East Ayrshire · Scotland
Coloured suite to white in Craigens, East Ayrshire
Coloured bath resurfacing in Craigens without the cost of replacing. Send us photos for a fixed quote, then we come to you.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- Faded or patchy colour
Coloured bath resurfacing in Craigens, done in place
We resurface the bath, basin and tray in place, with no new plumbing or tiling. Most suites take one or two days. We regularly repair avocado, pampas and pink baths, coloured basins and whole bathroom suites, and people most frequently call us about a suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom and faded or patchy colour.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee. Care for the new finish like a re-enamelled bath: mild cleaners and no suction mats.
- Location
- Craigens (KA18)
- Region
- East Ayrshire
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Craigens questions
Can you quote from pictures?
In nearly every case. If photos do not show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.
Do the materials smell?
A little, depending on the job. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Typically, yes. The old repair comes out first, so let us know about it.
What areas do you cover?
We cover the entire UK, including Craigens and the rest of East Ayrshire. Just include your postcode and we’ll offer you dates.
What happens after I send pictures?
We come back with a fixed price, typically with dates to choose from. There is no obligation to book.
Can you do the toilet too?
Talk to us first. A toilet bowl is constantly wet, so we’ll tell you what will last.
Will it make a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and you will get one combined price.
Also in Craigens
Craigens and the surrounding area
Craigens is about 15 miles east of Prestwick, in East Ayrshire. We travel to homes and businesses in Craigens and nearby villages, so you do not need to take anything anywhere. Our technicians cover all 53 towns and villages across East Ayrshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Glasgow, about 29 miles away.
Here we cover the KA18 postcode area. You will find streets such as Cairnscadden Road, Avisyard Avenue and Craigens Road, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Craigens: Netherthird (1 mile west), Cumnock (1 mile north-west), Logan (1 mile north), Lugar (2 miles north) and The Rigg (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Kilmarnock (15 miles north-west), Galston (12 miles north-west), Mauchline (7 miles north-west), New Farm Loch (15 miles north-west), Darvel (12 miles north) and Newmilns (12 miles north).
What’s near Craigens
Our customers here include homes close to Robert Burns Academy and Church of St. John, among other places. Craigens’s nearest station is Auchinleck station, roughly 2.9 miles north-west. Further afield, we also cover the area around Borland Castle (0.8 miles south) and Heritage Centre Cumnock (0.7 miles west). Not far away are Airds Moss RSPB Reserve and Black Loch.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
What we are called out for in Craigens
Coloured suites were fitted in huge numbers in the 1970s and 80s, and many are still sound. It’s usually the colour that dates them, not the condition.
Send us a picture if you notice any of these:
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- Faded or patchy colour
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- A suite that does not match a new bathroom
Questions to ask before you book
- How soon you can use it again
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £350. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price depends on:
- The type of damage
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Unusual colours or finishes
- How many areas need work
Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Quotes from your photos
You can take the pictures on your phone. Just make sure we can see:
- A wider photo showing the entire suite
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- What it’s made of, if you know
If you are in Craigens and want a price, the easiest route is photos: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
For landlords and businesses
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacing a coloured suite involves a plumber, a tiler and new taps. Resurfacing changes the colour without taking anything out. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Craigens. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Craigens
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- One visit for most repairs
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
Take a look at our prices page or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
What a repair can’t fix
Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits:
- 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 booking.
Materials we work on in Craigens
- Coloured shower trays
- Coloured basins
- Whole bathroom suites
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
What happens on the day
When we visit, we arrive at the time we’ve agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. Expect it to take a day or two, depending on how many items. We clean up when we are done and let you know when you can use it again.
- The room is protected and ventilated.
- We clean, degrease and repair any chips.
- The surface is prepared and primed.
- The new white, or other colour, finish is sprayed on.
- Each item is left to cure, normally ready the following day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
Get a quote
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them over with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote. There is no charge for the quote and you’re under no obligation.
Advice
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