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Coloured Bath Resurfacing for Belses homes

Coloured bath resurfacing in Belses without the cost of replacing. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, then book a visit.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
  • Selling or letting a home with an old suite
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Coloured bath resurfacing in Belses

Coloured bath resurfacing in Belses, done in place

Everything is resurfaced where it stands, so there is no plumbing or tiling. Most suites take one or two days. We work on coloured basins, avocado, pampas and pink baths and whole bathroom suites, and the jobs we see most are faded or patchy colour and a dated coloured suite you’d like in white.

All our work is covered by our one-year guarantee, wherever you are in the Scottish Borders. Treat it like any resurfaced bath: mild cleaners and no suction mats.

Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath
Location
Belses (TD8)
Region
Scottish Borders
Guarantee
One year on every repair
Price
From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026

Prices and what affects them

Prices start from £350. A fixed quote means you know the cost before you book. We look at:

  • How easy the damage is to reach
  • How hard the colour is to match
  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
  • The size and number of damaged areas

A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. You’ll see the full price before booking, with nothing added on the day.

Send photos for a quote

A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. It helps if you send:

  • Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
  • Where you are, by postcode
  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • A photo taken from further back

Upload photos of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, with your TD8 postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.

Should I try a DIY kit first?

A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it does not stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.

If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.

Belses and nearby

Belses is about 8 miles north-east of Hawick, in the Scottish Borders. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Belses is one of 89 places in the Scottish Borders where we work. You can also see our page for Edinburgh, about 36 miles away.

We work across TD8 and the streets around it. Being close to the B6400, Belses is simple for us to get to. Nearby, we also work in Lilliesleaf (2 miles west), Midlem (3 miles north-west), Ancrum (4 miles east), Bowden (4 miles north) and Greycrook (4 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Galashiels (8 miles north-west), Hawick (8 miles south-west), Kelso (11 miles north-east), Selkirk (7 miles west), Jedburgh (6 miles south-east) and Wilton (8 miles south-west).

Local landmarks in Belses

Other landmarks nearby include Dingleton Hospital (5.4 miles north) and Castle Holydean (3.9 miles north-west). The countryside around Belses includes Eildon Wester Hill.

Map of Belses © OpenStreetMap contributors

When a repair is not the answer

In fairness, some problems need a different 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)

If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.

Materials we repair

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

Landlord and trade work in Belses

We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.

Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Belses use us as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.

Belses questions

Can you turn my avocado bath white?

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

Do I need to be at home?

Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.

What if the damage is worse than the photos show?

We will show you and explain before doing anything extra. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.

Can you do the toilet too?

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

Do you charge for travel?

No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.

Will you leave a mess?

Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.

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

Resurfacing from £350. We give a fixed price from your photos. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo and your postcode.

Is there a guarantee?

Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.

Signs you need coloured bath resurfacing in Belses

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

You may need us if you’ve spotted any of these:

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

What your quote should include

  • Whether they match the colour on site
  • What preparation is included
  • How your room will be protected
  • What aftercare is recommended

Choosing a repair company

The process

We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you’re not left guessing. Once we’re there, the work takes one to two days for a full suite. The room is left tidy and you will know when it can be used.

  1. The room is protected and ventilated.
  2. We clean, degrease and repair any chips.
  3. We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
  4. We spray on the new finish in white or your chosen colour.
  5. Once cured, normally by the following day, the suite is ready.

Preparing for the visit

  • Have a window or extractor fan available
  • Let us know about parking or access
  • Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area

Ask for a price

We price from pictures so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and you’ll get a fixed figure back.

Get a free quote

Related advice

Repair or replace: which is better?

Replacing a coloured suite means a plumber, a tiler and new taps. Refinishing it in white turns it white without taking anything out. Prices start from £350. The price depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed quote from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.

Why us?

  • Nothing taken out or refitted
  • We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
  • Rooms protected and left tidy
  • We come to you, anywhere in the UK

Read our prices page and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.

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