Somerset · England
Coloured suite to white in Ilchester, Somerset
Our repair technicians come to Ilchester for resurfacing coloured baths, basins and trays in white. Everything is done in place, and the work is guaranteed.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- Faded or patchy colour
Coloured bath resurfacing in Ilchester, done in place
We resurface the bath, basin and tray in place, with no new plumbing or tiling. A full suite is normally done in one to two days. We work on coloured basins, avocado, pampas and pink baths and coloured shower trays, and people most often call us about selling or letting a home with an old suite and faded or patchy colour.
Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we’ll explain exactly what it covers when we quote. Treat it like any resurfaced bath: mild cleaners and no suction mats.
- Location
- Ilchester (BA22)
- Region
- Somerset
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Ilchester and the surrounding area
Ilchester is about 4 miles north of Yeovil, in Somerset. Wherever you are in the BA22 postcode area, a technician comes to you. Ilchester is one of 640 towns and villages in Somerset where we work.
We work across BA22. We regularly work on streets such as High Street, Great Orchard and Eagle Close and the roads around them. Nearby, we also work in Yeovilton (1 mile east), Podimore (2 miles north-east), Kingsdon (2 miles north), Speckington (2 miles east) and Charlton Mackrell (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Yeovil (4 miles south), Chard (15 miles south-west), Wells (14 miles north), Shepton Mallet (14 miles north-east), Street (8 miles north) and Glastonbury (10 miles north).
Near you in Ilchester
Our clients here include homes close to Northover Manor Hotel, Ilchester Community School and Church of St Andrew. Other landmarks nearby include Yeovil Hospital (4.8 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Ham Hill.
Towns and villages near Ilchester
Other services in Ilchester
When we would advise against a repair
We would rather lose a job than do one that will not 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)
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.
Surfaces we repair
- Whole bathroom suites
- Coloured basins
- Coloured shower trays
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
Repairing versus replacing in Ilchester
Replacing a coloured suite means a plumber, a tiler and new taps. Refinishing it in white changes the colour with everything left in place. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Ilchester
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Work done at your home or business
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- One visit for most repairs
See our full price list or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
How the visit works
We begin by going over the job with you. Next, we cover and mask everything nearby and the work begins. You can expect it to take a day or two, depending on how many items, and we’ll keep you posted as we go.
- We protect the room and ventilate it.
- We clean, degrease and repair any chips.
- The surface is prepared and primed.
- We spray the new white (or other colour) finish.
- Each item is left to cure, typically ready the following day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Point us to the nearest place to park
Get a quote
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job without visiting.
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Work for landlords and builders
If you manage property in Ilchester, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send photos for each one and we will price them together.
Hospitality businesses can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.
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.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is typically cheaper.
FAQs for Ilchester
What happens if you find more damage?
We’ll show you and explain before doing anything extra. You won’t be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
Is there a guarantee?
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Will it make a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
What happens next?
You will get a fixed quote back, plus dates. There’s no obligation to book.
How soon can you come?
Your quote comes with available dates. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
Can a coloured bath be made white?
Yes. We resurface it in white with it left in place.
Do you work in Ilchester?
Yes. We cover the whole UK and travel to Ilchester and the rest of Somerset. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
What about the toilet?
Talk to us first. The inside of a bowl is always wet and scrubbed, so we’ll tell you what will last.
What we are called out for in Ilchester
Avocado, pampas and pink suites were everywhere in the 70s and 80s, and many are still sound. It’s usually the colour that dates them, not the condition.
These are the problems we’re asked about most:
- 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 to look for in a quote
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- How the colour is matched
What affects the price in Ilchester
Prices start from £350. Every quote is fixed and free. What we take into account:
- How much damage there is
- How hard the colour is to match
- What the surface is made of
- Doing more than one item at once
Set against the cost of replacement, repairing generally costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
Getting a price from pictures
You can take the photos on your phone. Ensure they show:
- Details of any past repairs
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- A wider photo showing the whole suite
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
We price from pictures so you do not 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 we will come back with a fixed figure.
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