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Coloured suite to white in Foundry, Cornwall
Coloured bath resurfacing in and around Foundry: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Faded or patchy colour
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
Common problems we fix in Foundry
Coloured suites were fitted in huge numbers in the 1970s and 80s, and many are still sound. It’s typically the colour that dates them, not the condition.
People normally call us after spotting something like this:
- Faded or patchy colour
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- A suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
What your quote should include
- Whether they match the colour on site
- What aftercare is recommended
- How soon you can use it again
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
Coloured bath resurfacing in Foundry, done in place
We resurface the bath, basin and tray in place, with no new plumbing or tiling. A full suite is typically done in one to two days. Our technicians work on avocado, pampas and pink baths, whole bathroom suites and coloured shower trays, and the jobs we see most are a suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom and faded or patchy colour.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. Just call us if there is a problem and we will come back. Treat it like any resurfaced bath: mild cleaners and no suction mats.
- Area
- Foundry (TR27, TR26)
- Region
- Cornwall
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Questions from Foundry
Can a coloured bath be made white?
Yes. It’s resurfaced in white where it stands.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include photos of each item.
Can you price it without visiting?
Yes, almost always. Clear photos let us give you a fixed price without visiting.
What does coloured bath resurfacing cost?
Prices start from £350. We give a fixed quote based on pictures of the damage. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo and your postcode.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Landlords are frequently glad to have it sorted.
Is the work guaranteed?
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Is there a call-out fee?
Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Usually, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is typically cheaper.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
Prices and what affects them
Resurfacing from £350. You won’t pay by the hour. The price is based on:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- The colour and finish to match
- The size and number of damaged areas
Instead of hourly rates, we price the entire job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Getting a price from pictures
You can typically get a fixed price without us visiting. To help us price it:
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
Upload a picture of the damage and one of the whole item, with your TR27 postcode, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
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Repair or replace: which is better?
Swapping a coloured suite for a white one involves new sanitaryware, a plumber and a tiler. Resurfacing changes the colour with everything left in place. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. You will see the full price before you book.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Foundry
- Everything repaired in place
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Same prices wherever you are
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
See our full price list and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
When we’d advise against a repair
In fairness, 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.
Surfaces we repair
- Coloured basins
- Whole bathroom suites
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Coloured shower trays
Landlords, agents and businesses in Foundry
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
What we do, step by step
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, protect the area, and get on with the job, which usually takes a day or two, depending on how many items. If we find something your pictures didn’t show, we will explain it before carrying on.
- The room is protected and ventilated.
- We clean, degrease and repair any chips.
- We key the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- The new white, or other colour, finish is sprayed on.
- Each item is left to cure, generally ready the following day.
How to prepare
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
How to get a price
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire suite, we can give you a fixed quote the same day in most cases.
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About Foundry
Foundry is about 6 miles west of Camborne, in Cornwall. Customers in Foundry get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from photos, then a visit to do the work. Foundry is one of 644 towns and villages in Cornwall where we work.
Every address in TR27 and TR26 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Jobs here include addresses on Sea Lane, Penpol Road and Foundry Lane. Close by, we cover Hayle (1 mile north-east), Phillack (1 mile north-east), Lelant (1 mile west), St Erth (1 mile south) and Rose-an-Grouse (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Falmouth (15 miles east), Camborne (6 miles east), Redruth (9 miles east), Penzance (7 miles south-west), Helston (9 miles south-east) and St Ives (3 miles north-west).
What’s near Foundry
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Penpol School, The Bird In Hand pub and Hayle Recreation Ground. You will also find St Elwyn's Church (under half a mile north) and Hayle Academy (within half a mile east). Foundry has its own railway station: Hayle station. Well-known places in the area include St Michael's Hospital (under half a mile south-west) and Hayle Heritage Centre (under half a mile south-west). Open spaces near Foundry include Marazion Marsh RSPB Reserve and Trink Hill.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
