Edinburgh · Scotland
Coloured suite to white in Blackford, Edinburgh
Resurfacing coloured baths, basins and trays in white for homes and businesses in Blackford and across Edinburgh. Free, fixed quotes from your photos.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
Coloured bath resurfacing in Blackford without replacing anything
Everything is resurfaced where it stands, with no new plumbing or tiling. A full suite is usually done in one to two days. We’re often asked to fix a suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom and selling or letting a home with an old suite, across coloured basins, avocado, pampas and pink baths and coloured shower trays.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you’re covered after the visit. Care for the new finish like a re-enamelled bath: gentle cleaners, no suction mats.
- Area
- Blackford (EH9, EH10, EH16)
- County
- Edinburgh
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Blackford questions
Do you come to Blackford?
We do. Repair technicians travel to Blackford from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Will there be a smell?
There may be a mild smell during the work that clears as it cures.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we’re working in. We will tell you when the room can be used again.
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
In most cases. We remove the old repair before doing a new one.
How much does coloured bath resurfacing cost in Blackford?
Prices start from £350. We give a fixed price from your photos. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo and your postcode.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Just add the extra items to your photos and we will quote them together.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Do I have to be there?
We need someone to let us in. You do not need to watch us work.
What we are called out for in Blackford
Avocado, pampas and pink suites were everywhere in the 70s and 80s, and plenty are still in good condition. It’s normally the colour that dates them, not the condition.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- A suite that does not match a new bathroom
- Faded or patchy colour
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
What your quote should include
- Whether they match the colour on site
- What aftercare is recommended
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- How long it needs to cure
Landlords, agents and businesses in Blackford
For anyone letting property in or around Blackford, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send pictures for each address and we will come back with a combined price.
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, so there is no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
The process
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, cover and mask the work area, and get on with the job, which normally takes one to two days for a full suite. If we find something your photos didn’t show, we will explain it before carrying on.
- We protect the room and ventilate it.
- Next we degrease everything and fix chips.
- The surface is prepared and primed.
- We spray on the new finish in white or your chosen colour.
- Each item is left to cure, usually ready the following day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Make sure the area is dry
Getting a price
For most jobs, photos 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.
Advice
Should I try a DIY kit first?
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, and the work is guaranteed.
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 does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
What a repair can’t fix
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair will not 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)
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
Materials we work on in Blackford
- Coloured basins
- Coloured shower trays
- Whole bathroom suites
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
Nearby places to Blackford
Other services in Blackford
Blackford and nearby
Blackford is about 1 mile south of Buccleuch, in Edinburgh. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Blackford is one of 175 places in Edinburgh where we work.
Jobs in EH9, EH10 and EH16 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Oswald Road, Suffolk Road and Relugas Road, all of which we cover. We also travel to Burgh Muir (1 mile north), The Grange (1 mile north), Mayfield (1 mile north-east), Newington (1 mile north-east) and Sciennes (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Leith (4 miles north), Bonnington (3 miles north), Pilrig (3 miles north), North Leith (3 miles north), Canonmills (3 miles north) and Queensferry (9 miles north-west).
What’s near Blackford
Around Blackford, we work in homes near Inch Park, Reid Memorial Church and Sciennes Primary School, among other places. You will also find Leslie's Bar (0.6 miles north-east), Royal Blind School (0.6 miles north-east), National Museums Scotland Library (1.4 miles north) and St Crispin's School (under half a mile east). The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley station, about 1.8 miles north of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Astley Ainslie Hospital (0.5 miles north-west) and Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (0.9 miles east). The countryside around Blackford includes Duddingston Loch and Blackford Hill.
What coloured bath resurfacing costs
Prices start from £350. There’s no charge for travel to Blackford. The price comes down to:
- The colour and finish to match
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Access to the area
There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Quotes from your photos
You can take the photos on your phone, there’s no need for anything special. Just make sure we can see:
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
Send us a photo of the damage and one of the whole item, and tell us you are in Blackford, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
Why repair rather than replace?
Swapping a coloured suite for a white one involves a plumber, a tiler and new taps. Resurfacing changes the colour with everything left in place. Our coloured bath resurfacing starts from £350. Our prices are the same across the UK, so there is no premium for Blackford. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Blackford
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Usually one visit, start to finish
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- A fixed quote before you book
See our full price list and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
