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Coloured suite to white in Carluddon, Cornwall

Resurfacing coloured baths, basins and trays in white for homes and businesses in Carluddon and across Cornwall. Free, fixed quotes from your photos.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • Faded or patchy colour
  • A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Coloured bath resurfacing near Carluddon

Coloured bath resurfacing in Carluddon without replacing anything

Everything is resurfaced where it stands, with no new plumbing or tiling. A full suite is normally done in one to two days. Whether it’s a dated coloured suite you’d like in white and faded or patchy colour, we can help, on avocado, pampas and pink baths, whole bathroom suites and coloured basins alike.

We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee. Treat it like any resurfaced bath: mild cleaners and no suction mats.

Roll-top bath being refinished by a Surface Doctor technician
Location
Carluddon (PL26)
Area hub
Cornwall
Warranty
12 months on all our work
Quote
From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026

Should you replace it?

Replacing a coloured suite means new sanitaryware, a plumber and a tiler. Refinishing it in white changes the colour without taking anything out. Our coloured bath resurfacing starts from £350. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. You’ll see the full price before you book.

Why Carluddon customers choose us

  • Colour mixed on the day to match
  • Same prices wherever you are
  • Rooms protected and left tidy
  • Every repair guaranteed for a year

See our prices page or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.

Work for landlords and builders

Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We will fit around changeovers where we can.

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

Signs you need coloured bath resurfacing in Carluddon

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

Clients usually contact us about:

  • 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

Comparing quotes

  • Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
  • How the colour is matched
  • Whether the price covers travel
  • How changes to the job are handled

Our hiring checklist

FAQs for Carluddon

Is my repair covered?

Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.

I rent my home. Can I book you?

Yes. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.

What happens once I’ve sent pictures?

We review the pictures and send a fixed quote.

Do I have to be there?

We need someone to let us in. You don’t need to watch us work.

Will you leave a mess?

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

What about the toilet?

Talk to us first. The inside of a bowl is always wet and scrubbed, so we’ll advise honestly before quoting.

Is it OK to have pets in the house?

Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day, so the repair isn’t disturbed while it cures.

What do you need from me?

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

Should I try a DIY kit first?

If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.

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.

Honest limits

We will not take on work that won’t last, so these are the limits:

  • 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.

Materials we work on in Carluddon

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

Prices and what affects them

Resurfacing from £350. Every quote is fixed and free. What we take into account:

  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
  • The colour and finish to match
  • Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
  • Doing more than one item at once

The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed quote from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.

How to get a fixed quote

Photographing the damage takes a minute, and it saves a visit. Try to send:

  • What it’s made of, if you know
  • A clear, close picture of the problem area
  • Details of any past repairs
  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare

To get a price, send two or three photos using our quote form or call us. We’ll say straight away if a repair is the right fix.

Carluddon and the surrounding area

Carluddon is about 2 miles north of St Austell, in Cornwall. We visit customers in Carluddon and nearby villages, so nothing has to leave your home. We work in all 644 towns and villages in Cornwall, from the larger towns to small villages.

We cover every part of the PL26 postcode area. From Carbis Road, Pentruff Close and Wheal Arthur Road or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Neighbouring places we cover include Treverbyn (1 mile west), Penwithick (1 mile north), Scredda (1 mile south-west), Trethurgy (1 mile east) and Carclaze (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Truro (14 miles south-west), Newquay (13 miles west), Bodmin (8 miles north), Liskeard (15 miles north-east), Wadebridge (11 miles north) and Looe (14 miles east).

Landmarks near Carluddon

We visit homes around Treverbyn Academy, Poltair School and Poltair Park, among other places. The nearest railway station is St Austell station, about 2 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find St Austell Community Hospital (2.8 miles south) and Restormel (2.1 miles south). Not far away are Hensbarrow Beacon and Tresayes Quarry.

Map of Carluddon © OpenStreetMap contributors

How it works

From the moment we arrive, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. We mask off everything nearby, the job takes a day or two, depending on how many items, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.

  1. First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
  2. Next we degrease everything and fix chips.
  3. We key the surface and apply a bonding primer.
  4. We spray the new white (or other colour) finish.
  5. Once cured, normally by the day after, the suite is ready.

Preparing for the visit

  • Ensure the area is dry
  • Tell us about parking, stairs or access
  • Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings

Getting 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 the same day in most cases.

Get a fixed price

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