Cornwall · England
Coloured suite to white in Hillhead, Cornwall
Our repair technicians come to Hillhead for resurfacing coloured baths, basins and trays in white. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
What a repair cannot fix
A repair is not always the answer, and we’d rather say so up front. Repairs will not solve:
- 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 pictures and we will say what we think.
Surfaces we repair
- Whole bathroom suites
- Coloured shower trays
- Coloured basins
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
Coloured bath resurfacing at your home in Hillhead
We resurface the bath, basin and tray in place, so there’s no plumbing or tiling. A full suite is typically done in one to two days. Our technicians work on coloured basins, avocado, pampas and pink baths and whole bathroom suites, and people most often call us about faded or patchy colour and selling or letting a home with an old suite.
You’re covered for a year from the day of the repair. Just call us if there’s a problem and we will sort it. Look after the new finish like a re-enamelled bath: mild cleaners and no suction mats.
- Where
- Hillhead (PL22)
- Area hub
- Cornwall
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY repairs versus a professional job
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it does not stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
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.
Hillhead: your questions answered
When can you do it?
Your quote comes with available dates. If it’s urgent, say so and we will do what we can.
Can you do the toilet too?
Ask us. The inside of a bowl is always wet and scrubbed, so we will advise honestly before quoting.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.
Can a coloured bath be made white?
Yes. We resurface it in white with it left in place.
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
Most of the time. Tell us what was done before.
Do you come to Hillhead?
We do. Technicians travel to Hillhead from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
What happens if you find more damage?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
Also in Hillhead
Repair or replace in Hillhead?
Swapping a coloured suite for a white one means a plumber, a tiler and new taps. Refinishing it in white turns it white without taking anything out. Prices start from £350. A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send pictures and you will get a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Hillhead
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- No extra charge for your area
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Fixed prices from your photos
Take a look at our full price list or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
What coloured bath resurfacing costs
Prices start from £350. A fixed quote means you know the cost before you book. We take into account:
- Whether we combine several jobs
- The material
- How hard the colour is to match
- The type of damage
We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Hillhead. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Send pictures for a quote
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. It helps if you send:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
To get a price, send two or three pictures through our quote form or ring us. We will tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
The process
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 a day or two, depending on how many items. At the end we talk you through the curing time and the aftercare.
- The room is protected and ventilated.
- Next we degrease everything and fix chips.
- The surface is prepared and primed.
- We spray the new white (or other colour) finish.
- Each item is left to cure, usually ready the following day.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking or access
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
Get a quote
Most customers in Hillhead get their price from pictures. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Advice
About Hillhead
Hillhead is about 4 miles south-east of Bodmin, in Cornwall. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. We work in 644 places in Cornwall.
Postcode districts we cover here: PL22. Nearby, we also work in Lostwithiel (1 mile south-east), Turfdown (3 miles north), Porcupine (3 miles south), Lerryn (3 miles south-east) and Luxulyan (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover St Austell (7 miles south-west), Bodmin (4 miles north-west), Liskeard (10 miles east), Sandy Bottom (6 miles south-west), Addington (10 miles east) and Bethel (6 miles south-west).
What’s near Hillhead
In Hillhead, that means homes near Lostwithiel School and Lostwithiel United Free Methodist Church and the streets around them. The closest station to Hillhead is Lostwithiel station, about 0.8 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Restormel Castle (0.6 miles north-east) and Lostwithiel Museum (0.7 miles south-east). Not far away are Red Moor nature reserve and Helman Tor.
For landlords and businesses
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, photos and access details and we’ll arrange it.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
What we’re called out for in Hillhead
Coloured suites were fitted in huge numbers in the 1970s and 80s, and plenty are still in good condition. The problem is usually the colour, not the bath.
Common reasons people in Hillhead contact us are:
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- Faded or patchy colour
- A suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
What your quote should include
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- What protection goes down before work starts
- How to look after the finish
- Who turns up on the day
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
