Edinburgh · Scotland
Coloured suite to white in Edinburgh
Our technicians come to Edinburgh for resurfacing coloured baths, basins and trays in white. Everything is done in place, and the work is guaranteed.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
How we handle coloured bath resurfacing in Edinburgh
Everything is resurfaced where it stands, so there is no plumbing or tiling. Most suites take one or two days. Typical jobs include faded or patchy colour and a dated coloured suite you’d like in white, on coloured shower trays, coloured basins and avocado, pampas and pink baths.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something isn’t right in that time, we come back and put it right. Look after the new finish like a re-enamelled bath: mild cleaners and no suction mats.
Common questions in Edinburgh
Are you accredited?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Can you do the toilet too?
Ask us. The inside of a bowl is always wet and scrubbed, so we will tell you what will last.
Can a coloured bath be made white?
Yes. It’s resurfaced in white where it stands.
Do I have to be there?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.
Is the work guaranteed?
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Do you cover the entire of Edinburgh?
We cover the entire UK, including Edinburgh and the rest of Edinburgh. Send your postcode with your pictures and we’ll offer you dates.
Do you come to Edinburgh?
Yes. We cover the whole UK and travel to Edinburgh and the rest of Edinburgh. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Will there be a smell?
It depends on the job, but frequently a little. Open windows and an extractor fan help.
DIY kit or professional repair?
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. 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.
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.
When a repair is not the answer
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- 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’ll tell you honestly.
What we work on
- Whole bathroom suites
- Coloured basins
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Coloured shower trays
For landlords and businesses
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in Edinburgh and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
When to call us in Edinburgh
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.
Send us a photo if you notice any of these:
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- A suite that does not match a new bathroom
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- Faded or patchy colour
Before you book anyone
- How changes to the job are handled
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- How the colour is matched
- How to look after the finish
Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacing a coloured suite involves new sanitaryware, a plumber and a tiler. Refinishing it in white turns it white without taking anything out. Prices start from £350. We do not add extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Edinburgh
- One price list for the whole UK
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Normally one visit, start to finish
Read our prices page and bath cost comparison.
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How the visit works
We turn up when we said we would and checks the damage against your pictures first. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before any work starts. Most visits take a day or two, depending on how many items, and we leave the room as we found it.
- The room is protected and ventilated.
- Each item is cleaned, degreased and any chips repaired.
- We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- The new white, or other colour, finish is sprayed on.
- We leave everything to cure, usually until the day after.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
Get a quote
We price from pictures so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and you’ll get a fixed figure back.
Related advice
What coloured bath resurfacing costs
Prices start from £350. Every quote is fixed and free. What we take into account:
- Doing more than one item at once
- The material and finish
- Unusual colours or finishes
- The type of damage
Compared with replacing, a repair is normally a fraction of the price, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Send photos for a quote
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. It helps if you send:
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- The material, if you know it
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
If you are in Edinburgh and want a price, pictures are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Covering Edinburgh
Edinburgh is in Scotland. We visit clients in Edinburgh, so you do not need to take anything anywhere. We work in all 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh.
We work across the EH4, EH14, EH12 and EH6 postcode area. Whether you live on Fountainbridge Square, Conference Square and Mcewan Square or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. You’ll find Edinburgh on the A1 and A7, so it’s easy for us to reach. Nearby, we also work in West End (1 mile north-west), Bruntsfield (1 mile south), Merchiston (1 mile south), Dalry (1 mile west) and Greenhill (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Leith (3 miles north-east), Queensferry (8 miles west), Timber Bush (3 miles north-east), South Portobello (3 miles east), Southhouse (4 miles south-east) and Newhaven (3 miles north).
What’s near Edinburgh
We visit homes around Bruntsfield Links, St Cuthbert's Church and Edinburgh and the streets around them. Nearby too are Edinburgh School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture (under half a mile east), Tollcross Primary School (within half a mile south), Bennets Bar (under half a mile south-east) and Boroughmuir High School (less than half a mile south). The closest station to Edinburgh is Haymarket station, roughly 0.5 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Museum of Fire (within half a mile north-east) and Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion (within half a mile east). Green spaces nearby include Salisbury Crags and Dunsapie Loch.
- Other local spots include Signet Library (0.7 miles north-east)
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
