Orkney Islands · Scotland
Coloured suite to white in Heddle, Orkney Islands
Our technicians come to Heddle for resurfacing coloured baths, basins and trays in white. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
Landlords, agents and businesses in Heddle
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which matters when someone is living in the home.
Letting agents often send us pictures straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
How we handle coloured bath resurfacing in Heddle
We resurface the bath, basin and tray in place, so there is no plumbing or tiling. Most suites take one or two days. If you are dealing with a dated coloured suite you’d like in white and selling or letting a home with an old suite, we can help, on coloured shower trays, coloured basins and whole bathroom suites alike.
A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover. Treat it like any resurfaced bath: mild cleaners and no suction mats.
- Location
- Heddle (KW17)
- Region
- Orkney Islands
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Can I fix it myself?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it won’t stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is typically the cheaper route.
What affects the price in Heddle
Prices start from £350. We price every job individually. What matters most is:
- How hard the colour is to match
- The material and finish
- What kind of damage it is
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
The price depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed price from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
Send photos for a quote
Good pictures mean an accurate price. Here’s what helps:
- Something in shot to show the size
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- The material, if you know it
- Natural light rather than flash
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three photos using our quote form or ring us. We’ll say immediately whether it can be repaired.
What else we do in Heddle
Why repair rather than replace?
Replacing a coloured suite means a plumber, a tiler and new taps. Refinishing it in white turns it white with everything left in place. Our coloured bath resurfacing starts from £350. No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Heddle
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- A fixed quote before booking
- A year’s guarantee on all work
See our full price list or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
When to call us in Heddle
Coloured suites were fitted in huge numbers in the 1970s and 80s, and many are still sound. It’s usually the colour that dates them, not the condition.
These are the problems we are asked about most:
- Faded or patchy colour
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- A suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom
Comparing quotes
- How changes to the job are handled
- When it can be used again
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- Who will actually do the work
Heddle questions
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Landlords are frequently glad to have it sorted.
How do I book?
Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787, and we will do the rest.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
We will show you and explain before doing anything extra. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
What happens after I send pictures?
We review the photos and send a fixed quote with dates.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send photos of everything you’d like done.
Can you price it without visiting?
Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Generally, yes. Let us know what was used before.
What a repair cannot fix
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair won’t do:
- 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’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Coloured shower trays
- Coloured basins
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Whole bathroom suites
Covering Heddle
Heddle is about 6 miles west of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. Wherever you are in the KW17 postcode area, a technician comes to you. Heddle is one of 51 places in the Orkney Islands where we work.
All of KW17 is covered. Nearby, we also work in Finstown (1 mile north-east), Grimbister (1 mile east), Germiston (1 mile south-west), Grimeston (3 miles north-west) and Bimbister (3 miles north-west). If you are somewhere remote, ring us first and we will plan the trip.
Landmarks near Heddle
We visit homes around Finstown. Other landmarks nearby include Balfour Hospital (5.9 miles east). For a walk, there is Loch of Wasdale and Hill of Heddle.
How it works
Your technician turns up at the time we agreed with you and checks the damage against your pictures first. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before any work starts. The work itself takes a day or two, depending on how many items, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
- 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, typically ready the following day.
Preparing for the visit
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
How to get a price
Email us a picture of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, with your KW17 postcode, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
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