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Coloured suite to white in Cowley, Devon
Resurfacing coloured baths, basins and trays in white for homes and businesses in Cowley and across Devon. Free, fixed quotes from your pictures.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Faded or patchy colour
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
About our coloured bath resurfacing in Cowley
A full suite is generally done in one to two days. Everything is resurfaced where it stands, so there’s no plumbing or tiling. We are frequently asked to fix a suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom and faded or patchy colour, across coloured basins, whole bathroom suites and avocado, pampas and pink baths.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. Just call us if there is a problem and we’ll sort it. Treat it like any resurfaced bath: mild cleaners and no suction mats.
- Location
- Cowley (EX5)
- County
- Devon
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Repair or replace: which is better?
Swapping a coloured suite for a white one means a plumber, a tiler and new taps. Refinishing it in white changes the colour without taking anything out. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Cowley
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
See our pricing and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Nearby places to Cowley
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Do you need coloured bath resurfacing in Cowley?
Coloured suites were fitted in huge numbers in the 1970s and 80s, and plenty are still in good condition. It’s usually the colour that dates them, not the condition.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- 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
What to look for in a quote
- What prep work is covered
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- How soon you can use it again
Where we work around Cowley
Cowley is about 3 miles north-west of Exeter, in Devon. We travel to customers in Cowley and the surrounding area, so you don’t need to take anything anywhere. Cowley is one of 586 towns and villages in Devon where we work.
Our visits in EX5 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether you live on St Andrew's Road, Cowley Hill and Star Barton Lane or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. We also travel to Three Horse Shoes (1 mile north), Exwick (1 mile south), East Devon (1 mile north), Upton Pyne (1 mile north) and Pennsylvania (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Exeter (3 miles south-east), Exmouth (11 miles south-east), Newton Abbot (15 miles south), Tiverton (11 miles north), Teignmouth (14 miles south) and Sidmouth (14 miles east).
Local landmarks in Cowley
Around Cowley, we work in homes near Exeter University Library and Stables pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Exeter St Davids station, roughly 1.5 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Heavitree Hospital (2.5 miles south-east) and Exeter City Football Club Museum (2 miles south-east). The countryside around Cowley includes Raddon Top.
DIY kit or professional repair?
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
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.
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
How the visit works
Your technician turns up when we said we would and looks over the damage before anything else. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before any work starts. The work itself takes one to two days for a full suite, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- The room is protected and ventilated.
- Next we degrease everything and fix chips.
- We key the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- We spray the new white (or other colour) finish.
- Each item is left to cure, typically ready the day after.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
Get a quote
There’s no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
Advice
Your questions about coloured bath resurfacing in Cowley
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and you will get one combined price.
Can landlords book you?
Yes, frequently. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
How soon can you come?
Your quote comes with available dates. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
What happens if you find more damage?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. The price only changes if you agree.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work. The rest of the house is unaffected.
Will you leave a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and we clean up when we have finished.
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.
How we price coloured bath resurfacing
Resurfacing from £350. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we take into account:
- What the surface is made of
- Access to the area
- How hard the colour is to match
- How much damage there is
Instead of hourly rates, we price the entire job up front. Damage, material and access decide it.
Send pictures for a quote
You can usually get a fixed price without us visiting. To help us price it:
- Natural light rather than flash
- One picture of the whole suite
- The material, if you know it
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
To get a price, send two or three pictures using our quote form or call us. We’ll say straight away whether it can be repaired.
Honest limits
Some jobs are not right for a repair, including:
- 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 photos and we’ll say what we think.
Surfaces we repair
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Coloured shower trays
- Coloured basins
- Whole bathroom suites
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
