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Coloured Bath Resurfacing for Insworke homes

Coloured bath resurfacing in and around Insworke: a fixed quote from pictures, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
  • A suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Need coloured bath resurfacing in Insworke?

What affects the price in Insworke

Resurfacing from £350. We price every job individually. What matters most is:

  • What the surface is made of
  • How easy the damage is to reach
  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
  • Unusual colours or finishes

Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is usually a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.

Quotes from your pictures

Most quotes are done from photos alone. To make it quick:

  • A wider photo showing the whole suite
  • One sharp close-up of the damage
  • Any details about the material
  • Natural light rather than flash

Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them to us with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price. Quotes are free and you’re under no obligation.

About our coloured bath resurfacing in Insworke

Most suites take one or two days. Everything is resurfaced where it stands, with no new plumbing or tiling. We work on coloured shower trays, whole bathroom suites and avocado, pampas and pink baths, and the jobs we see most are a dated coloured suite you’d like in white and faded or patchy colour.

Peace of mind is built in: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we explain what it covers before you book. Care for the new finish like a re-enamelled bath: gentle cleaners, no suction mats.

Roll-top bath being refinished by a Surface Doctor technician
Area
Insworke (PL10)
Area hub
Cornwall
Guarantee
A year, on every repair
Quote
From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
Call
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026

Can I fix it myself?

The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.

DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.

Landlord and trade work in Insworke

Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.

For anyone letting property in or around Insworke, we will quote for several properties at once. Just send photos for each address and we’ll come back with a combined price.

Common problems we fix in Insworke

Avocado, pampas and pink suites were everywhere in the 70s and 80s, and many are still sound. It’s normally the colour that dates them, not the condition.

The things customers normally mention when they call include:

  • A suite that does not match a new bathroom
  • Faded or patchy colour
  • A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
  • Selling or letting a home with an old suite

Comparing quotes

  • What aftercare is recommended
  • If travel is included in the price
  • What the guarantee covers, and for how long
  • What preparation is included

Our hiring checklist

Common questions in Insworke

Is my repair covered?

Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.

What happens next?

We come back with a fixed quote, generally with dates to choose from. There is no obligation to book.

When can you do it?

We’ll give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.

Do you do work for letting agents?

We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.

Will you leave a mess?

No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.

Can I add another job to the visit?

Of course, and it typically saves money. Just add the extra items to your pictures and we’ll quote them together.

Can you turn my avocado bath white?

Yes. It’s resurfaced in white where it stands.

Can you repair something that is been repaired before?

Usually, yes. The old repair comes out first.

How the visit works

You don’t need to empty the room beforehand. We bring everything we need with us, put protection down and get going once we have agreed what we are doing. Most jobs take a day or two, depending on how many items, and you’re welcome to carry on with your day while we work.

  1. We protect the room and ventilate it.
  2. We clean, degrease and repair any chips.
  3. The surface is prepared and primed.
  4. We spray on the new finish in white or your chosen colour.
  5. We leave everything to cure, normally until the following day.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
  • Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
  • Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access

Ask for a price

There is no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.

Get a fixed quote

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What a repair can’t fix

A repair is not right for every job, including:

  • 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 you book.

What we work on

  • Coloured basins
  • Coloured shower trays
  • Avocado, pampas and pink baths
  • Whole bathroom suites

About Insworke

Insworke is about 3 miles south-west of Stonehouse, in Cornwall. We visit customers in Insworke and the surrounding area, so there’s no workshop to go to. Insworke is one of 644 towns and villages in Cornwall where we work.

Jobs in PL10 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. You will find streets such as Mill Road, Millpool Road and St John's Road, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover include Southdown (1 mile east), Millbrook (1 mile south), St John (1 mile north-west), Kingsand (1 mile south) and Cawsand (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Stonehouse (3 miles north-east), Saltash (4 miles north), Liskeard (13 miles north-west), Addington (13 miles north-west), Looe (11 miles west) and Burraton Coombe (4 miles north).

Landmarks near Insworke

We visit homes around Church of All Saints, Torpoint Community College and Millbrook CofE Primary School. Insworke’s nearest station is Devonport station, about 2.6 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Trematon Castle (3.5 miles north) and Elizabethan House Museum (3.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Penlee Battery.

Map of Insworke © OpenStreetMap contributors

Repair or replace in Insworke?

Replacing a coloured suite means a plumber, a tiler and new taps. Refinishing it in white turns it white with everything left in place. Our coloured bath resurfacing starts from £350. Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.

Why book with us

  • Work done at your home or business
  • Rooms protected and left tidy
  • Colour mixed on the day to match
  • One-year guarantee on every repair

Take a look at our prices page or bath cost comparison.

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