East Lothian · Scotland
Coloured Bath Resurfacing in Elphinstone
Fixed-price coloured bath resurfacing in Elphinstone and the surrounding area, normally in one visit.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
Elphinstone and nearby
Elphinstone is about 4 miles east of Musselburgh, in East Lothian. Jobs in Elphinstone are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from photos, and a technician at your door on the day. We work in 48 places across East Lothian, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Edinburgh, about 9 miles away.
All of EH33 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether you live on Main Street, Tranent Road and Macfarlane Court or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Neighbouring places we cover include Ormiston (1 mile south-east), Tranent (1 mile north-east), Cousland (2 miles south-west), New Winton (2 miles east) and Prestongrange (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Musselburgh (4 miles west), Haddington (7 miles east), North Berwick (13 miles north-east), Cockenzie and Port Seton (3 miles north), Longniddry (4 miles north-east) and Gullane (10 miles north-east).
Near you in Elphinstone
Around Elphinstone, we work in homes near Ross High School. The nearest railway station is Prestonpans station, about 2.1 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Cousland Smiddy (1.6 miles south-west) and Midlothian Community Hospital (5.6 miles south-west).
Coloured bath resurfacing at your home in Elphinstone
We resurface the bath, basin and tray in place, so there is no plumbing or tiling. Most suites take one or two days. If you are dealing with a suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom and faded or patchy colour, we can help.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you’re covered after the visit. Treat it like any resurfaced bath: mild cleaners and no suction mats.
- Location
- Elphinstone (EH33)
- County
- East Lothian
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
How we price coloured bath resurfacing
Prices start from £350. There’s no charge for travel to Elphinstone. The price comes down to:
- The type of damage
- The size and number of damaged areas
- The material
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
A repair generally costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send photos and we’ll give you the exact figure.
Quotes from your pictures
You can take the pictures on your phone. Just make sure we can see:
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- What it’s made of, if you know
If you are in Elphinstone and want a price, photos are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
The process
We begin by going over the job with you. After that, protection goes down around the work area and we start. Allow a day or two, depending on how many items, and we will keep you posted as we go.
- We protect the room and ventilate it.
- Each item is cleaned, degreased and any chips repaired.
- We key the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- We spray the new white (or other colour) finish.
- Once cured, normally by the next day, the suite is ready.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear the area around the damage
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
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.
Advice
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Landlords, agents and businesses in Elphinstone
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.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in East Lothian and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
Honest limits
We won’t take on work 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)
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we work on
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Coloured basins
- Coloured shower trays
- Whole bathroom suites
Elphinstone: your questions answered
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Of course, and it usually saves money. Just add the extra items to your photos and we’ll quote them together.
What about the toilet?
Ask us. A toilet bowl is constantly wet, so we’ll advise honestly before quoting.
How soon can you come?
That depends on our diary for your area. Send photos with your postcode and we’ll reply with the earliest dates.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners in Elphinstone.
What happens next?
We come back with a fixed quote. There’s no obligation to book.
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.
Is there any odour?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied. It clears as the materials cure.
Are there extra charges for Elphinstone?
We don’t add a call-out fee. Your fixed quote includes everything.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
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. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is typically cheaper.
Common problems we fix in Elphinstone
Coloured suites were fitted in huge numbers in the 1970s and 80s, and many are still sound. The problem is usually the colour, not the bath.
Look out for these signs:
- Faded or patchy colour
- A suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
Before booking anyone
- How long it needs to cure
- How changes to the job are handled
- If travel is included in the price
- Whether they match the colour on site
Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacing a coloured suite means new sanitaryware, a plumber and a tiler. Refinishing it in white changes the colour without taking anything out. Prices start from £350. Compared with replacing, a repair is generally a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
What you get with us
- Colour-matched on site
- Everything repaired in place
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- No extra charge for your area
Take a look at our pricing and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
