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Coloured suite to white in Galmpton, Devon

Resurfacing coloured baths, basins and trays in white for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Galmpton. Free, fixed quotes from your pictures.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • Selling or letting a home with an old suite
  • Faded or patchy colour
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Coloured bath resurfacing in Galmpton

Repair or replace in Galmpton?

Replacing a coloured suite involves a plumber, a tiler and new taps. Resurfacing turns it white without taking anything out. Our coloured bath resurfacing starts from £350. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.

Why us?

  • Rooms protected and left tidy
  • Fixed prices from your photos
  • One visit for most repairs
  • Straight answers about what a repair can do

Take a look at our full price list and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.

Coloured bath resurfacing in Galmpton without replacing anything

Most suites take one or two days. We resurface the bath, basin and tray in place, so there’s no plumbing or tiling. We work on avocado, pampas and pink baths, coloured basins and coloured shower trays, and common reasons people contact us are a dated coloured suite you’d like in white and faded or patchy colour.

A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you’re not left on your own once we’ve gone. Treat it like any resurfaced bath: gentle cleaners, no suction mats.

Area
Galmpton (TQ7)
Area hub
Devon
Warranty
One year on every repair
Quote
From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Technician in a mask working on a freestanding roll-top bath

Signs you need coloured bath resurfacing in Galmpton

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.

Get in touch if you’ve noticed any of these:

  • 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
  • Faded or patchy colour

Before booking anyone

  • If travel is included in the price
  • A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
  • How long the guarantee is and what it covers
  • How long it needs to cure

How to compare quotes

What we cannot put right

Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits too:

  • 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)

Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.

Materials we work on in Galmpton

  • Whole bathroom suites
  • Avocado, pampas and pink baths
  • Coloured shower trays
  • Coloured basins

DIY repairs versus a professional job

A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.

If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it will not stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.

What happens on the day

On the day, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. Expect it to take one to two days for a full suite. We clean up when we’re done and tell you when it’s ready to use.

  1. We protect the room and ventilate it.
  2. Next we degrease everything and fix chips.
  3. We key the surface and apply a bonding primer.
  4. We spray the new white (or other colour) finish.
  5. Each item is left to cure, normally ready the day after.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Make sure the area is dry
  • Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
  • Let us know if it has been repaired before

Getting a price

Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the suite, add your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.

Send pictures for a quote

Related advice

Your questions about coloured bath resurfacing in Galmpton

Do you work in Galmpton?

Yes, we do. Technicians travel to Galmpton from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.

I rent my home. Can I book you?

Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Landlords are often glad to have it sorted before the end of a tenancy.

Do you hold any accreditations?

Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.

What happens once I’ve sent pictures?

You will get a fixed quote back. You’re under no obligation.

Is a repair better than a new one?

Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it is not worth repairing, we will tell you.

How soon can you come?

That depends on our diary for your area. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.

Can you do more than one item on the same visit?

Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and we will quote them together.

What about the toilet?

Ask us. A toilet bowl is constantly wet, so we will advise honestly before quoting.

What affects the price in Galmpton

Resurfacing from £350. We price every job individually, from your photos. The main factors are:

  • Where the damage is and how we get to it
  • The material and finish
  • How much damage there is
  • How many items we do on one visit

We charge the same wherever you are, so there is no premium for Galmpton. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.

Send photos for a quote

Good photos mean an accurate price. Here’s what helps:

  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
  • A wider photo showing the whole suite
  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • What it’s made of, if you know

Email us photos of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, and tell us you’re in Galmpton, and we will come back with a fixed quote.

Covering Galmpton

Galmpton is about 16 miles south-east of Plymouth, in Devon. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. We work in 586 places across Devon, from the larger towns to small villages.

All of TQ7 is covered. We also travel to Outer Hope (1 mile west), Inner Hope (1 mile south-west), Malborough (1 mile east), South Milton (2 miles north) and Thurlestone (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Ivybridge (10 miles north), Totnes (14 miles north-east), Dartmouth (13 miles north-east), Kingsbridge (4 miles north-east), Bridgetown (14 miles north-east) and Salcombe (3 miles east).

Landmarks near Galmpton

In Galmpton, that means homes near Holy Trinity, Malborough with South Huish Church of England Primary School and Hope and Anchor Inn, among other places. A little further out are Salcombe Castle (3 miles south-east) and The Old Grammar School (3.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Galmpton include South Efford Marsh.

Map of Galmpton © OpenStreetMap contributors

Landlords, agents and businesses in Galmpton

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.

We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.

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