Dorset · England

Coloured suite to white in Gaunts, Dorset

Resurfacing coloured baths, basins and trays in white for homes and businesses in Gaunts and across Dorset. Free, fixed quotes from your photos.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
  • A suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Coloured bath resurfacing near Gaunts

What we are called out for in Gaunts

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.

Customers typically contact us about:

  • Selling or letting a home with an old suite
  • A suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom
  • Faded or patchy colour
  • A dated coloured suite you’d like in white

Before you book anyone

  • What aftercare is recommended
  • Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
  • Whether a trained technician does the job
  • What protection goes down before work starts

Our hiring checklist

Coloured bath resurfacing at your home in Gaunts

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 are dealing with a suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom and a dated coloured suite you’d like in white, we can help, whatever the material.

Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee. Treat it like any resurfaced bath: mild cleaners and no suction mats.

Area
Gaunts (BH21)
County
Dorset
Warranty
One year on every repair
Quotes
From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: an old basin refinished to bright white

Should I try a DIY kit first?

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 usually cheaper.

If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it won’t stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.

What a repair cannot fix

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)

If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think.

What we work on

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

Common questions in Gaunts

What about the toilet?

Talk to us first. The inside of a bowl is always wet and scrubbed, so we’ll advise honestly before quoting.

Can you turn my avocado bath white?

Yes. We resurface it in white with it left in place.

Can I get a quote without a visit?

Nearly always. If pictures don’t show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.

How soon can you come?

We’ll give you dates with your quote. If it’s urgent, say so and we’ll do what we can.

I rent my home. Can I book you?

Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged before the end of a tenancy.

Will the price change on the day?

If we find something the pictures didn’t show, we explain it first. The price only changes if you agree.

Will you leave a mess?

Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.

What information do you need?

Photos of the damage, a picture of the whole suite and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.

For landlords and businesses

For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, so there’s no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.

We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.

What affects the price in Gaunts

Resurfacing from £350. We price every job individually. What matters most is:

  • The size and number of damaged areas
  • Access to the area
  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
  • Doing more than one item at once

We don’t add extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.

Send photos for a quote

Phone photos are fine. Ensure they show:

  • A clear, close picture of the problem area
  • Natural light rather than flash
  • Any details about the material
  • One picture of the entire suite

There is no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.

How it works

We agree an arrival time beforehand. On site, it takes a day or two, depending on how many items in most cases. The room is left tidy and you’ll know when it can be used.

  1. The room is protected and ventilated.
  2. Next we degrease everything and fix chips.
  3. The surface is prepared and primed.
  4. The new white, or other colour, finish is sprayed on.
  5. We leave everything to cure, generally until the next day.

Before we arrive

  • Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
  • Tell us about parking, stairs or access
  • Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing

Ask for a price

Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them over with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price. There is no charge for the quote and no obligation.

Get a fixed quote

Related advice

Our work in Gaunts

Gaunts is about 3 miles north of Wimborne Minster, in Dorset. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Gaunts is one of 462 towns and villages in Dorset where we work.

We cover every part of the BH21 postcode area. Other places close to Gaunts include Gaunt's Common (1 mile north-east), Holt (1 mile south-east), Lodge Copse Estate (1 mile east), Pig Oak (1 mile south) and Hinton Martell (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Christchurch (12 miles south-east), Wimborne Minster (3 miles south), Blandford Forum (8 miles west), Verwood (5 miles north-east), Shaftesbury (15 miles north-west) and Ferndown (4 miles south-east).

Local landmarks in Gaunts

We visit homes around Church of St James, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include St Leonard's Hospital (5.4 miles east) and Stapehill Abbey (3.4 miles south-east).

Map of Gaunts © OpenStreetMap contributors

Repairing versus replacing in Gaunts

Swapping a coloured suite for a white one means new sanitaryware, a plumber and a tiler. Resurfacing turns it white without taking anything out. Prices start from £350. Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is generally a fraction of the price, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.

Why Gaunts customers choose us

  • A fixed quote before you book
  • Straight answers about what a repair can do
  • Work done at your home or business
  • Rooms protected and left tidy

Take a look at our pricing and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.

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