Orkney Islands · Scotland
Coloured Bath Resurfacing for Abune-the-Hill homes
Coloured bath resurfacing for Abune-the-Hill, without a refit. Send us pictures for a fixed price, then we come to you.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Faded or patchy colour
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
About Abune-the-Hill
Abune-the-Hill is about 15 miles north-west of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. We visit clients in Abune-the-Hill and the surrounding area, so you don’t need to take anything anywhere. We cover 51 places across the Orkney Islands, from the larger towns to small villages.
Jobs in KW17 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. If you are just outside Abune-the-Hill, we cover The Barony (2 miles west), Evie (5 miles east), Dounby (5 miles south), Skeabrae (5 miles south) and Scarwell (6 miles south-west). Some remote addresses need extra planning, so call us to arrange it.
Landmarks near Abune-the-Hill
Nearby you will also find Earl's Palace (3 miles west) and Kirbuster Farm Museum (2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Birsay moors RSPB Reserve and Hundland Hill.
Coloured bath resurfacing in Abune-the-Hill without replacing anything
Most suites take one or two days. We resurface the bath, basin and tray in place, so there’s no plumbing or tiling. Whether it’s faded or patchy colour and selling or letting a home with an old suite, we can normally put it right.
Peace of mind is built in: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we explain what it covers before booking. Care for the new finish like a re-enamelled bath: mild cleaners and no suction mats.
- Location
- Abune-the-Hill (KW17)
- County
- Orkney Islands
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Signs you need coloured bath resurfacing in Abune-the-Hill
Avocado, pampas and pink suites were everywhere in the 70s and 80s, and many are still sound. It’s typically the colour that dates them, not the condition.
The things customers normally mention when they call include:
- Faded or patchy colour
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- A suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom
Before you book anyone
- How soon you can use it again
- Who turns up on the day
- What preparation is included
- Whether the price covers travel
What happens on the day
On the day itself, there’s little for you to do. Let us in and show us the room, and we’ll get on with it. Most visits take a day or two, depending on how many items, tidy-up included.
- The room is protected and ventilated.
- We clean, degrease and repair any chips.
- We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- We spray the new white (or other colour) finish.
- Once cured, normally by the following day, the suite is ready.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
Getting a price
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
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When we would advise against a repair
A repair is not always the answer, and we’d rather say so up front. Repairs will not solve:
- The inside of a toilet bowl, unless we’ve agreed it will last
- Items cracked right through
- Fittings and taps (these are masked, not recoloured)
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think.
Materials we work on in Abune-the-Hill
- Whole bathroom suites
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Coloured basins
- Coloured shower trays
Repairing versus replacing in Abune-the-Hill
Replacing a coloured suite means new sanitaryware, a plumber and a tiler. Refinishing it in white turns it white with everything left in place. Our coloured bath resurfacing starts from £350. A repair typically costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send pictures and we will give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Abune-the-Hill
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
Take a look at our prices page and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
What affects the price in Abune-the-Hill
Prices start from £350. We give every job a fixed quote from pictures. This is what makes a difference:
- How easy the damage is to reach
- What kind of damage it is
- How hard the colour is to match
- How much damage there is
We do not add extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Quotes from your pictures
Most quotes are done from pictures alone. To make it quick:
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Natural light rather than flash
Upload pictures of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, with your KW17 postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
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, and the work is guaranteed.
FAQs for Abune-the-Hill
Are you a vetted contractor?
We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
What does coloured bath resurfacing cost?
Prices start from £350. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from pictures. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses in Abune-the-Hill.
What about the toilet?
Ask us. The inside of a bowl is always wet and scrubbed, so we’ll advise honestly before quoting.
Do you come to Abune-the-Hill?
Yes. We cover the entire UK and come to Abune-the-Hill and the rest of the Orkney Islands. Send pictures and we will quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Is there a guarantee?
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. We’ll explain what it covers when we quote.
Will you leave a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and we clean up when we’ve finished.
How do I book?
Photos of the damage, a photo of the entire suite and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Abune-the-Hill
If you manage property in Abune-the-Hill, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send photos for each one and we will price them together.
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send photos, the address and how to get access and we will arrange it.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
