East Lothian · Scotland

Coloured Bath Resurfacing in Dunbar

Our repair technicians come to Dunbar for resurfacing coloured baths, basins and trays in white. Everything is done in place, and the work is guaranteed.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • Faded or patchy colour
  • A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Coloured bath resurfacing in Dunbar

Coloured bath resurfacing in Dunbar, done in place

A full suite is normally done in one to two days. Everything is resurfaced where it stands, so there’s no plumbing or tiling. Whether it’s faded or patchy colour and selling or letting a home with an old suite, we can help, whatever the material.

All our work is covered by a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in East Lothian. Look after the new finish like a re-enamelled bath: mild cleaners and no suction mats.

Area
Dunbar (EH42)
County
East Lothian
Cover
One year on every repair
Quote
From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026
Roll-top bath being refinished by a Surface Doctor technician

What affects the price in Dunbar

Resurfacing from £350. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we take into account:

  • How many items we do on one visit
  • Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
  • How many areas need work
  • The colour and finish to match

What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed price from your pictures, so you know the cost before you book.

How to get a fixed quote

Two or three clear photos are generally enough. Try to include:

  • A close-up of the damage, in focus
  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit
  • What it’s made of, if you know

A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the whole suite, add your postcode and send them over. You’ll get a fixed price, not an estimate.

Can I fix it myself?

It’s natural to want to try a repair 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.

For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.

Repair or replace: which is better?

Replacing a coloured suite means a plumber, a tiler and new taps. Resurfacing changes the colour with everything left in place. Prices start from £350. 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. Send photos and you will get a fixed figure.

Why us?

  • Same prices wherever you are
  • No need to remove anything
  • CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
  • Usually one visit, start to finish

Read our pricing or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.

What we’re called out for in Dunbar

Avocado, pampas and pink suites were everywhere in the 70s and 80s, and plenty are still in good condition. It’s usually the colour that dates them, not the condition.

Keep an eye out for these signs:

  • A suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom
  • Faded or patchy colour
  • Selling or letting a home with an old suite
  • A dated coloured suite you’d like in white

What to look for in a quote

  • What happens if they find more damage
  • Who turns up on the day
  • How soon you can use it again
  • Whether the price covers travel

How to compare quotes

For landlords and businesses

Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.

Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.

How the visit works

Visits start with a quick look at the job together, so there are no surprises. After that, protection goes down around the work area and we start. You can expect it to take a day or two, depending on how many items, and we’ll keep you posted as we go.

  1. We protect the room and ventilate it.
  2. Next we degrease everything and fix chips.
  3. We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
  4. We spray on the new finish in white or your chosen colour.
  5. Each item is left to cure, normally ready the following day.

Preparing for the visit

  • Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
  • Clear the area around the damage
  • Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children

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 you will get a fixed quote back. Quotes are free and you’re under no obligation.

Send pictures for a quote

Advice

Common questions in Dunbar

Do I need to be at home?

Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.

Will you leave a mess?

We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.

Can you redo someone else’s repair?

Yes, we often do. Removing the old work can add time, and that is in the quote.

Is a repair better than a new one?

In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it is not worth repairing, we’ll tell you.

What information do you need?

Some photos, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, we only need access to the room.

Can a coloured bath be made white?

Yes. We resurface it in white with it left in place.

What happens once I’ve sent pictures?

We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote and the next dates we have.

What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?

We will show you and explain before doing anything extra. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.

What we cannot put right

We’d rather lose a job than do one that won’t last, so these are 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)

Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.

Surfaces we repair

  • Coloured shower trays
  • Avocado, pampas and pink baths
  • Coloured basins
  • Whole bathroom suites

About Dunbar

Dunbar is about 26 miles east of Kirkcaldy, in East Lothian. Jobs in Dunbar are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from photos, then a visit to do the work. Dunbar is one of 48 towns and villages in East Lothian where we work. Our jobs stretch from Dunbar to Edinburgh (about 27 miles away).

All of EH42 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We regularly work on streets such as High Street, Bruntsfield Crescent and Leslie Way. Dunbar is on the A1087, which makes it straightforward to reach. Close by, we cover Belhaven (1 mile west), Broxburn (1 mile south-east), West Barns (1 mile west), Bielside (1 mile west) and Spott (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Haddington (11 miles west), North Berwick (9 miles north-west), Longniddry (15 miles west), Gullane (12 miles west), East Linton (5 miles west) and Aberlady (13 miles west). Dunbar is among the bigger towns we cover in East Lothian.

Local landmarks in Dunbar

We visit homes around The Volunteer Arms and Abbey Church of Scotland. There is a railway station in Dunbar itself: Dunbar station. Other landmarks nearby include Dunbar Town House Museum and Gallery (less than half a mile north-east) and Belhaven Hospital (0.7 miles west). Open spaces near Dunbar include Doon Hill.

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