Plymouth · England
Coloured suite to white in Gabber, Plymouth
Fixed-price coloured bath resurfacing in Gabber and the surrounding area, typically in one visit.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- Faded or patchy colour
About our coloured bath resurfacing in Gabber
We resurface the bath, basin and tray in place, so there’s no plumbing or tiling. A full suite is normally done in one to two days. We regularly repair coloured shower trays, coloured basins and avocado, pampas and pink baths, and the jobs we see most are a dated coloured suite you’d like in white and faded or patchy colour.
Every repair is covered by a one-year guarantee. Treat it like any resurfaced bath: gentle cleaners, no suction mats.
- Area
- Gabber (PL9)
- Region
- Plymouth
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What we can’t put right
To be straight with you, there are a few things a repair won’t 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)
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Whole bathroom suites
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Coloured shower trays
- Coloured basins
Signs you need coloured bath resurfacing in Gabber
Coloured suites were fitted in huge numbers in the 1970s and 80s, and plenty are still in good condition. It’s typically the colour that dates them, not the condition.
Contact us if you’ve noticed:
- Faded or patchy colour
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- A suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom
What to look for in a quote
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- How the colour is matched
- What protection goes down before work starts
DIY kit or professional repair?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair will not last.
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it does not stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Gabber
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, so there is no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
Towns and villages near Gabber
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Should you replace it?
Swapping a coloured suite for a white one involves new sanitaryware, a plumber and a tiler. Refinishing it in white turns it white with everything left in place. Prices start from £350. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before booking, with nothing added on the day.
Why Gabber customers choose us
- Fixed prices from your photos
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Colour-matched on site
Read our pricing or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
What affects the price in Gabber
Prices start from £350. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price is based on:
- How easy the damage is to reach
- What kind of damage it is
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- The material and finish
Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send photos and we will give you the exact figure.
Getting a price from pictures
Good photos mean an accurate price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- Any details about the material
- Something in shot to show the size
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the suite, add your postcode and send them to us. You’ll get a fixed price, not an estimate.
How the visit works
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive at the agreed slot, sheet and mask the area around the job, do the job and clear up. Allow one to two days for a full suite from start to finish. Before leaving, we tell you when it can be used and how to look after it.
- 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.
- Each item is left to cure, generally ready the day after.
Preparing for the visit
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
Ask for a price
We price from pictures so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and you’ll get a fixed figure back.
Advice
Gabber questions
Can you turn my avocado bath white?
Yes. We resurface it in white with it left in place.
Will it make a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and we clean up when we have finished.
Do you cover the entire of Plymouth?
Everywhere in the UK, Gabber included. Travel is included in the price.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes: twelve months. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.
What about the toilet?
Talk to us first. A toilet bowl is constantly wet, so we’ll tell you what will last.
Will the price change on the day?
If we find something the pictures didn’t show, we explain it first. You decide whether to go ahead.
Is there a call-out fee?
No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Gabber and the surrounding area
Gabber is about 4 miles south of Plymouth, in Plymouth. Book a date that suits you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so there is no waiting around. Gabber is one of 59 places in Plymouth we cover.
All of PL9 is covered. Other places close to Gabber include Staddiscombe (1 mile north), Wembury (1 mile east), Hollacombe (1 mile north-east), Plymstock (2 miles north) and Elburton (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Plymouth (4 miles north), Mannamead (4 miles north-west), Lipson (4 miles north), Mutley (4 miles north-west), North Prospect (5 miles north-west) and Stoke (5 miles north-west).
What’s near Gabber
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Coombe Dean School, Church of St Werburgh and Mussel pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Plymouth station, roughly 3.9 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Mount Gould Hospital and Local Care Centre (3.5 miles north) and Elizabethan House Museum (3.1 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Penlee Battery.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
