Plymouth · England
Coloured suite to white in Ford, Plymouth
Local coloured bath resurfacing for Ford: a fixed quote from photos, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Faded or patchy colour
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
About our coloured bath resurfacing in Ford
We resurface the bath, basin and tray in place, so there’s no plumbing or tiling. Most suites take one or two days. If you’re dealing with a dated coloured suite you’d like in white and a suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom, we can help, whatever the material.
You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Ford as everywhere else we work. Care for the new finish like a re-enamelled bath: gentle cleaners, no suction mats.
- Where
- Ford (PL1, PL2, PL3)
- County
- Plymouth
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Landlords, agents and businesses in Ford
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, photos and access details and we’ll handle the rest.
Common questions in Ford
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
In most cases. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so mention it when you send pictures.
Is my repair covered?
Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
How soon can you come?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.
Can a coloured bath be made white?
Yes. We resurface it in white with it left in place.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.
Can you do the toilet too?
Ask us. A toilet bowl is constantly wet, so we’ll advise honestly before quoting.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit generally costs less than separate visits. Send photos of everything you’d like done.
What information do you need?
Some photos, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, access to the room.
Covering Ford
Ford is about 2 miles west of Plymouth, in Plymouth. Jobs in Ford are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from pictures, then a visit to do the work. Our technicians cover 59 places in Plymouth, from the larger towns to small villages.
Every address in PL1, PL2 and PL3 is within our area. From Alma Road, Ryder Road and Oates Road or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Neighbouring places we cover include Stoke (1 mile west), Millbridge (1 mile south-east), Milehouse (1 mile north-east), Stonehouse (1 mile south) and North Prospect (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Burraton (4 miles north-west), Plympton St Maurice (5 miles east), Plymstock (3 miles south-east), Sherford (5 miles east), St Stephens (4 miles north-west) and Oreston (3 miles south-east). Ford is one of the larger places we cover in Plymouth.
Local landmarks in Ford
We visit homes around Pear Tree Inn, City College Plymouth and Stuart Road Primary School. Nearby too are Scott Medical and Healthcare College (less than half a mile north), Plymouth Central Library (0.8 miles south-east), Victoria Park (within half a mile south-east) and Church of St Barnabas (under half a mile south-east). The closest station to Ford is Devonport station, roughly 0.5 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Plymouth Castle (1.5 miles south-east) and Elizabethan House Museum (1.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Ford includes Penlee Battery.
What happens on the day
There is not much you need to do on the day. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we will get on with it. Most visits take a day or two, depending on how many items, including clearing up.
- The room is protected and ventilated.
- Next we degrease everything and fix chips.
- We key the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- We spray the new white (or other colour) finish.
- We leave everything to cure, typically until the following day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Let us know about parking or access
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
Getting a price
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three pictures through our quote form or call us. We’ll tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
Advice
DIY kit or professional repair?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s 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.
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and give it the full curing time. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
What we are called out for in Ford
Coloured suites were fitted in huge numbers in the 1970s and 80s, and plenty are still in good condition. The problem is normally the colour, not the bath.
The most common problems we’re called about are:
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- A suite that does not match a new bathroom
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- Faded or patchy colour
Comparing quotes
- If travel is included in the price
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- What protection goes down before work starts
Why repair rather than replace?
Replacing a coloured suite involves new sanitaryware, a plumber and a tiler. Resurfacing changes the colour with everything left in place. Prices start from £350. The price depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed price from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why us?
- Same prices wherever you are
- Everything repaired in place
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- A year’s guarantee on all work
See our pricing and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
What we can’t put right
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 pictures and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we repair
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Whole bathroom suites
- Coloured shower trays
- Coloured basins
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £350. Each job gets its own fixed quote. This is what makes a difference:
- The type of damage
- How hard the colour is to match
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- How many areas need work
Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Getting a price from photos
We price nearly every job from pictures. This is what to send:
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- A wider photo showing the whole suite
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
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