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Coloured Bath Resurfacing in Harlyn

Resurfacing coloured baths, basins and trays in white for householders, landlords and businesses in Harlyn. Send pictures for a free, fixed quote.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • A suite that does not match a new bathroom
  • Selling or letting a home with an old suite
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Need coloured bath resurfacing in Harlyn?

How we price coloured bath resurfacing

Resurfacing from £350. Each job gets its own fixed quote. These are the things that affect it:

  • How hard the colour is to match
  • What the surface is made of
  • The size and number of damaged areas
  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off

A repair usually costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send photos and we will give you the exact figure.

Getting a price from pictures

When you take your pictures, a few simple things make all the difference:

  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
  • Any details about the material
  • A close-up of the damage, in focus
  • Your postcode, so we can check dates

Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire suite, we can price the job the same day in most cases.

Coloured bath resurfacing in Harlyn without replacing anything

Most suites take one or two days. Everything is resurfaced where it stands, so there’s no plumbing or tiling. We regularly repair coloured shower trays, avocado, pampas and pink baths and coloured basins, and common reasons people get in touch are selling or letting a home with an old suite and a dated coloured suite you’d like in white.

A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover. Treat it like any resurfaced bath: gentle cleaners, no suction mats.

Before and after: an old basin refinished to bright white
Location
Harlyn (PL28)
Region
Cornwall
Guarantee
A year, on every repair
Quotes
From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026

The process

On the day itself, there is little for you to do. Let us in and show us the room, and we’ll get on with it. The job generally runs to a day or two, depending on how many items.

  1. The room is protected and ventilated.
  2. Each item is cleaned, degreased and any chips repaired.
  3. We key the surface and apply a bonding primer.
  4. We spray on the new finish in white or your chosen colour.
  5. Each item is left to cure, typically ready the day after.

How to prepare

  • Keep a parking space free if you can
  • Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
  • Ensure the room can be ventilated

Ask for a price

Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the whole suite, add your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.

Get a free quote

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Where we work around Harlyn

Harlyn is about 9 miles north of Newquay, in Cornwall. We agree a date that works for you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so you are not left waiting in all day. We work in all 644 towns and villages in Cornwall.

Jobs in PL28 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover the places around Harlyn: St Merryn (1 mile south), Trevone (1 mile east), Shop (1 mile south), Padstow (3 miles east) and Burgois (4 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Newquay (9 miles south), Bodmin (13 miles east), Wadebridge (7 miles east), Nansledan (9 miles south), Treninnick (10 miles south) and St Columb Minor (9 miles south).

Around Harlyn

Our customers here include homes close to The Cornish Arms, Church of St Merryn and St Merryn School. Further afield, we also cover the area around Padstow Museum (2.6 miles east). Open spaces near Harlyn include Brea Hill.

Map of Harlyn © OpenStreetMap contributors

Landlord and trade work in Harlyn

For anyone letting property in or around Harlyn, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send photos for each address and we’ll price them together.

Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.

When to call us in Harlyn

Coloured suites were fitted in huge numbers in the 1970s and 80s, and plenty are still in good condition. It’s normally the colour that dates them, not the condition.

Signs it’s time to call us include:

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

What your quote should include

  • Whether they match the colour on site
  • A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
  • What preparation is included
  • How long the guarantee is and what it covers

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Repair or replace in Harlyn?

Replacing a coloured suite involves a plumber, a tiler and new taps. Resurfacing changes the colour without taking anything out. Prices start from £350. Set against the cost of replacement, repairing typically costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.

Why Harlyn clients choose us

  • No need to remove anything
  • A year’s guarantee on all work
  • Rooms protected and left tidy
  • Straight answers about what a repair can do

Take a look at our prices page and bath cost comparison.

FAQs for Harlyn

Do I need to be at home?

Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. After that, you can carry on with your day.

What happens after I send pictures?

You get a fixed quote and available dates. If anything’s unclear, we’ll ask for another photo.

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

Yes. Doing several items on one visit typically costs less than separate visits. Send photos of everything you’d like done.

Can you redo someone else’s repair?

Generally, yes. Tell us what was done before.

Is there a guarantee?

Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. We’ll explain what it covers when we quote.

How soon can you come?

It depends on the time of year and where you are. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.

What happens if you find more damage?

We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. You will not be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.

Is a repair better than a new one?

In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it isn’t worth repairing, we will tell you.

When a repair isn’t the answer

A repair isn’t always the answer, and we would rather say so up front. We cannot 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’ll say what we think before booking.

Surfaces we repair

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

DIY kit or professional repair?

For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.

A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it won’t stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.

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