Scottish Borders · Scotland
Coloured suite to white in Heiton, Scottish Borders
Coloured bath resurfacing across Heiton and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Faded or patchy colour
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
Coloured bath resurfacing in Heiton without replacing anything
Most suites take one or two days. We resurface the bath, basin and tray in place, so there is no plumbing or tiling. Our technicians work on whole bathroom suites, coloured shower trays and coloured basins, and people most frequently call us about a dated coloured suite you’d like in white and a suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom.
You are covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we’ll explain exactly what it covers when we quote. Care for the new finish like a re-enamelled bath: mild cleaners and no suction mats.
- Area
- Heiton (TD5)
- Region
- Scottish Borders
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY repairs versus a professional job
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.
Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacing a coloured suite involves a plumber, a tiler and new taps. Resurfacing changes the colour without taking anything out. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. 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 Heiton
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
Take a look at our pricing and bath cost comparison.
Work for landlords and builders
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in the Scottish Borders and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
Questions from Heiton
How quickly can you book me in?
That depends on our diary for your area. Send photos with your postcode and we’ll reply with the earliest dates.
What information do you need?
Photos of the damage, a picture of the entire suite and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
Most of the time. Let us know what was used before and we will plan for it.
Do you cover Heiton?
Yes. We work across the UK and come to Heiton and the rest of the Scottish Borders. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Will there be a smell?
There may be a mild smell during the work, which fades afterwards.
Can you price it without visiting?
Usually, yes. Clear photos let us give you a fixed price without visiting.
Can tenants book a repair?
Of course. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
What areas do you cover?
We cover the whole UK, including Heiton and the rest of the Scottish Borders. Just include your postcode and we will confirm dates.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £350. You’ll know the full cost before booking. We look at:
- Doing more than one item at once
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- What the surface is made of
- The size and number of damaged areas
We do not add extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Send pictures for a quote
Photographing the damage takes a minute, and it saves a visit. Please include:
- Details of any past repairs
- The material, if you know it
- A photo taken from further back
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
For a price in Heiton, the easiest route is pictures: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
What we are called out for in Heiton
Avocado, pampas and pink suites were everywhere in the 70s and 80s, and many are still sound. The problem is usually the colour, not the bath.
Common reasons people in Heiton contact us include:
- Faded or patchy colour
- A suite that does not match a new bathroom
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
What your quote should include
- How changes to the job are handled
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- What preparation is included
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
What a repair can’t fix
In fairness, some problems need a different 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)
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we repair
- Coloured shower trays
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Coloured basins
- Whole bathroom suites
What we do, step by step
The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can stay at home while we’re there. We protect the area first, then the job itself takes one to two days for a full suite. Before we leave, we explain how soon it can be used and how to look after it.
- The room is protected and ventilated.
- We clean, degrease and repair any chips.
- We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- The new white, or other colour, finish is sprayed on.
- We leave everything to cure, typically until the next day.
How to prepare
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
Getting a price
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three pictures using our quote form or ring us. We will tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
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Covering Heiton
Heiton is about 14 miles east of Galashiels, in the Scottish Borders. We agree a date that works for you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so you’re not left waiting in all day. We work in 89 places in the Scottish Borders, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Heiton to Edinburgh (about 39 miles away).
Every address in TD5 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Close by, we cover Roxburgh (1 mile west), Kelso (2 miles north-east), Sprouston (4 miles north-east), Nisbet (4 miles south-west) and Ednam (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Galashiels (14 miles west), Selkirk (15 miles west), Jedburgh (7 miles south-west), Duns (15 miles north), Melrose (11 miles west) and Earlston (10 miles north-west).
What’s near Heiton
In Heiton, that means homes near Roxburgh Parish Church, among other places. Further afield, we also cover the area around Kelso Museum And Turret Gallery (2.2 miles north-east) and Kelso Hospital (2.5 miles north). For a walk, there is Peniel Heugh and Wooden Loch.
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