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Coloured Bath Resurfacing in Boslowick

Coloured bath resurfacing for Boslowick, without a refit. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, then we come to you.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • Faded or patchy colour
  • A suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Trusted coloured bath resurfacing in Boslowick

Why repair rather than replace?

Swapping a coloured suite for a white one involves a plumber, a tiler and new taps. Refinishing it in white turns it white with everything left in place. Prices start from £350. Compared with replacing, a repair is typically a fraction of the price, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.

Why Boslowick clients choose us

  • Honest advice, even when it means no job
  • A fixed quote before booking
  • One-year guarantee on every repair
  • One visit for most repairs

See our full price list and bath cost comparison.

Coloured bath resurfacing in Boslowick, done in place

A full suite is typically done in one to two days. Everything is resurfaced where it stands, with no new plumbing or tiling. We regularly repair coloured basins, coloured shower trays and whole bathroom suites, and common reasons people contact us are faded or patchy colour and a dated coloured suite you’d like in white.

Every job is backed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back. Treat it like any resurfaced bath: mild cleaners and no suction mats.

Before and after: an old basin refinished to bright white
Location
Boslowick (TR11)
County
Cornwall
Cover
One year on every repair
Price
From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

Should I try a DIY kit first?

What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.

It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is usually the cheaper route.

Prices and what affects them

Prices start from £350. We give every job a fixed quote from pictures. These are the things that affect it:

  • Unusual colours or finishes
  • How easy the damage is to reach
  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first
  • The size and number of damaged areas

A repair generally costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send photos and we’ll give you the exact figure.

How to get a fixed price

Two or three clear photos are typically enough. Try to include:

  • Any earlier repairs or coatings
  • Natural light rather than flash
  • One picture of the entire suite
  • Something in shot to show the size

Most clients in Boslowick get their price from pictures. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.

Common questions in Boslowick

Does someone need to be in?

Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.

How do I book?

Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787.

I rent my home. Can I book you?

Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Landlords are often glad to have it sorted before the end of a tenancy.

Is it safe with children and pets around?

On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, so the repair is not disturbed while it cures.

Will there be a smell?

There can be some smell while we work, so we ventilate the room. It clears as the materials cure.

It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?

Yes, we often do. Removing the old work can add time, and that’s in the quote.

Can you turn my avocado bath white?

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

Is a repair better than a new one?

Normally, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.

What happens on the day

Visits start with a quick look at the job together. Then the area is sheeted and masked and we start. You can expect it to take a day or two, depending on how many items.

  1. First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
  2. We clean, degrease and repair any chips.
  3. The surface is prepared and primed.
  4. We spray the new white (or other colour) finish.
  5. Once cured, normally by the following day, the suite is ready.

How to prepare

  • Make sure the area is dry
  • Ensure the room can be ventilated
  • Clear the area around the damage

Ask for a price

Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire suite, we can price the job without visiting.

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About Boslowick

Boslowick is about 1 mile south-west of Falmouth, in Cornwall. Across the TR11 area, a technician comes to you. Boslowick is one of 644 towns and villages in Cornwall where we work.

We work across TR11 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Carrick Road, Prislow Lane and Penhale Road, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also work in Falmouth (1 mile north-east), Mongleath (1 mile north-west), Gyllyngvase (1 mile east), Maenporth (1 mile south) and Flushing (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Truro (8 miles north), Camborne (10 miles north-west), Redruth (9 miles north-west), Helston (8 miles west), Hayle (15 miles west) and Rosewarne (11 miles north-west).

Around Boslowick

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Church of Saint Budock, Falmouth School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, among other places. Boslowick’s nearest station is Penmere station, roughly 0.5 miles north-east. Further afield, we also cover the area around St Mawes Castle (3 miles east) and Falmouth Community Hospital (0.8 miles north).

Map of Boslowick © OpenStreetMap contributors

What we are called out for in Boslowick

Coloured suites were fitted in huge numbers in the 1970s and 80s, and plenty are still in good condition. It’s usually the colour that dates them, not the condition.

Common reasons people in Boslowick contact us include:

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

Questions to ask before booking

  • Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
  • Whether the colour is mixed to match
  • What happens if they find more damage
  • The length of the guarantee and what it covers

10 questions to ask before booking

What we cannot put right

Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits too:

  • 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 photos and we will say what we think before you book.

Materials we repair

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

Landlords, agents and businesses in Boslowick

We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Boslowick as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.

Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. We can visit several plots in one trip.

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