Torbay · England
Coloured suite to white in Chelston, Torbay
Coloured bath resurfacing in Chelston without the cost of replacing. Get a fixed price from your photos, then we come to you.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- Faded or patchy colour
Questions from Chelston
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
We’re happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
Will it make a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.
What areas do you cover?
We work UK-wide. Prices do not change with location.
Do the materials smell?
There can be some smell while we work. It clears as the materials cure.
What about the toilet?
Ask us. The inside of a bowl is always wet and scrubbed, so we’ll advise honestly before quoting.
Is repairing better than replacing?
In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Do I have to be there?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.
About our coloured bath resurfacing in Chelston
Most suites take one or two days. We resurface the bath, basin and tray in place, so there is no plumbing or tiling. Whether it’s 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.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you are covered after the visit. Treat it like any resurfaced bath: mild cleaners and no suction mats.
- Area
- Chelston (TQ2, TQ1)
- Region
- Torbay
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What else we do in Chelston
Repairing versus replacing in Chelston
Replacing a coloured suite means a plumber, a tiler and new taps. Refinishing it in white changes the colour with everything left in place. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. Compared with replacing, repairing usually costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Chelston
- No need to remove anything
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- No extra charge for your area
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
Take a look at our prices page or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
What happens on the day
We turn up when we said we would and checks the damage against your photos first. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before we open a single tin. Most visits take a day or two, depending on how many items, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
- We clean, degrease and repair any chips.
- We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- The new white, or other colour, finish is sprayed on.
- Once cured, normally by the day after, the suite is ready.
How to prepare
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Open a window if you can
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
Get a quote
If you’re in Chelston and want a price, pictures are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Related advice
What coloured bath resurfacing costs
Prices start from £350. Each job gets its own fixed quote. These are the things that affect it:
- The type of damage
- The size and number of damaged areas
- What the surface is made of
- How many items we do on one visit
Instead of hourly rates, we price the whole job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Send photos for a quote
You can normally get a fixed quote without us visiting. To make it quick:
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Details of any past repairs
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
There is no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
Chelston and nearby
Chelston is about 1 mile south-west of Torquay, in Torbay. We travel to customers in Chelston, so you don’t need to take anything anywhere. Our repair technicians cover all 23 towns and villages in Torbay.
Here we cover the TQ2 and TQ1 postcode area. Streets in the area include Leys Road, Mill Lane and Bath Lane. Neighbouring places we cover include Cockington (1 mile west), Torre (1 mile north-east), Preston (1 mile south-west), Torquay (1 mile north-east) and Shiphay (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Brixham (5 miles south), Goodrington (3 miles south) and Galmpton (5 miles south).
Local landmarks in Chelston
Our clients here include homes close to Torquay Boys' Grammar School, Abbey Park and Meadows and Church of St Matthew and the streets around them. Nearby too are Chelston Manor Hotel (less than half a mile east), Cockington Primary School (less than half a mile north-east) and Torquay Academy (1.2 miles north). There is a railway station in Chelston itself: Torquay station. Nearby you will also find Victorian Shopping Arcade (1.2 miles east) and Torbay Hospital (1.3 miles north). For a walk, there is Occombe Valley Woods.
Landlord and trade work in Chelston
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Letting agents often send us photos straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
When a repair isn’t the answer
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)
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Materials we work on in Chelston
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Coloured shower trays
- Whole bathroom suites
- Coloured basins
Common problems we fix in Chelston
Avocado, pampas and pink suites were everywhere in the 70s and 80s, and plenty are still in good condition. The problem is usually the colour, not the bath.
Contact us if you’ve noticed:
- Faded or patchy colour
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- A suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
Questions to ask before you book
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- What preparation is included
- Aftercare advice
DIY kit or professional repair?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it will not stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. 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.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
