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Coloured suite to white in Alverdiscott, Devon
Local coloured bath resurfacing for Alverdiscott: a fixed quote from pictures, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Faded or patchy colour
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
What affects the price in Alverdiscott
Prices start from £350. Prices are worked out job by job, from your pictures. The main factors are:
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- The colour and finish to match
- How many areas need work
Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is usually a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Send pictures for a quote
Most quotes are done from pictures alone. To make it quick:
- A wider photo showing the whole suite
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Details of any past repairs
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the whole suite, add your postcode and send them over. You will get a fixed price, not an estimate.
How we handle coloured bath resurfacing in Alverdiscott
Everything is resurfaced where it stands, so there is no plumbing or tiling. Most suites take one or two days. Whether it’s a dated coloured suite you’d like in white and selling or letting a home with an old suite, we can normally put it right.
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.
- Area
- Alverdiscott (EX31)
- County
- Devon
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY kit or professional repair?
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
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.
Your questions about coloured bath resurfacing in Alverdiscott
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Of course, and it normally saves money. Send pictures of everything together and we will quote them together.
What about the toilet?
Talk to us first. The inside of a bowl is always wet and scrubbed, so we will advise honestly before quoting.
How soon can you come?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.
Is my repair covered?
All our work carries a one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.
How do I get a price for coloured bath resurfacing in Alverdiscott?
Resurfacing from £350. Because every job differs, we price from pictures. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
What do you need from me?
Just photos, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, access to the room.
Is there any odour?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, which is why we ventilate. It clears as the materials cure.
Will the price change on the day?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
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What happens on the day
From the moment we arrive, we keep the work contained to the one room. We mask off everything nearby, the work takes one to two days for a full suite, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- We protect the room and ventilate it.
- Each item is cleaned, degreased and any chips repaired.
- The surface is prepared and primed.
- We spray on the new finish in white or your chosen colour.
- Once cured, normally by the following day, the suite is ready.
Before we arrive
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Open a window if you can
- Ensure the area is dry
Getting a price
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole suite, we can price the job without visiting.
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What we can’t put right
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair will not do:
- 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 will say what we think.
What we work on
- Whole bathroom suites
- Coloured shower trays
- Coloured basins
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacing a coloured suite involves new sanitaryware, a plumber and a tiler. Resurfacing changes the colour without taking anything out. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Alverdiscott
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Colour-matched on site
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Everything repaired in place
See our prices page and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Our work in Alverdiscott
Alverdiscott is about 4 miles east of Bideford, in Devon. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Alverdiscott is one of 586 towns and villages in Devon where we work.
We work across the EX31 postcode area. Other places close to Alverdiscott include Newton Tracey (1 mile north), Worlington (4 miles north-west), Instow (4 miles north-west), Muddlebridge (4 miles north) and Fremington (4 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Barnstaple (5 miles north-east), Bideford (4 miles west), Ilfracombe (14 miles north), Braunton (7 miles north), Newport (5 miles north-east) and South Molton (12 miles east).
Landmarks near Alverdiscott
In Alverdiscott, that means homes near Church of All Saints, among other places. Alverdiscott’s nearest station is Chapleton station, roughly 3.8 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Tapeley Park (3.5 miles north-west) and Bideford Community Hospital (4.5 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Staddon Hill and Fremington Local Nature Reserve.
Signs you need coloured bath resurfacing in Alverdiscott
Coloured suites were fitted in huge numbers in the 1970s and 80s, and many are still sound. The problem is normally the colour, not the bath.
Look out for any of the following:
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- Faded or patchy colour
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- A suite that does not match a new bathroom
What to look for in a quote
- How long it needs to cure
- How the room is protected while they work
- How changes to the job are handled
- What prep work is covered
Work for landlords and builders
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Alverdiscott use us as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
