Edinburgh · Scotland
Coloured suite to white in Longstone, Edinburgh
Our technicians come to Longstone for resurfacing coloured baths, basins and trays in white. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Faded or patchy colour
- A suite that does not match a new bathroom
How we handle coloured bath resurfacing in Longstone
We resurface the bath, basin and tray in place, with no new plumbing or tiling. A full suite is typically done in one to two days. Typical jobs include selling or letting a home with an old suite and a dated coloured suite you’d like in white, across avocado, pampas and pink baths, coloured shower trays and whole bathroom suites.
Every repair is covered by our one-year guarantee. Look after the new finish like a re-enamelled bath: mild cleaners and no suction mats.
- Where
- Longstone (EH14, EH11, EH13)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
When to call us in Longstone
Coloured suites were fitted in huge numbers in the 1970s and 80s, and plenty are still in good condition. The problem is usually the colour, not the bath.
The things customers usually mention when they call are:
- A suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- Faded or patchy colour
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
What to look for in a quote
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- How soon you can use it again
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- Whether they match the colour on site
Also in Longstone
When a repair is not the answer
We won’t take on work that won’t last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:
- 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)
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we work on in Longstone
- Whole bathroom suites
- Coloured shower trays
- Coloured basins
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
What affects the price in Longstone
Resurfacing from £350. We give every job a fixed quote from pictures. This is what makes a difference:
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- How hard the colour is to match
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- The material
Set against the cost of replacement, repairing usually costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
How to get a fixed quote
Photographing the damage takes a minute. Try to send:
- Where you are, by postcode
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Something in shot to show the size
- Any details about the material
If you’re in Longstone and want a price, the easiest route is photos: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Longstone and the surrounding area
Longstone is about 3 miles south-west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. We agree a date that works for you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so you’re not left waiting in all day. Longstone is one of 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh we cover.
Our repair technicians cover all of EH14, EH11 and EH13. Local streets include Redhall Road, New Mart Road and Dumbryden Road. You will find Longstone on the A71, which makes it straightforward to reach. Close by, we cover Parkhead (1 mile north-east), Redhall (1 mile east), Kingsknowe (1 mile south), Saughton (1 mile north-west) and Chesser (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Edinburgh (3 miles north-east), Leith (5 miles north-east), Bonnington (5 miles north-east), Greenside (4 miles north-east), Broughton (4 miles north-east) and Bellevue (4 miles north-east).
What’s near Longstone
Around Longstone, we work in homes near Edinburgh, Balgreen Primary School and Saughton Park and the streets around them. Also close by are Cross Keys Tavern (less than half a mile east), Merchiston Castle School (0.8 miles south) and Firrhill High School (1.1 miles south-east). There’s a railway station in Longstone itself: Kingsknowe station. Nearby you will also find Craiglockhart Hydropathic (0.9 miles south-east) and The Gyle Shopping Centre (2.4 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Craiglockhart Hill and The New Leaf Co-op.
Repair or replace in Longstone?
Replacing a coloured suite involves new sanitaryware, a plumber and a tiler. Resurfacing changes the colour with everything left in place. Our coloured bath resurfacing starts from £350. No two jobs are quite the same, 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 choose Surface Doctor in Longstone
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Fixed prices from your pictures
Read our pricing and bath cost comparison.
For landlords and businesses
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover. Several plots can be done in one visit.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Longstone as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
Longstone: your questions answered
What information do you need?
Just photos, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, we only need access to the room.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work and until it has cured. The rest of the house is unaffected.
Are you accredited?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes: twelve months. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
Yes, regularly. Removing the old work can add time, and that’s in the quote.
How much does coloured bath resurfacing cost in Longstone?
Resurfacing from £350. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from photos. You will get a fixed figure before you book.
How quickly can you book me in?
Your quote comes with available dates. If it’s urgent, say so and we will do what we can.
Do you come to Longstone?
Yes. We work across the UK and travel to Longstone and the rest of Edinburgh. Send photos and we’ll quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
The process
We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you are not left guessing. Once we’re there, the work takes one to two days for a full suite in most cases. The room is left tidy and ready to use once it has cured.
- The room is protected and ventilated.
- Each item is cleaned, degreased and any chips repaired.
- We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- The new white, or other colour, finish is sprayed on.
- We leave everything to cure, generally until the day after.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Open a window if you can
- Let us know which floor the room is on
How to get a price
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire suite, we can give you a fixed price.
Related advice
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
