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Coloured Bath Resurfacing in Buccleuch

Coloured bath resurfacing in and around Buccleuch: a fixed quote from pictures, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.

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

Coloured bath resurfacing in Buccleuch

Coloured bath resurfacing in Buccleuch, done in place

Most suites take one or two days. We resurface the bath, basin and tray in place, with no new plumbing or tiling. Whether it’s selling or letting a home with an old suite and a dated coloured suite you’d like in white, we can normally put it right, whatever the material.

Peace of mind is built in: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote. Treat it like any resurfaced bath: gentle cleaners, no suction mats.

Where
Buccleuch (EH8, EH1, EH9)
Area hub
Edinburgh
Cover
One year on every repair
Quote
From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
Call
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026
Stained basin resurfaced to clean white (before and after)

DIY repairs versus a professional job

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.

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, and the work is guaranteed.

Landlord and trade work in Buccleuch

For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. We can visit several plots in one trip.

Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.

Buccleuch: your questions answered

Can a coloured bath be made white?

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

Can tenants book a repair?

Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Landlords are frequently glad to have it sorted.

Can I add another job to the visit?

Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Just add the extra items to your pictures and we will quote them together.

Will you leave a mess?

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

Is there a call-out fee?

We do not add a call-out fee. Your fixed price includes everything.

How do I book?

Some photos, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, access to the room.

What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?

Your quote covers the damage in the photos. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.

Can I get a quote without a visit?

In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures can’t show what we need.

Repair or replace in Buccleuch?

Replacing a coloured suite means new sanitaryware, a plumber and a tiler. Refinishing it in white turns it white with everything left in place. Our coloured bath resurfacing starts from £350. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before you book.

Why Buccleuch customers choose us

  • No extra charge for your area
  • Nothing taken out or refitted
  • One-year guarantee on every repair
  • Colour mixed on the day to match

See our full price list and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.

Honest limits

Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:

  • 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 booking.

Materials we repair

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

What happens on the day

Once we are through the door, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. We mask off everything nearby, the job takes one to two days for a full suite, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.

  1. The room is protected and ventilated.
  2. Next we degrease everything and fix chips.
  3. We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
  4. The new white, or other colour, finish is sprayed on.
  5. Each item is left to cure, usually ready the following day.

How to prepare

  • Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
  • Tell us about parking, stairs or access
  • Keep a parking space free if you can

Ask for a price

Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them over with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed price back. Quotes are free and no obligation.

Get a fixed price

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Where we work around Buccleuch

Buccleuch is about 1 mile east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Whether you’re in the middle of Buccleuch or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. We cover all 175 towns and villages across Edinburgh, from the larger towns to small villages.

Postcode districts we cover here: EH8, EH1 and EH9. Whether you live on High Street, Meadow Lane and Calton Road or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Neighbouring places we cover include Dumbiedykes (1 mile north-east), Old Town (1 mile north-west), Holyrood (1 mile north), St Leonard's (1 mile south-east) and Sciennes (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Queensferry (9 miles west), South Portobello (3 miles east), Southhouse (3 miles south), Gilmerton (3 miles south-east), Muirhouse (3 miles north-west) and Slateford (3 miles south-west). Buccleuch is one of the larger places we cover in Edinburgh.

Local landmarks in Buccleuch

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to The Meadows, St Trinnean's School and Old Royal High School. Also close by are Sciennes Primary School (0.5 miles south), St Cuthbert's Church (0.9 miles west), Life Church (less than half a mile north) and National Museums Scotland Library (within half a mile north-west). The closest station to Buccleuch is Edinburgh Waverley station, about 0.6 miles north-west. Further afield, we also cover the area around Deaconess Hospital (within half a mile north-west) and Waverley Mall (0.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near Buccleuch include The New Leaf Co-op and Salisbury Crags.

  • Nearby, you’ll find 1 pub (less than half a mile north-west)
Map of Buccleuch © OpenStreetMap contributors

How we price coloured bath resurfacing

Prices start from £350. We give every job a fixed quote from photos. This is what makes a difference:

  • Access to the area
  • How hard the colour is to match
  • Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
  • The size and number of damaged areas

Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it, and combining items on one visit brings it down.

How to get a fixed quote

You can usually get a fixed price without us visiting. To help us price it:

  • One sharp close-up of the damage
  • One picture of the entire suite
  • Something in shot to show the size
  • Whether it’s been repaired or coated before

For a price in Buccleuch, photos are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.

Signs you need coloured bath resurfacing in Buccleuch

Avocado, pampas and pink suites were everywhere in the 70s and 80s, and many are still sound. The problem is generally the colour, not the bath.

Customers normally contact us about:

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

Comparing quotes

  • What the guarantee covers, and for how long
  • Aftercare advice
  • How your room will be protected
  • Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?

How to compare quotes

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