Scottish Borders · Scotland
Coloured suite to white in Dolphinton, Scottish Borders
Local coloured bath resurfacing for Dolphinton: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Faded or patchy colour
- A suite that does not match a new bathroom
Repair or replace in Dolphinton?
Replacing a coloured suite means new sanitaryware, a plumber and a tiler. Resurfacing turns it white without taking anything out. Prices start from £350. Our prices are the same across the UK, so there’s no premium for Dolphinton. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Dolphinton
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Colour-matched on site
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
Take a look at our pricing and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Coloured bath resurfacing in Dolphinton, done in place
A full suite is generally done in one to two days. Everything is resurfaced where it stands, so there is no plumbing or tiling. We are frequently asked to fix a suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom and a dated coloured suite you’d like in white, in coloured shower trays, coloured basins and whole bathroom suites.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back. Treat it like any resurfaced bath: gentle cleaners, no suction mats.
- Where
- Dolphinton (EH46)
- County
- Scottish Borders
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Also near Dolphinton
Other services in Dolphinton
Landlords, agents and businesses in Dolphinton
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.
Letting agents often send us pictures straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
Dolphinton and the surrounding area
Dolphinton is about 12 miles south-west of Penicuik, in the Scottish Borders. Anywhere in EH46, we carry out the work at your property. We work in 89 places in the Scottish Borders, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Dolphinton to Edinburgh (about 19 miles away).
All of EH46 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Peggies Knowe, Carmaben Brae and Hillside Gardens, and we cover them all. If you are just outside Dolphinton, we cover Kirkurd (2 miles south-east), Blyth Bridge (2 miles south-east), Walston (3 miles west), Elsrickle (3 miles south-west) and Candy Mill (4 miles south-west).
What’s near Dolphinton
Typical jobs here are in homes near Dolphinton Parish Church And Churchyard, among other places. Nearby you’ll also find Castle Craig Hospital (2.8 miles south-east) and Edmonston Castle (3.5 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s White Hill and Slipperfield Loch.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £350. You won’t pay by the hour. The price is based on:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- How hard the colour is to match
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Whether we combine several jobs
There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Send photos for a quote
The better the photos, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Any details about the material
Upload pictures of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, and tell us you’re in Dolphinton, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Signs you need coloured bath resurfacing in Dolphinton
Coloured suites were fitted in huge numbers in the 1970s and 80s, and many are still sound. The problem is normally the colour, not the bath.
Contact us if you’ve noticed:
- A suite that does not match a new bathroom
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- Faded or patchy colour
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
What your quote should include
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- How the colour is matched
- What preparation is included
- How to care for the finish
When we would advise against a repair
To be straight with you, some problems need a different 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)
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think.
Materials we repair
- Coloured shower trays
- Whole bathroom suites
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Coloured basins
What we do, step by step
The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can carry on at home. We protect the area first, then the job itself takes a day or two, depending on how many items. Before we leave, we explain how soon it can be used and how to look after it.
- 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 following day, the suite is ready.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
Getting a price
You don’t need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
Related advice
Common questions in Dolphinton
Will you leave a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You do not need to watch us work.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Normally, yes. We remove the old repair before doing a new one.
Can pets and children be at home?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we’re working in. We’ll let you know when it’s safe to use again.
Are there extra charges for Dolphinton?
There is no separate call-out charge. Your fixed price includes everything.
Is my repair covered?
Yes: twelve months. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
We’ll show you and explain before doing anything extra. You won’t be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
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, then guarantee it for a year.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
