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Coloured Bath Resurfacing for Altens homes
Coloured bath resurfacing in Altens without the cost of replacing. Get a fixed quote from your pictures, then book a visit.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- Faded or patchy colour
What we’re called out for in Altens
Coloured suites were fitted in huge numbers in the 1970s and 80s, and plenty are still in good condition. The problem is usually the colour, not the bath.
Signs it’s time to call us 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 does not match a new bathroom
Before you book anyone
- Whether the price covers travel
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
How we handle coloured bath resurfacing in Altens
Most suites take one or two days. Everything is resurfaced where it stands, so there is no plumbing or tiling. Common call-outs are for faded or patchy colour and a suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom, across coloured shower trays, whole bathroom suites and coloured basins.
A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover. Treat it like any resurfaced bath: mild cleaners and no suction mats.
- Location
- Altens (AB12, AB99, AB10)
- County
- Aberdeen
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
For landlords and businesses
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
What a repair cannot fix
Not everything can be repaired, and we would rather say so up front. Repairs won’t 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)
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
What we work on
- Whole bathroom suites
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Coloured basins
- Coloured shower trays
What coloured bath resurfacing costs
Prices start from £350. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price is based on:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- How many items we do on one visit
It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send pictures and you will get a fixed figure.
Quotes from your photos
The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what helps:
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Natural light rather than flash
- What it’s made of, if you know
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole suite, we can price the job the same day in most cases.
Repairing versus replacing in Altens
Swapping a coloured suite for a white one involves a plumber, a tiler and new taps. Refinishing it in white turns it white with everything left in place. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Altens. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Altens
- Everything repaired in place
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Same prices wherever you are
Take a look at our pricing and bath cost comparison.
The process
The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can stay at home while we’re there. We protect the area first, then the work takes one to two days for a full suite. Before we leave, we explain how soon it can be used and how to care for it.
- The room is protected and ventilated.
- Each item is cleaned, degreased and any chips repaired.
- We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- We spray the new white (or other colour) finish.
- We leave everything to cure, usually until the following day.
How to prepare
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Open a window if you can
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
Get a quote
We price from pictures so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and we’ll come back with a fixed figure.
Related advice
About Altens
Altens is about 2 miles south-east of Ferryhill, in Aberdeen. Anywhere in AB12, we come to you. Altens is one of 63 places in Aberdeen we cover.
All of AB12, AB99 and AB10 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Minto Road, Redmoss Road and Minto Avenue, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover include Cove Bay (1 mile south), Tullos (1 mile north), Balnagask (2 miles north), Torry (2 miles north) and Footdee (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Aberdeen (3 miles north-west), Rosemount (3 miles north-west), Berryden (3 miles north), Dyce (7 miles north-west), Tillydrone (4 miles north) and Queen's Cross (3 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Altens
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Harlaw Academy, Lochside Academy and Duthie Park. The nearest railway station is Aberdeen station, about 2.1 miles north of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Aberdeen Trades Hospitals (2.4 miles north) and Union Square Aberdeen (2.1 miles north). Open spaces near Altens include Portlethen Moss and Loirston Loch.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
Other services in Altens
Questions from Altens
Can you turn my avocado bath white?
Yes. It’s resurfaced in white where it stands.
What do you need from me?
Photos of the damage, a photo of the entire suite and your postcode. Then we’ll agree a date.
Do you come to Altens?
Yes. We work across the UK and travel to Altens and the rest of Aberdeen. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
In most cases. The old repair comes out first.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Usually, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Is there a guarantee?
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
If we find something the photos didn’t show, we explain it first. You decide whether to go ahead.
Will you leave a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
