Midlothian · Scotland
Coloured suite to white in Gowkshill, Midlothian
We travel to Gowkshill for resurfacing coloured baths, basins and trays in white. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
Coloured bath resurfacing at your home in Gowkshill
Most suites take one or two days. We resurface the bath, basin and tray in place, with no new plumbing or tiling. We regularly repair avocado, pampas and pink baths, coloured basins and coloured shower trays, and common reasons people get in touch are a dated coloured suite you’d like in white and faded or patchy colour.
All our work is covered by our one-year guarantee. Treat it like any resurfaced bath: mild cleaners and no suction mats.
- Area
- Gowkshill (EH23)
- County
- Midlothian
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What we do, step by step
From the moment we arrive, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the work takes one to two days for a full suite, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
- Next we degrease everything and fix chips.
- The surface is prepared and primed.
- The new white, or other colour, finish is sprayed on.
- We leave everything to cure, generally until the next day.
Preparing for the visit
- Open a window if you can
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
Getting a price
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price. There is no charge for the quote and no obligation.
Related advice
Landlords, agents and businesses in Gowkshill
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. We can visit several plots in one trip.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Signs you need coloured bath resurfacing in Gowkshill
Avocado, pampas and pink suites were everywhere in the 70s and 80s, and plenty are still in good condition. The problem is usually the colour, not the bath.
Look out for these signs:
- A suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- Faded or patchy colour
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
What to look for in a quote
- How to look after the finish
- How the colour is matched
- What protection goes down before work starts
- Whether the price covers travel
Gowkshill and the surrounding area
Gowkshill is about 2 miles south-east of Bonnyrigg, in Midlothian. Wherever you are in the EH23 postcode area, we come to you. Our repair technicians cover 33 places in Midlothian, from the larger towns to small villages. Our jobs stretch from Gowkshill to Edinburgh (8 miles away).
Our repair technicians cover all of the EH23 postcode area. Streets in the area include The Crescent and Stobhill Road, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Gowkshill: Newtongrange (1 mile north), Gorebridge (1 mile south), Mayfield (1 mile north-east), Birkenside (2 miles south) and Easthouses (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Penicuik (7 miles west), Loanhead (4 miles west), Shawfair (5 miles north), Danderhall (4 miles north-west), Rosewell (3 miles west) and Roslin (4 miles west).
Landmarks near Gowkshill
In Gowkshill, that means homes near Newtongrange Parish Church, The Dean Tavern and Newbattle Community High School. Gowkshill’s nearest station is Newtongrange station, roughly 0.7 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Midlothian Community Hospital (2 miles north-west) and Dalhousie Castle (1.1 miles west). For a walk, there is Edgelaw Reservoir.
Honest limits
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)
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think.
Materials we work on in Gowkshill
- Coloured shower trays
- Coloured basins
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Whole bathroom suites
What affects the price in Gowkshill
Resurfacing from £350. Every quote is fixed and free. What we look at:
- How much damage there is
- The material
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Access to the area
The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed quote from your pictures, so you know the cost before you book.
Quotes from your photos
Two or three clear photos are typically enough. Try to include:
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- A picture taken from further back
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
Most clients in Gowkshill get their price from pictures. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
FAQs for Gowkshill
When can you do it?
Your quote comes with available dates. If it’s urgent, say so and we will do what we can.
Which areas do you work in?
We cover the whole UK, including Gowkshill and the rest of Midlothian. Just include your postcode and we will offer you dates.
Is there any odour?
Expect a mild smell while we are working that clears as it cures.
Will it make a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Can you do the toilet too?
Ask us. The inside of a bowl is always wet and scrubbed, so we’ll tell you what will last.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Most of the time. Tell us what was done before and we will plan for it.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures cannot show what we need.
Should you replace it?
Swapping a coloured suite for a white one means new sanitaryware, a plumber and a tiler. Resurfacing changes the colour without taking anything out. Our coloured bath resurfacing starts from £350. A repair generally costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Gowkshill
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
Read our prices page or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Towns and villages near Gowkshill
Other services in Gowkshill
Should I try a DIY kit first?
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is typically the cheaper route.
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
