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Coloured suite to white in Appledore, Devon
Local coloured bath resurfacing for Appledore: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
How we handle coloured bath resurfacing in Appledore
A full suite is usually done in one to two days. We resurface the bath, basin and tray in place, with no new plumbing or tiling. Common call-outs are for faded or patchy colour and selling or letting a home with an old suite, on avocado, pampas and pink baths, coloured shower trays and whole bathroom suites.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months in Appledore and everywhere else. We return to put right any problem with the work. Look after the new finish like a re-enamelled bath: mild cleaners and no suction mats.
- Location
- Appledore (EX39)
- Region
- Devon
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
How it works
Visits start with a quick look at the job together, so there are no surprises. Next, we cover and mask everything nearby and the work begins. Allow a day or two, depending on how many items, and we will keep you posted as we go.
- First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
- Next we degrease everything and fix chips.
- We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- We spray the new white (or other colour) finish.
- Once cured, normally by the day after, the suite is ready.
Before we arrive
- Clear the area around the damage
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Let us know which floor the room is on
Getting a price
If you’re in Appledore and want a price, the easiest route is photos: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Related advice
Honest limits
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can 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.
Materials we work on in Appledore
- Coloured shower trays
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Coloured basins
- Whole bathroom suites
Landlords, agents and businesses in Appledore
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, photos and access details and we will arrange it.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Towns and villages near Appledore
Other services in Appledore
DIY repairs versus a professional job
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is normally cheaper.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
Your questions about coloured bath resurfacing in Appledore
Is it messy?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.
How do I get a price for coloured bath resurfacing in Appledore?
Resurfacing from £350. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from pictures. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Usually, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Do you cover the whole of Devon?
We work UK-wide. Our prices are the same everywhere.
Do you charge for travel?
No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Is the work guaranteed?
All our work carries a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures cannot show what we need.
What happens after I send photos?
You will get a fixed quote back. There’s no obligation to book.
Common problems we fix in Appledore
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.
The most common problems we are called about are:
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- Faded or patchy colour
- A suite that does not match a new bathroom
Comparing quotes
- Whether the price covers travel
- What protection goes down before work starts
- What aftercare is recommended
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
What affects the price in Appledore
Resurfacing from £350. We price every job individually. What matters most is:
- The material
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- The type of damage
- How hard the colour is to match
The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed quote from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
Getting a price from photos
The better the photos, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- Something in shot to show the size
- A wider photo showing the entire suite
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Why repair rather than replace?
Replacing a coloured suite involves new sanitaryware, a plumber and a tiler. Resurfacing turns it white with everything left in place. Our coloured bath resurfacing starts from £350. Set against the cost of replacement, repairing generally costs far less, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Appledore
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- One visit for most repairs
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
See our pricing or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
About Appledore
Appledore is about 2 miles north of Bideford, in Devon. Anywhere in EX39, we come to you. Appledore is one of 586 places in Devon we cover.
Every address in EX39 is within our area. We regularly work on streets such as Market Street, Richmond Road and Scott Avenue and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover include Instow (1 mile east), Worlington (1 mile east), Yelland (2 miles north-east), Fremington (3 miles north-east) and Chivenor (4 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Barnstaple (6 miles east), Ilfracombe (11 miles north), Braunton (4 miles north), Newport (7 miles east), Roundswell (5 miles east) and Pilton (6 miles north-east).
Around Appledore
In Appledore, that means homes near All Saints Chapel, St Mary's Church and Appledore School and the streets around them. Nearby you will also find Tapeley Park (1.3 miles south-east) and Bideford Community Hospital (2.4 miles south). Open spaces near Appledore include Horsey Island and Staddon Hill.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
