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Coloured suite to white in Burston, Devon
Coloured bath resurfacing in and around Burston: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- A suite that does not match a new bathroom
Covering Burston
Burston is about 8 miles west of Crediton, in Devon. From the centre of Burston to the outlying streets, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Burston is one of 586 towns and villages in Devon where we work.
We work across EX17. We also cover the places around Burston: Zeal Monachorum (1 mile north), Coldridge (3 miles north), Lapford (4 miles north), Mid Devon (4 miles north-west) and Eggesford (6 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Exeter (15 miles south-east), Okehampton (8 miles south-west), St Thomas (14 miles south-east), Larkbeare (15 miles south-east), Polsloe (15 miles east) and Heavitree (15 miles east).
Near you in Burston
In Burston, that means homes near Congregational Church, Bow Community Primary School and White Hart Hotel, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Morchard Road station, about 2.9 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Millsome Castle (3.6 miles north-west).
Coloured bath resurfacing in Burston, done in place
A full suite is typically done in one to two days. Everything is resurfaced where it stands, so there’s no plumbing or tiling. If you are dealing with faded or patchy colour and selling or letting a home with an old suite, we can generally put it right, on avocado, pampas and pink baths, whole bathroom suites and coloured basins alike.
Every repair is covered by our one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Devon. Treat it like any resurfaced bath: mild cleaners and no suction mats.
- Location
- Burston (EX17)
- Area hub
- Devon
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I try a DIY kit first?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is normally cheaper.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair will not last.
When a repair isn’t the answer
Not everything can be repaired, and we would rather say so up front. We can’t 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)
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer.
What we work on
- Coloured shower trays
- Coloured basins
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Whole bathroom suites
What else we do in Burston
What we do, step by step
Once we are through the door, we keep the work contained to the one room. We mask off everything nearby, the work takes a day or two, depending on how many items, depending on what we find, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- We protect the room and ventilate it.
- Next we degrease everything and fix chips.
- We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- We spray the new white (or other colour) finish.
- Each item is left to cure, usually ready the day after.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
Ask for a price
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the suite, add your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
Advice
Do you need coloured bath resurfacing in Burston?
Avocado, pampas and pink suites were everywhere in the 70s and 80s, and plenty are still in good condition. The problem is normally the colour, not the bath.
If you can see any of these, send us a photo:
- A suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- Faded or patchy colour
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
What your quote should include
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- How long it needs to cure
- How to care for the finish
Why repair rather than replace?
Swapping a coloured suite for a white one involves a plumber, a tiler and new taps. Resurfacing turns it white without taking anything out. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Burston
- A fixed quote before you book
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- No need to remove anything
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
Take a look at our prices page and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Burston
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Burston as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
How we price coloured bath resurfacing
Prices start from £350. You will know the full cost before you book. We take into account:
- How much damage there is
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Unusual colours or finishes
- How easy the damage is to reach
A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
How to get a fixed price
Phone pictures are fine. Make sure they show:
- A wider photo showing the entire suite
- The material, if you know it
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Natural light rather than flash
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of photos using our quote form or ring us. We’ll say straight away whether it can be repaired.
Your questions about coloured bath resurfacing in Burston
Do I have to be there?
We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Yes, we often do. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
Do you cover the whole of Devon?
Everywhere in the UK, Burston included. Travel is included in the price.
Can pets and children be at home?
Just keep them out of the work area. We’ll let you know when it’s safe to use again.
Do you work in Burston?
Yes, we do. We send a technician to Burston for every job, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Can you quote from pictures?
Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures can’t show what we need.
Will it make a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
Can you do the toilet too?
Talk to us first. The inside of a bowl is always wet and scrubbed, so we’ll tell you what will last.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
