Plymouth · England
Bath Re-enamelling in Whitleigh
Damaged bath in Whitleigh? We repair it in place, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A dull, rough surface that won’t come clean
- Wear marks under the taps
What we cannot put right
Not everything can be repaired, and we’d rather say so up front. We cannot fix:
- Problems we can’t see until an old finish comes off
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- Acrylic that moves when you stand in it
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we repair
- Acrylic baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Pressed steel baths
- Cast iron baths
- Victorian roll-tops
Bath re-enamelling in Whitleigh without replacing anything
Resurfacing renews the entire surface of the bath without taking anything out. It’s the answer when the entire bath is tired rather than one spot. Common call-outs are for brown or grey marks that don’t clean off and a roll-top that’s seen better days, on pressed steel baths, cast iron baths and Victorian roll-tops.
Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do.
- Where
- Whitleigh (PL5, PL6)
- Region
- Plymouth
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Repairing versus replacing in Whitleigh
Replacement only makes sense in a few cases: a cracked-through bath, a change of size or shape, or a full refit. Otherwise, resurfacing generally wins. Prices start from £350. There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
What you get with us
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Same prices wherever you are
- Rooms protected and left tidy
Take a look at our full price list or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Different materials, different repairs
Acrylic
We resurface acrylic baths as well, using a system that bonds to acrylic. It must be solid and not flex underfoot for the finish to last.
Roll-top and period baths
We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
About Whitleigh
Whitleigh is about 2 miles north-west of Plymouth, in Plymouth. Whether you’re in the middle of Whitleigh or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Whitleigh is one of 59 places in Plymouth we cover.
Our visits in PL5 and PL6 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets such as Derby Road, Cowley Road and Bodmin Road, all of which we cover. Other places close to Whitleigh include Manadon (1 mile south-east), Tamerton Foliot (1 mile north-west), Honicknowle (1 mile south-west), Southway (1 mile north-east) and Ernesettle (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Mannamead (3 miles south), Lipson (3 miles south), Mutley (3 miles south), Stoke (3 miles south), Ford (3 miles south) and Keyham (3 miles south-west).
What’s near Whitleigh
In Whitleigh, that means homes near West Park Library, Woodfield Primary School and St Chad's, among other places. Other local landmarks include Albemarle pub (under half a mile west), Sir John Hunt Community Sports College (less than half a mile east) and St Budeaux Foundation Church Of England Junior School (1.3 miles south-west). For rail, the closest station is St Budeaux Ferry Road station, roughly 2 miles south-west. Further afield, we also cover the area around Armada Centre (3.1 miles south) and Derriford Hospital (1.6 miles east).
Towns and villages near Whitleigh
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What affects the price in Whitleigh
Resurfacing from £350. We price every job individually. What matters most is:
- How hard the colour is to match
- How easy the damage is to reach
- What kind of damage it is
- What the surface is made of
Set against the cost of replacement, repairing usually costs far less, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
How to get a fixed quote
You can take the pictures on your phone, there’s no need for anything special. Just make sure we can see:
- The material, if you know it
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Something in shot to show the size
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the whole bath, include your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
The process
Here’s how a visit generally runs: we arrive on time, sheet and mask the area around the job, carry out the work and clear up. Plan for the best part of a day from start to finish. Before leaving, we tell you how long to leave it and what to avoid for the first few days.
- We check the bath and agree the finish with you.
- Taps, tiles and the floor are masked off.
- The bath is degreased, repaired and keyed.
- Primer and finish coats are applied.
- The masking comes off, we tidy up and tell you when it can be used.
How to prepare
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
Getting a price
Most clients in Whitleigh get their price from photos. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Related advice
Common problems we fix in Whitleigh
Many baths we resurface have simply been well used, with nothing wrong except the surface. The body of the bath is generally perfectly sound.
People typically call us after spotting one of these:
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
- Lots of chips and rust spots
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
Before booking anyone
- Whether they match the colour on site
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- Who will actually do the work
- When it can be used again
Whitleigh questions
How soon can you come?
That depends on our diary for your area. Send pictures with your postcode and we’ll reply with the earliest dates.
Does re-enamelling smell?
Some odour is normal while we spray, so we ventilate the room. It fades as the coating cures.
Someone resurfaced my bath and it’s peeling. Can you help?
Yes. Stripping the old coating adds time, so it’s reflected in the quote.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit typically costs less than separate visits. Send photos of everything you’d like done.
Is there any odour?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, which is why we ventilate. It fades as everything cures.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, frequently. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Can you make a coloured bath white?
Yes. Coloured baths can be resurfaced in white, and the basin and toilet can be done too.
Will it make a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.
How to care for the repair
How the surface is treated afterwards matters. Here’s what we suggest:
- Keep toiletries on a shelf rather than in the bath
- A dripping tap should be fixed promptly
- Wash away dyes and oils after use
- Use washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
Wait for the curing time we give you before the first bath. Then, gentle cleaning with a soft cloth is enough.
If a previous coating is starting to peel, do not pick at it. Water gets under it and the damage spreads, so have it stripped and resurfaced.
DIY kit or professional repair?
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair won’t last.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is normally the cheaper route.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
