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Coloured Bath Resurfacing in Leith

Coloured bath resurfacing across Leith and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases.

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

Trusted coloured bath resurfacing in Leith

Coloured bath resurfacing in Leith without replacing anything

Everything is resurfaced where it stands, so there is no plumbing or tiling. Most suites take one or two days. We are often asked to fix faded or patchy colour and selling or letting a home with an old suite, in coloured shower trays, whole bathroom suites and coloured basins.

Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee. Look after the new finish like a re-enamelled bath: mild cleaners and no suction mats.

Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath
Location
Leith (EH6, EH5, EH1)
Region
Edinburgh
Cover
12 months on all our work
Quote
From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026

What we cannot put right

A repair isn’t right for every job, for example:

  • 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 will give you a straight answer.

What we work on

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

How the visit works

We turn up when we said we would, introduces themselves and checks the damage against your photos first. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before we open a single tin. Most visits take one to two days for a full suite, and the room is left clean and tidy.

  1. First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
  2. Next we degrease everything and fix chips.
  3. The surface is prepared and primed.
  4. We spray the new white (or other colour) finish.
  5. Once cured, normally by the day after, the suite is ready.

Before we arrive

  • Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
  • Let the surface dry out before the visit
  • Open a window if you can

Get a quote

For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.

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When to call us in Leith

Avocado, pampas and pink suites were everywhere in the 70s and 80s, and plenty are still in good condition. The problem is typically the colour, not the bath.

If you can see any of these, send us a photo:

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

What to look for in a quote

  • Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
  • Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
  • How long the guarantee is and what it covers
  • Who turns up on the day

Choosing a repair company

Why repair rather than replace?

Replacing a coloured suite involves a plumber, a tiler and new taps. Resurfacing turns it white without taking anything out. Our coloured bath resurfacing starts from £350. Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and combining items on one visit brings it down.

Why book with us

  • Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
  • One price list for the entire UK
  • Dust sheets down, tidy finish
  • One-year guarantee on every repair

Take a look at our pricing and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.

What coloured bath resurfacing costs

Resurfacing from £350. There’s no area surcharge for Leith. What changes the price is:

  • Doing more than one item at once
  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
  • The colour and finish to match
  • The type of damage

What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, 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 booking.

Quotes from your pictures

Two or three clear pictures are typically enough. Try to include:

  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
  • Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit
  • One picture of the whole suite

For a price in Leith, the easiest route is photos: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.

Leith and nearby

Leith is about 3 miles north-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. We agree a date that works for you, and you will know when to expect us, so you are not left waiting in all day. Leith is one of 175 places in Edinburgh we cover.

Our visits in EH6, EH5 and EH1 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Fyfe Lane, Haig Lane and Mill Lane, all of which we cover. If you are just outside Leith, we cover Timber Bush (1 mile south), North Leith (1 mile south-west), Bonnington (1 mile south-west), Newhaven (1 mile west) and Victoria Park (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Edinburgh (3 miles south-west), West End (3 miles south-west), West Coates (3 miles south-west), Sciennes (3 miles south), Merchiston (3 miles south-west) and Newington (3 miles south). Leith is among the bigger towns we cover in Edinburgh.

Near you in Leith

In Leith, that means homes near Leith Academy, Public House and Restaurant and St Ninians Church. You will also find McDonald Road Library (1.4 miles south), Taylor Gardens (0.5 miles south-west) and Leith School of Art (0.5 miles south-west). For rail, the closest station is Edinburgh Waverley station, about 2.1 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Ocean Terminal (within half a mile west) and Edinburgh Castle (2.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Leith include The New Leaf Co-op and Whinny Hill.

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Leith questions

Is it messy?

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

Is there any odour?

It depends on the job, but often a little. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum.

Can you do more than one item on the same visit?

Yes. Doing several items on one visit generally costs less than separate visits. Include photos of each item.

Is a repair better than a new one?

Typically, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.

I rent my home. Can I book you?

Of course. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.

Can pets and children be at home?

Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day, mainly so nothing gets touched before it has cured.

Is my repair covered?

Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.

How quickly can you book me in?

It depends on the time of year and where you are. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.

Landlord and trade work in Leith

Letting agents frequently send us pictures straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.

We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in Edinburgh and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.

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.

We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.

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