Repairing versus replacing in Tytherleigh

For a sound bath, resurfacing costs far less than replacement, once you add removal, plumbing, tiling and decorating to the price of a new bath. It’s also far quicker. Prices start from £350. A repair normally costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send pictures and we will give you the exact figure.

What you get with us

  • Usually one visit, start to finish
  • One price list for the whole UK
  • Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
  • Straight answers about what a repair can do

Read our pricing and bath cost comparison.

Where we work around Tytherleigh

Tytherleigh is about 3 miles south of Chard, in Devon. We travel to homes and businesses in Tytherleigh and the surrounding area, so there’s no workshop to go to. We work in all 586 towns and villages in Devon.

We work across the EX13 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether you live on Storridge Lane, Chard Road and Broom Lane or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Nearby, we also work in Chardstock (1 mile north-west), Tatworth (1 mile north-east), All Saints (1 mile south-west), Holditch (2 miles east) and Smallridge (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Sidmouth (15 miles south-west), Honiton (10 miles west), Seaton (9 miles south-west), Axminster (3 miles south), Ottery St Mary (15 miles west) and Colyton (8 miles south-west).

Local landmarks in Tytherleigh

We visit homes around St Andrew's CofE Primary Academy, Church of St Andrew and Tytherleigh Arms. Tytherleigh’s nearest station is Axminster station, about 3.8 miles south-west. Further afield, we also cover the area around Chard Plumbing Museum (3 miles north) and Chard Community Hospital (3.3 miles north). Not far away are Payne's Down.

Map of Tytherleigh © OpenStreetMap contributors

What we do, step by step

Nothing needs to be moved out of the room beforehand. Everything we use comes in the van with us, lay protective sheets and start once you are happy with the plan. Most jobs take most of the day, and you’re welcome to carry on with your day while we work.

  1. We sheet, mask and ventilate the room.
  2. We remove the old silicone and deep clean the bath.
  3. Chips, rust and pitting are repaired.
  4. We key the bath and apply a bonding primer.
  5. The new finish is sprayed on in several coats and left to cure.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
  • Let us know about parking or access
  • Open a window if you can

Ask for a price

We price from pictures so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and we will come back with a fixed figure.

Send photos for a quote

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