Somerset · England

Coloured suite to white in Barrow, Somerset

Our repair technicians come to Barrow for resurfacing coloured baths, basins and trays in white. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • A suite that does not match a new bathroom
  • Selling or letting a home with an old suite
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Coloured bath resurfacing in Barrow

How we handle coloured bath resurfacing in Barrow

We resurface the bath, basin and tray in place, with no new plumbing or tiling. A full suite is generally done in one to two days. Whether it’s a suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom and a dated coloured suite you’d like in white, we can usually put it right, on whole bathroom suites, coloured basins and coloured shower trays alike.

We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you are covered after the visit. Treat it like any resurfaced bath: mild cleaners and no suction mats.

Basin with yellowed glaze resurfaced to a clean white finish
Area
Barrow (BA4)
County
Somerset
Cover
A year, on every repair
Price
From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026

Work for landlords and builders

Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.

Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.

Should you replace it?

Replacing a coloured suite means new sanitaryware, a plumber and a tiler. Resurfacing turns it white without taking anything out. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. We don’t add extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.

Why book with us

  • Work done at your home or business
  • Nothing taken out or refitted
  • Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
  • One price list for the whole UK

Read our pricing or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.

When we would advise against a repair

We would rather lose a job than do one 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)

Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.

What we work on

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

What coloured bath resurfacing costs

Prices start from £350. You will not pay by the hour. The price depends on:

  • Doing more than one item at once
  • How hard the colour is to match
  • Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
  • Access to the area

Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.

Getting a price from pictures

You can typically get a fixed quote without us visiting. To make it quick:

  • What it’s made of, if you know
  • Where you are, by postcode
  • One picture of the entire suite
  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection

A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the suite, include your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.

Questions from Barrow

How do I get a price for coloured bath resurfacing in Barrow?

Resurfacing from £350. Every job gets a fixed price from your pictures. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your BA4 postcode.

Can you price it without visiting?

In nearly every case. If pictures do not show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.

Do you come to Barrow?

Yes. We cover the entire UK and come to Barrow and the rest of Somerset. Send us photos for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.

Can a coloured bath be made white?

Yes. It’s resurfaced in white where it stands.

Can you repair several things at once?

Of course, and it typically saves money. Send pictures of everything together and we’ll quote them together.

Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?

Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.

Can you do the toilet too?

Talk to us first. A toilet bowl is constantly wet, so we will advise honestly before quoting.

Are you a vetted contractor?

We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.

Signs you need coloured bath resurfacing in Barrow

Avocado, pampas and pink suites were everywhere in the 70s and 80s, and plenty are still in good condition. It’s typically the colour that dates them, not the condition.

Typical reasons for a call-out include:

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

Questions to ask before you book

  • How long it needs to cure
  • Who turns up on the day
  • What aftercare is recommended
  • Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?

How to compare quotes

How the visit works

A typical visit goes like this: we arrive at the agreed slot, sheet and mask the area around the job, do the job and tidy away. Plan for one to two days for a full suite. Before we go, we will explain when it can be used and how to care for it.

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

How to prepare

  • Let the surface dry out before the visit
  • Keep a parking space free if you can
  • Let us know about parking or access

Get a quote

Send us a photo of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, with your BA4 postcode, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.

Get a fixed quote

Related advice

DIY kit or professional repair?

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

If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it does not stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.

Where we work around Barrow

Barrow is about 3 miles south of Wells, in Somerset. Whether you are in the middle of Barrow or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. We work in 640 places in Somerset.

Every address in BA4 is covered. Neighbouring places we cover include North Wootton (1 mile east), Lower Westholme (1 mile south-east), Upper Westholme (2 miles east), Upper Coxley (2 miles north-west) and Coxley (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Frome (15 miles east), Wells (3 miles north), Midsomer Norton (10 miles north-east), Shepton Mallet (4 miles east), Street (6 miles south-west) and Glastonbury (4 miles south-west).

Landmarks near Barrow

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to The Crossways pub and Church of St Peter, among other places. Further afield, we also cover the area around Glastonbury Lake Village Museum (3.6 miles south-west) and Mendip Hospital (3.2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Glastonbury Tor.

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