Dumfries and Galloway · Scotland
Coloured suite to white in Howes, Dumfries and Galloway
Local coloured bath resurfacing for Howes: a fixed quote from photos, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Faded or patchy colour
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
Honest limits
To be straight with you, there are a few things a repair will not 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 photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we work on
- Coloured basins
- Whole bathroom suites
- Coloured shower trays
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
Coloured bath resurfacing in Howes, done in place
We resurface the bath, basin and tray in place, with no new plumbing or tiling. A full suite is usually done in one to two days. We’re frequently asked to fix selling or letting a home with an old suite and a dated coloured suite you’d like in white, across coloured shower trays, coloured basins and avocado, pampas and pink baths.
You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Howes as everywhere else we work. Look after the new finish like a re-enamelled bath: mild cleaners and no suction mats.
- Where
- Howes (DG12)
- Area hub
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Can I fix it myself?
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.
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, and the work is guaranteed.
Howes: your questions answered
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners in Howes.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged before the end of a tenancy.
Is it messy?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and we clean up when we’ve finished.
Do the materials smell?
There can be some smell while we work. It clears as the materials cure.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Usually, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
When can you do it?
Your quote comes with available dates. If it’s urgent, say so and we’ll do what we can.
What information do you need?
Just pictures, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, we only need access to the room.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we are working in. We will tell you when the room can be used again.
Prices and what affects them
Resurfacing from £350. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we look at:
- Whether we combine several jobs
- How easy the damage is to reach
- What kind of damage it is
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
A repair generally costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send pictures and we will give you the exact figure.
How to get a fixed quote
Most quotes are done from pictures alone. To make it quick:
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Any details about the material
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them over with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote. There is no charge for the quote and no obligation.
Covering Howes
Howes is about 14 miles east of Dumfries, in Dumfries and Galloway. Wherever you are in the DG12 postcode area, we come to you. Howes is one of 138 places in Dumfries and Galloway we cover. Our nearest city page is Newcastle upon Tyne, about 65 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here: DG12. Neighbouring places we cover include Annan (1 mile east), Newbie (1 mile south-west), Brydekirk (2 miles north), Powfoot (3 miles west) and Dornock (3 miles east). Further out, we also cover Dumfries (14 miles west), Lockerbie (10 miles north), Heathhall (14 miles north-west), Langholm (15 miles north-east), Gretna (8 miles east) and Lochmaben (12 miles north-west).
Around Howes
Our clients here include homes close to Queensberry Arms Hotel, Old Parish Church and Annan Academy. Howes’s nearest station is Annan station, about 0.6 miles south-east. A little further out are Annan Museum (less than half a mile south-east) and Annan Hospital (0.9 miles east). Open spaces near Howes include Campfield Marsh RSPB reserve.
How it works
We work cleanly and quietly. Protection goes down first, then the work takes one to two days for a full suite. Before we leave, we explain how soon it can be used and how to care for it.
- The room is protected and ventilated.
- We clean, degrease and repair any 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 next day.
Before we arrive
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
Get a quote
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of pictures through our quote form or ring us. We’ll say immediately if a repair is the right fix.
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Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacing a coloured suite means a plumber, a tiler and new taps. Resurfacing turns it white without taking anything out. Our coloured bath resurfacing starts from £350. The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. The full price is agreed before you book, with nothing added on the day.
Why Howes clients choose us
- Same prices wherever you are
- One visit for most repairs
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Fixed prices from your photos
Take a look at our prices page and bath cost comparison.
Also in Howes
Landlord and trade work in Howes
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, so there’s no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. We can visit several plots in one trip.
Do you need coloured bath resurfacing in Howes?
Avocado, pampas and pink suites were everywhere in the 70s and 80s, and plenty are still in good condition. The problem is usually the colour, not the bath.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- 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 does not match a new bathroom
What your quote should include
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- What aftercare is recommended
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
