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Coloured Bath Resurfacing in Larkbeare

Coloured bath resurfacing for Larkbeare, without a refit. Send us photos for a fixed quote, then book a visit.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
  • Faded or patchy colour
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Coloured bath resurfacing near Larkbeare

Coloured bath resurfacing in Larkbeare, done in place

Most suites take one or two days. Everything is resurfaced where it stands, so there is no plumbing or tiling. Typical jobs include faded or patchy colour and a dated coloured suite you’d like in white, on coloured shower trays, avocado, pampas and pink baths and coloured basins.

You’re covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote. Care for the new finish like a re-enamelled bath: mild cleaners and no suction mats.

Before and after: an old basin refinished to bright white
Where
Larkbeare (EX2, EX1, EX4)
Region
Devon
Cover
One year on every repair
Quotes
From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026

Common problems we fix in Larkbeare

Coloured suites were fitted in huge numbers in the 1970s and 80s, and plenty are still in good condition. It’s typically the colour that dates them, not the condition.

Look out for any of the following:

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

What to look for in a quote

  • Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
  • If travel is included in the price
  • Whether they match the colour on site
  • The length of the guarantee and what it covers

Our hiring checklist

FAQs for Larkbeare

How much does coloured bath resurfacing cost in Larkbeare?

Resurfacing from £350. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from pictures. You know the full cost before anything is booked.

Do I have to be there?

Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.

Are there extra charges for Larkbeare?

There is no separate call-out charge. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.

Can you do the toilet too?

Talk to us first. The inside of a bowl is always wet and scrubbed, so we will advise honestly before quoting.

Can you repair several things at once?

Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and we will quote them together.

Can landlords book you?

Yes. We carry out repairs for householders, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses.

Can you turn my avocado bath white?

Yes. We resurface it in white with it left in place.

What do you need from me?

Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787, and we’ll take it from there.

When we’d advise against a repair

Not everything can be repaired, and we’ll tell you before we start. We 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)

If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think before you book.

Surfaces we repair

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

How it works

We work cleanly and quietly, so you can stay at home while we’re there. Protection goes down first, then the work takes one to two days for a full suite. Before we leave, we explain the curing time and the aftercare.

  1. First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
  2. Next we degrease everything and fix chips.
  3. We key the surface and apply a bonding primer.
  4. The new white, or other colour, finish is sprayed on.
  5. We leave everything to cure, generally until the next day.

Before we arrive

  • Let us know which floor the room is on
  • Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
  • Point us to the nearest place to park

Getting a price

Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed quote.

Get a fixed price

Advice

Landlords, agents and businesses in Larkbeare

Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.

If you manage property in Larkbeare, we will quote for several properties at once. Send pictures for each one and we’ll come back with a combined price.

Where we work around Larkbeare

Larkbeare is about 1 mile south-west of Exeter, in Devon. We agree a date that works for you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so there’s no waiting around. We cover all 586 towns and villages across Devon, from the larger towns to small villages.

Here we cover the EX2, EX1 and EX4 postcode area. From Tan Lane, Isca Road and Haven Road or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Other places close to Larkbeare include St Thomas (1 mile west), Exeter (1 mile north-east), Heavitree (1 mile east), Wonford (1 mile east) and Alphington (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Exmouth (8 miles south-east), Newton Abbot (13 miles south), Tiverton (13 miles north), Teignmouth (11 miles south), Sidmouth (13 miles east) and Kingsteignton (12 miles south).

Near you in Larkbeare

We visit homes around Exeter Tutorial College, Port Royal Inn and Church of St Leonard and the streets around them. Nearby too are Exeter University Library (1.4 miles north), Ludwell Valley Park (1.4 miles east), West Exe School (0.9 miles south-west) and Sacred Heart Church (within half a mile north-west). For rail, the closest station is Exeter St Thomas station, roughly 0.6 miles west of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Rougemont Castle (0.7 miles north) and Exeter City Football Club Museum (1 mile north). For a walk, there is Bowling Green Marsh RSPB reserve.

  • Nearby schools include St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School (VC) (under half a mile east)
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Why repair rather than replace?

Replacing a coloured suite involves a plumber, a tiler and new taps. Resurfacing turns it white with everything left in place. Our coloured bath resurfacing starts from £350. The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed quote from your photos, so you know the cost before you book.

What you get with us

  • Rooms protected and left tidy
  • Normally one visit, start to finish
  • Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
  • We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing

Take a look at our prices page or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.

What affects the price in Larkbeare

Resurfacing from £350. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price is based on:

  • The size and number of damaged areas
  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
  • Doing more than one item at once
  • The material and finish

There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.

How to get a fixed quote

Phone photos are fine, there’s no need for anything special. Just make sure we can see:

  • Details of any past repairs
  • Natural light rather than flash
  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit
  • The material, if you know it

There is no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.

DIY kit or professional repair?

A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it does not stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.

It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is normally the cheaper route.

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