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Coloured Bath Resurfacing for Howden Hall homes
Coloured bath resurfacing for Howden Hall, without a refit. Get a fixed price from your photos, then we come to you.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Faded or patchy colour
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
How we handle coloured bath resurfacing in Howden Hall
We resurface the bath, basin and tray in place, so there is no plumbing or tiling. Most suites take one or two days. Whether it’s a suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom and a dated coloured suite you’d like in white, we can help, on avocado, pampas and pink baths, whole bathroom suites and coloured shower trays alike.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you are not left on your own once we have gone. Look after the new finish like a re-enamelled bath: mild cleaners and no suction mats.
- Location
- Howden Hall (EH16, EH17)
- County
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What coloured bath resurfacing costs
Prices start from £350. Every quote is fixed and free. What we take into account:
- How easy the damage is to reach
- The type of damage
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
We don’t 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
Good pictures mean an accurate price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- The material, if you know it
You do not need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
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What else we do in Howden Hall
Your questions about coloured bath resurfacing in Howden Hall
Is it safe with children and pets around?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
Do you work in Howden Hall?
We do. Repair technicians travel to Howden Hall from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.
How much does coloured bath resurfacing cost in Howden Hall?
Prices start from £350. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from photos. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Of course, and it normally saves money. Just add the extra items to your pictures and you will get one combined price.
Is there any odour?
A little, depending on the job. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Usually, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Can you quote from pictures?
Yes, almost always. Clear photos let us give you a fixed price without visiting.
Will it make a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.
When to call us in Howden Hall
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.
Look out for any of the following:
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- Faded or patchy colour
- A suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom
Comparing quotes
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- What happens if they find more damage
- Who turns up on the day
How the visit works
We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you’re not left guessing. On site, it takes a day or two, depending on how many items for most jobs. The room is left tidy.
- First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
- Next we degrease everything and fix chips.
- We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- We spray the new white (or other colour) finish.
- Once cured, normally by the next day, the suite is ready.
Preparing for the visit
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Open a window if you can
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
Getting a price
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
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Our work in Howden Hall
Howden Hall is about 3 miles south-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. Howden Hall is one of 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh we cover.
Here we cover the EH16 and EH17 postcode area. Jobs here include addresses on Soutra Road, Little Road and Mansion Lane and the roads around them. If you are just outside Howden Hall, we cover Alnwickhill (1 mile north-west), Kaimes (1 mile south), Gracemount (1 mile east), Southhouse (1 mile south-east) and Mortonhall (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Edinburgh (3 miles north-west), Leith (5 miles north), Bonnington (5 miles north), Greenside (4 miles north), Broughton (4 miles north) and Bellevue (4 miles north).
Near you in Howden Hall
Typical jobs here are in homes near Gracemount High School, Drum Park and Liberton Parish Church and the streets around them. The closest station to Howden Hall is Shawfair station, about 3.1 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Natural History Collections (1.4 miles north) and Liberton Hospital (0.6 miles north-east). Not far away are The New Leaf Co-op and Duddingston Loch.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. 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 doesn’t stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
For landlords and businesses
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
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 we would advise against a repair
We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair 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)
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Coloured shower trays
- Coloured basins
- Whole bathroom suites
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
Repairing versus replacing in Howden Hall
Swapping a coloured suite for a white one involves a plumber, a tiler and new taps. Resurfacing changes the colour without taking anything out. Our coloured bath resurfacing starts from £350. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. You’ll see the full price before you book, with nothing added on the day.
Why book with us
- Same prices wherever you are
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Colour-matched on site
- Fixed prices from your photos
See our prices page and bath cost comparison.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
