Torbay · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Wellswood, Torbay
Local bath re-enamelling for Wellswood: a fixed quote from photos, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Chips and rust in more than one place
- Brown or grey marks that don’t clean off
When we would advise against a repair
We would rather lose a job than do one that will not last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:
- A cast iron or steel bath that is cracked right through
- Acrylic that moves when you stand in it
- Steel that has corroded right through
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Pressed steel baths
- Acrylic baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Cast iron baths
- Victorian roll-tops
Bath re-enamelling at your home in Wellswood
When a bath is structurally fine but worn out on the surface, re-enamelling is typically the most cost-effective option. It avoids removal, plumbing and re-tiling. Our repair technicians work on Victorian roll-tops, acrylic baths and basins & shower trays, and common reasons people get in touch are a coating lifting around the plughole and a dull, rough surface that won’t come clean.
Big or small, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee in Wellswood and across Torbay.
- Where
- Wellswood (TQ1)
- Area hub
- Torbay
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Common questions in Wellswood
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We carry out repairs for householders, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses across Torbay.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.
Will there be fumes?
Some odour is normal while we spray, which is why we ventilate the bathroom. It fades as the coating cures.
What information do you need?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
Do I have to be there?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.
Can you change the colour of my bath?
Yes, white is the usual choice. Tell us what you’d like when you ask for a quote.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Of course, and it normally saves money. Just add the extra items to your photos and we will quote them together.
Does the bath have to be removed?
No. We resurface it in place, so the tiles and taps stay put.
Towns and villages near Wellswood
Other services in Wellswood
How to care for the repair
To keep it looking its best:
- Keep suction mats out of the bath
- Don’t let dyes or oils sit on the finish
- Respect the curing time we give you
- Get any chip repaired quickly
Rinse the bath and wipe it over after use, especially in hard water areas, to stop limescale building up.
The longer worn enamel is left, the rougher it gets, and any rust spreads underneath. Resurfacing sooner means less repair work first.
Our work in Wellswood
Wellswood is about 1 mile south-east of Ellacombe, in Torbay. We visit homes and businesses in Wellswood and nearby villages, so nothing has to leave your home. Wellswood is one of 23 towns and villages in Torbay we cover.
Jobs in TQ1 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We regularly work on streets such as Oxlea Road, Kents Road and Kents Lane and the roads around them. We also travel to Meadfoot (1 mile south-west), Babbacombe (1 mile north-west), Ellacombe (1 mile north-west), Torquay (1 mile north-west) and St Marychurch (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Paignton (3 miles south-west), Brixham (5 miles south), Barton (3 miles north-west), Preston (3 miles west), Marldon (4 miles west) and Goodrington (4 miles south-west).
What’s near Wellswood
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Parish Church of St Matthias, The Spires College and Kents pub and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Ilsham Church of England Academy (within half a mile north-west) and Abbey Park and Meadows (1.6 miles west). For rail, the closest station is Torquay station, roughly 1.8 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Victorian Shopping Arcade (1 mile west) and Torbay Hospital (2.6 miles north-west). Not far away are Occombe Valley Woods.
What happens on the day
When we visit, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. The job typically takes a full day. We clean up when we’re done and let you know when you can use it again.
- The room is masked, protected and ventilated.
- The bath is cleaned, degreased and any chips or rust repaired.
- We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- Several coats of new finish are sprayed on.
- The bath is left to cure and can normally be used the next day.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
Getting a price
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, include your postcode and send them over. You will get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
Advice
How we price bath re-enamelling
Resurfacing from £350. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we take into account:
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- The colour and finish to match
- How many areas need work
- How easy the damage is to reach
A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send pictures and you’ll get a fixed figure.
How to get a fixed quote
Photographing the damage takes a minute, and it saves a visit. Try to send:
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- One picture of the whole bath
- The material, if you know it
You do not need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
Why repair rather than replace?
Getting a cast iron bath out is hard work: it’s very heavy, may need breaking up, and the replacement can be costly. Resurfacing in place avoids that entirely. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is typically a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
What you get with us
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Generally one visit, start to finish
- Colour-matched on site
Read our pricing or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Cast iron
Re-enamelling suits cast iron baths perfectly. The body lasts for generations; only the enamel wears, so resurfacing gives them a new life.
For landlords and businesses
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, pictures and access details.
Letting agents often send us photos straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. 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.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is usually the cheaper route.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
