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Coloured suite to white in Appledore, Devon

Resurfacing coloured baths, basins and trays in white for householders, landlords and businesses in Appledore. Free, fixed quotes from your photos.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • A suite that does not match a new bathroom
  • A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Need coloured bath resurfacing in Appledore?

Why repair rather than replace?

Replacing a coloured suite involves a plumber, a tiler and new taps. Refinishing it in white turns it white without taking anything out. Prices start from £350. Instead of hourly rates, we price the whole job up front. Damage, material and access decide it.

Why Appledore customers choose us

  • Most jobs done in one visit
  • CHAS and Constructionline accredited
  • Colour-matched on site
  • One-year guarantee on every repair

See our prices page or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.

How we handle coloured bath resurfacing in Appledore

Most suites take one or two days. We resurface the bath, basin and tray in place, with no new plumbing or tiling. We regularly repair avocado, pampas and pink baths, whole bathroom suites and coloured basins, and common reasons people contact us are selling or letting a home with an old suite and faded or patchy colour.

Whatever the size of the job, you get the same one-year guarantee in Appledore and across Devon. Look after the new finish like a re-enamelled bath: mild cleaners and no suction mats.

Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath
Area
Appledore (EX16, EX15)
Area hub
Devon
Warranty
12 months on all our work
Price
From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

Prices and what affects them

Resurfacing from £350. Prices are worked out job by job, from your pictures. What matters most is:

  • What kind of damage it is
  • How much damage there is
  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
  • Where the damage is and how we get to it

There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.

Quotes from your photos

A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. Try to include:

  • Natural light rather than flash
  • A photo taken from further back
  • A close-up of the damage, in focus
  • Any details about the material

You do not need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.

Can I fix it myself?

If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and give it the full curing time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.

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 generally the cheaper route.

Signs you need coloured bath resurfacing in Appledore

Coloured suites were fitted in huge numbers in the 1970s and 80s, and plenty are still in good condition. It’s generally the colour that dates them, not the condition.

Common reasons people in Appledore contact us include:

  • Faded or patchy colour
  • A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
  • A suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom
  • Selling or letting a home with an old suite

Before booking anyone

  • What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
  • Whether they match the colour on site
  • Who will actually do the work
  • Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?

How to compare quotes

What we can’t put right

To be straight with you, there are a few things a repair will not fix:

  • 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 pictures and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.

Materials we repair

  • Coloured basins
  • Coloured shower trays
  • Whole bathroom suites
  • Avocado, pampas and pink baths

Appledore questions

I’m a tenant. Can you help?

We’re happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Just ensure the landlord agrees.

Can pets and children be at home?

We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work and until it has cured. The rest of the house is unaffected.

Are there extra charges for Appledore?

There is no separate call-out charge. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.

Are you a vetted contractor?

We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.

Can you do the toilet too?

Talk to us first. The inside of a bowl is always wet and scrubbed, so we will tell you what will last.

Do you cover the entire of Devon?

Everywhere in the UK, Appledore included. Travel is included in the price.

What do you need from me?

Photos of the damage, a photo of the whole suite and your postcode. Then we will agree a date.

Do the materials smell?

There can be some smell while we work, which is why we ventilate. It fades as everything cures.

Where we work around Appledore

Appledore is about 5 miles north-east of Cullompton, in Devon. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Our technicians cover all 586 towns and villages across Devon.

Here we cover the EX16 and EX15 postcode area. Nearby, we also work in Uffculme (1 mile south), Yondercott (1 mile south-east), Great Fossend (2 miles north), Westleigh (2 miles north) and Burlescombe (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Tiverton (7 miles west), Honiton (10 miles south-east), Polsloe (15 miles south-west), Cullompton (5 miles south-west), Cranbrook (12 miles south) and Whipton (15 miles south-west).

Around Appledore

Around Appledore, we work in homes near Waterloo Cross pub, Parish Church of St Mary and Uffculme Primary School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Tiverton Parkway station, roughly 1.3 miles west of the centre.

Map of Appledore © OpenStreetMap contributors

Work for landlords and builders

We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send photos, the address and how to get access.

Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Appledore use us as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it generally costs far less than a refit.

What we do, step by step

We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you’re not left guessing. Once we are there, the work takes a day or two, depending on how many items for most jobs. The room is left tidy and you will know when it can be used.

  1. The room is protected and ventilated.
  2. Next we degrease everything and fix chips.
  3. The surface is prepared and primed.
  4. We spray the new white (or other colour) finish.
  5. Once cured, normally by the following day, the suite is ready.

Preparing for the visit

  • Clear the area around the damage
  • Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
  • Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access

Get a quote

Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them over with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price. Quotes are free and you’re under no obligation.

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