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Coloured Bath Resurfacing in Cornwall

Covering 644 places across Cornwall for coloured bath resurfacing, done at your home, with a fixed quote from your photos and a one-year guarantee.

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About coloured bath resurfacing in Cornwall

We resurface the bath, basin and tray in place, with no new plumbing or tiling. A full suite is typically done in one to two days. We regularly repair coloured shower trays, avocado, pampas and pink baths and whole bathroom suites, and the jobs we see most are selling or letting a home with an old suite and faded or patchy colour.

Nothing needs to be moved out of the room beforehand. We bring everything we need with us, put protection down and get going once we’ve agreed what we’re doing. It typically takes one to two days for a full suite, and you are welcome to carry on with your day while we work.

  1. The room is protected and ventilated.
  2. Each item is cleaned, degreased and any chips repaired.
  3. We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
  4. We spray the new white (or other colour) finish.
  5. We leave everything to cure, generally until the following day.

What you will pay

Prices start from £350. No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.

Why choose Surface Doctor

  • One visit for most repairs
  • A year’s guarantee on all work
  • Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
  • No extra charge for your area

Getting a price

For most jobs, pictures 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.

Near you in Truro

Our clients here include homes close to County Museum And Library (Royal Institution Of Cornwall), Penair School and St George the Martyr and the streets around them. Nearby too are Church of St Mary Clement (under half a mile north-east), Bosvigo School (less than half a mile south-west), Victoria Gardens (within half a mile north-west) and The Globe Public House (under half a mile east). Truro has its own railway station: Truro station. Further afield, we also cover the area around County Museum And Library (Royal Institution Of Cornwall) (within half a mile east) and Royal Cornwall Infirmary (0.5 miles south). Open spaces near Truro include Daubuz Moors.

  • Local facilities include Carrick (within half a mile east)

For landlords and businesses

Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Cornwall and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.

We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, photos and access details and we will arrange it.

What coloured bath resurfacing costs

Prices start from £350. You will know the full cost before booking. We take into account:

  • The material
  • The size and number of damaged areas
  • The type of damage
  • How many items we do on one visit

The price depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed price from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.

Getting a price from photos

Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:

  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit
  • A photo taken from further back
  • Natural light rather than flash
  • Whether it’s been repaired or coated before

There is no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.

Common problems we fix in Cornwall

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 Cornwall contact us are:

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

When a repair isn’t the answer

We will not take on work that won’t last, so these are the limits:

  • 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)

Repairing versus replacing

Swapping a coloured suite for a white one involves a plumber, a tiler and new taps. Refinishing it in white changes the colour with everything left in place.

Questions to ask before booking

  • Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
  • Who will actually do the work
  • How soon you can use it again
  • Whether the colour is mixed to match

Cornwall questions

Can tenants book a repair?

Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged.

Do I need to be at home?

Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You don’t need to watch us work.

Which areas do you work in?

We work UK-wide, so Cornwall is covered. Prices don’t change with location.

Can you do the toilet too?

Talk to us first. The inside of a bowl is always wet and scrubbed, so we will advise honestly before quoting.

When can you do it?

We will give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.

Is there a guarantee?

Yes: twelve months. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.

Can you quote from photos?

Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the photos can’t show what we need.

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