Argyll and Bute · Scotland

Coloured Bath Resurfacing in Ceann Loch Gilb

Resurfacing coloured baths, basins and trays in white at your home in Ceann Loch Gilb, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
  • A suite that does not match a new bathroom
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Coloured bath resurfacing in Ceann Loch Gilb

Should you replace it?

Swapping a coloured suite for a white one involves new sanitaryware, a plumber and a tiler. Refinishing it in white changes the colour with everything left in place. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.

Why book with us

  • A fixed quote before you book
  • We leave the room as we found it
  • Colour mixed on the day to match
  • Every repair guaranteed for a year

Take a look at our full price list or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.

About our coloured bath resurfacing in Ceann Loch Gilb

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

Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee in Ceann Loch Gilb and across Argyll and Bute. Treat it like any resurfaced bath: mild cleaners and no suction mats.

Where
Ceann Loch Gilb (PA31)
Area hub
Argyll and Bute
Guarantee
One year on every repair
Price
From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: an old basin refinished to bright white

Ceann Loch Gilb and nearby

Ceann Loch Gilb (Gaelic: Lochgilphead) is about 26 miles west of Greenock, in Argyll and Bute. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Ceann Loch Gilb is one of 118 towns and villages in Argyll and Bute we cover. Our jobs stretch from Ceann Loch Gilb to Glasgow (about 46 miles away).

Postcode districts we cover here: PA31. Whether you live on Brodie Crescent, Union Street and Dewar Avenue or a nearby road, we can come to you. Ceann Loch Gilb sits on or near the A83 and A816, so getting to you is simple. If you’re just outside Ceann Loch Gilb, we cover Lochgilphead (1 mile north-west), Ardrishaig (2 miles south-west), Cairnbaan (3 miles north-west), Bridgend (3 miles north) and Kilmichael Glassary (3 miles north). Being one of Argyll and Bute’s larger places, Ceann Loch Gilb sees plenty of our work. Some remote addresses need extra planning, so call us to arrange it.

Around Ceann Loch Gilb

We visit homes around Lochgilphead High School, The Comm Public House and Lochgilphead and the streets around them. A little further out are Mid Argyll Community Hospital (within half a mile north-east). Green spaces nearby include Cam Loch.

Map of Ceann Loch Gilb © OpenStreetMap contributors

When a repair isn’t the answer

A repair isn’t always the answer, and we’ll tell you before we start. Repairs won’t solve:

  • 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 pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.

Surfaces we repair

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

DIY repairs versus a professional job

A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, it’s worth having it done properly.

The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.

What coloured bath resurfacing costs

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

  • How easy the damage is to reach
  • What kind of damage it is
  • The material and finish
  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off

The price depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed quote from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.

Getting a price from photos

Phone pictures are fine, there’s no need for anything special. Just ensure we can see:

  • The material, if you know it
  • One sharp close-up of the damage
  • Something in shot to show the size
  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare

Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed price the same day in most cases.

The process

Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, protect the area, and get on with the job, which normally takes a day or two, depending on how many items. If we find something your pictures didn’t show, we will explain it before carrying on.

  1. We protect the room and ventilate it.
  2. Each item is cleaned, degreased and any chips repaired.
  3. The surface is prepared and primed.
  4. We spray the new white (or other colour) finish.
  5. We leave everything to cure, typically until the next day.

How to prepare

  • Point us to the nearest place to park
  • Tell us about parking, stairs or access
  • Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area

How to get a price

You do not need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.

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Work for landlords and builders

Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.

For anyone letting property in or around Ceann Loch Gilb, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send pictures for each one and we’ll come back with a combined price.

When to call us in Ceann Loch Gilb

Avocado, pampas and pink suites were everywhere in the 70s and 80s, and many are still sound. It’s generally the colour that dates them, not the condition.

It’s worth getting a quote if you see:

  • 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
  • Faded or patchy colour

Questions to ask before you book

  • How your room will be protected
  • Aftercare advice
  • How changes to the job are handled
  • Whether a trained technician does the job

How to compare quotes

Your questions about coloured bath resurfacing in Ceann Loch Gilb

Can a coloured bath be made white?

Yes. We resurface it in white with it left in place.

Can you quote from photos?

Yes, almost always. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed quote without visiting.

Are you accredited?

Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.

Will it make a mess?

No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.

Do the materials smell?

It depends on the job, but frequently a little. Open windows and an extractor fan help, and it soon fades.

What does coloured bath resurfacing cost?

Resurfacing from £350. We give a fixed price based on photos of the damage. Send a close-up and a picture of the whole item with your PA31 postcode.

Is repairing better than replacing?

Generally, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.

Can you redo someone else’s repair?

Generally, yes. Let us know what was used before.

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