Plymouth · England
Coloured suite to white in Crabtree, Plymouth
Resurfacing coloured baths, basins and trays in white for homes and businesses in Crabtree and across Plymouth. Free, fixed quotes from your photos.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- A suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom
Repair or replace: which is better?
Swapping a coloured suite for a white one involves new sanitaryware, a plumber and a tiler. Refinishing it in white turns it white without taking anything out. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. The full price is agreed before booking, with no extras added later.
Why Crabtree customers choose us
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Generally one visit, start to finish
- Everything repaired in place
Read our pricing or bath cost comparison.
Coloured bath resurfacing in Crabtree without replacing anything
We resurface the bath, basin and tray in place, so there’s no plumbing or tiling. A full suite is usually done in one to two days. Typical jobs include selling or letting a home with an old suite and faded or patchy colour, across avocado, pampas and pink baths, coloured shower trays and whole bathroom suites.
Every repair is covered by a one-year guarantee. Treat it like any resurfaced bath: gentle cleaners, no suction mats.
- Location
- Crabtree (PL3, PL7, PL6)
- Region
- Plymouth
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
When we would advise against a repair
We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair can’t 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)
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we repair
- Coloured basins
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Whole bathroom suites
- Coloured shower trays
What coloured bath resurfacing costs
Resurfacing from £350. A fixed quote means you know the cost before you book. We look at:
- Unusual colours or finishes
- How many items we do on one visit
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
How to get a fixed price
We price nearly every job from pictures. This is what we need:
- Where you are, by postcode
- The material, if you know it
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
To get a price, send two or three pictures through our quote form or call us. We’ll say immediately if a repair is the right fix.
Also near Crabtree
Also in Crabtree
Covering Crabtree
Crabtree is about 2 miles east of Hartley, in Plymouth. Book a date that suits you, and you will know when to expect us, so you’re not left waiting in all day. Crabtree is one of 59 towns and villages in Plymouth we cover.
Every address in PL3, PL7 and PL6 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether you live on Pike Road, Manor Lane and Coypool Road or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Other places close to Crabtree include Plympton (2 miles east), Plymstock (2 miles south), Elburton (2 miles south-east), Plympton St Maurice (2 miles east) and Sherford (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover North Prospect (3 miles west), Stoke (3 miles west), Ford (3 miles west), Ham (3 miles west), Pennycross (3 miles west) and Keyham (4 miles west).
Landmarks near Crabtree
We visit homes around Lipson Co-operative Academy, Woodford Primary School and Efford Library. You will also find Church of St Mary (0.8 miles south-west) and Marsh Mills pub (within half a mile north). For rail, the closest station is Plymouth station, about 2.5 miles west. A little further out are Elizabethan House Museum (2.5 miles south-west) and Drake Circus Shopping Centre (2.4 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Crown Hill Down.
Work for landlords and builders
Letting agents frequently send us photos straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send photos, the address and how to get access and we’ll arrange it.
How it works
There is not much you need to do on the day. Let us in and show us the room, and we will get on with it. The job generally runs to one to two days for a full suite, tidy-up included.
- First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
- Each item is cleaned, degreased and any chips repaired.
- The surface is prepared and primed.
- We spray on the new finish in white or your chosen colour.
- Once cured, normally by the day after, the suite is ready.
Preparing for the visit
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
Ask for a price
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the suite, add your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
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Signs you need coloured bath resurfacing in Crabtree
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.
Common reasons people in Crabtree contact us include:
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- Faded or patchy colour
- A suite that does not match a new bathroom
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
Before you book anyone
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- What preparation is included
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- How your room will be protected
Should I try a DIY kit first?
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
Common questions in Crabtree
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Landlords are often glad to have it sorted before the end of a tenancy.
Will you leave a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and we clean up when we’ve finished.
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
Yes, we often do. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
Can landlords book you?
We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Are there extra charges for Crabtree?
We do not add a call-out fee. Your fixed price includes everything.
How soon can you come?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.
Do you cover Crabtree?
We do. Technicians travel to Crabtree from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
