Cardiff · Wales
Coloured Bath Resurfacing in Cathays
We travel to Cathays for resurfacing coloured baths, basins and trays in white. Everything is done in place, and the work is guaranteed.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- A suite that does not match a new bathroom
About our coloured bath resurfacing in Cathays
A full suite is typically done in one to two days. We resurface the bath, basin and tray in place, with no new plumbing or tiling. If you are dealing with a dated coloured suite you’d like in white and a suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom, we can help, on coloured shower trays, whole bathroom suites and coloured basins alike.
All our work is covered by our one-year guarantee. Care for the new finish like a re-enamelled bath: gentle cleaners, no suction mats.
- Where
- Cathays (CF24, CF14, CF10)
- Region
- Cardiff
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
How we price coloured bath resurfacing
Prices start from £350. There’s no area surcharge for Cathays. What changes the price is:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- How easy the damage is to reach
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- How many areas need work
Our prices are the same across the UK, so there is no premium for Cathays. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Quotes from your pictures
We price nearly every job from pictures. This is what we need:
- Any details about the material
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- One picture of the entire suite
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job the same day in most cases.
More services for Cathays
Work for landlords and builders
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Cardiff and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.
When a repair is not the answer
In fairness, some problems need a different 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’ll give you a straight answer.
Materials we repair
- Coloured basins
- Whole bathroom suites
- Coloured shower trays
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
DIY kit or professional repair?
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.
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.
Do you need coloured bath resurfacing in Cathays?
Coloured suites were fitted in huge numbers in the 1970s and 80s, and many are still sound. The problem is typically the colour, not the bath.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- Faded or patchy colour
- A suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
Comparing quotes
- Who will actually do the work
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- If travel is included in the price
Your questions about coloured bath resurfacing in Cathays
Do the materials smell?
Expect a mild smell while we are working, which fades afterwards.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Of course. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes: twelve months. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Do you come to Cathays?
Yes. We work across the UK and come to Cathays and the rest of Cardiff. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
When can you do it?
Your quote comes with available dates. If it’s urgent, say so and we’ll do what we can.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We carry out repairs for householders, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses in Cathays.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Generally, yes. Let us know what was used before.
Can you do the toilet too?
Ask us. A toilet bowl is constantly wet, so we will tell you what will last.
How it works
We begin by going over the job with you, so there are no surprises. Next, we cover and mask everything nearby and the work begins. Allow one to two days for a full suite, and we will keep you posted as we go.
- We protect the room and ventilate it.
- Next we degrease everything and fix chips.
- We key the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- We spray on the new finish in white or your chosen colour.
- Each item is left to cure, usually ready the following day.
How to prepare
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Keep a parking space free if you can
Getting a price
Email us a photo of the damage and one of the entire item, with your CF24 postcode, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
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Why repair rather than replace?
Replacing a coloured suite involves a plumber, a tiler and new taps. Resurfacing turns it white with everything left in place. Prices start from £350. Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is typically a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Cathays
- One visit for most repairs
- One price list for the whole UK
- Fixed prices from your pictures
- Work done at your home or business
Take a look at our pricing and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Cathays and the surrounding area
Cathays is about 1 mile south of Cardiff, in Cardiff. We travel to customers in Cathays and the surrounding area, so you do not need to take anything anywhere. Cathays is one of 91 places in Cardiff where we work.
Our visits in CF24, CF14 and CF10 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets such as Moy Road, Colum Road and North Road. Neighbouring places we cover include Castle (1 mile south), Roath (1 mile east), Castle Quarter (1 mile south), Riverside (1 mile south) and Adamsdown (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ely (3 miles west), Caerau (3 miles south-west), St Mellons (4 miles north-east), Llanrumney (3 miles north-east), Morristown (4 miles south) and Fairwater (3 miles west).
Local landmarks in Cathays
Our clients here include homes close to Howardian High School, St Monica's C.I.W. Primary School and Bute Park. You’ll also find Flora Hotel (less than half a mile south), Centre for Occupational and Health Psychology (under half a mile south) and Church of St Andrew & St Teilo (under half a mile south-east). There is a railway station in Cathays itself: Cathays station. Well-known places in the area include Capitol Centre (1 mile south-east) and Regimental Museum of 1st The Queens Dragoon Guards (less than half a mile north-west). Not far away are Roath Park Lake and Glamorgan Canal / Long Wood.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
