Midlothian · Scotland
Coloured Bath Resurfacing in Howgate
Fixed-price coloured bath resurfacing in Howgate and the surrounding area, generally in one visit and guaranteed for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A suite that does not match a new bathroom
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
Coloured bath resurfacing at your home in Howgate
Most suites take one or two days. We resurface the bath, basin and tray in place, with no new plumbing or tiling. Whether it’s faded or patchy colour and a suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom, we can normally put it right, on coloured basins, whole bathroom suites and avocado, pampas and pink baths alike.
You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Howgate as everywhere else we work. Look after the new finish like a re-enamelled bath: mild cleaners and no suction mats.
- Area
- Howgate (EH26)
- Area hub
- Midlothian
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
When a repair is not the answer
We’d rather lose a job than do one that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- 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 pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Materials we repair
- Coloured basins
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Whole bathroom suites
- Coloured shower trays
What affects the price in Howgate
Resurfacing from £350. A fixed quote means you know the cost before you book. We take into account:
- Doing more than one item at once
- Unusual colours or finishes
- The type of damage
- The material
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 photos and you will get a fixed figure.
How to get a fixed quote
The better the photos, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- The material, if you know it
We price from photos so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and you will get a fixed figure back.
FAQs for Howgate
Do I have to be there?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.
Is repairing better than replacing?
In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.
What do you need from me?
Send pictures through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787, and we’ll do the rest.
Do you come to Howgate?
We do. We send a technician to Howgate for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Just add the extra items to your photos and you’ll get one combined price.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
If we find something the photos didn’t show, we explain it first. You decide whether to go ahead.
Can you do the toilet too?
Ask us. A toilet bowl is constantly wet, so we’ll tell you what will last.
Will it make a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.
What we do, step by step
We work cleanly and quietly. We protect the area first, then the work takes a day or two, depending on how many items. Before we leave, we explain how soon it can be used and how to look after it.
- We protect the room and ventilate it.
- 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.
- We leave everything to cure, usually until the following day.
Before we arrive
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
Ask for a price
To get a price, send two or three photos using our quote form or ring us. We’ll tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
Advice
Repairing versus replacing in Howgate
Replacing a coloured suite involves new sanitaryware, a plumber and a tiler. Resurfacing turns it white with everything left in place. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Howgate
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Normally one visit, start to finish
- Nothing taken out or refitted
Take a look at our prices page or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
We understand the appeal of fixing it 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.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Howgate
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Midlothian and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
Signs you need coloured bath resurfacing in Howgate
Avocado, pampas and pink suites were everywhere in the 70s and 80s, and plenty are still in good condition. The problem is normally the colour, not the bath.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- 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
- Faded or patchy colour
What your quote should include
- Whether the price covers travel
- Who turns up on the day
- How long it needs to cure
- How the room is protected while they work
Places near Howgate
Also in Howgate
Howgate and the surrounding area
Howgate is about 2 miles south-east of Penicuik, in Midlothian. We agree a date that works for you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so you’re not left waiting in all day. Howgate is one of 33 towns and villages in Midlothian where we work. You can also see our page for Edinburgh, about 9 miles away.
We work across EH26. Other places close to Howgate include Penicuik (2 miles north-west), Milton Bridge (3 miles north), Silverburn (3 miles north-west), Swanston (6 miles north) and Bonaly (6 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Bonnyrigg (6 miles north-east), Dalkeith (8 miles north-east), Loanhead (5 miles north), Gorebridge (6 miles east), Newtongrange (7 miles north-east) and Mayfield (8 miles north-east).
What’s near Howgate
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Penicuik High School, Howgate Church and Wellington School. Well-known places in the area include Ravensneuk Castle (1.6 miles west) and Penicuik Paper Heritage Museum (1.1 miles north-west). Not far away are Turnhouse Hill and Edgelaw Reservoir.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
