Dorset · England
Coloured Bath Resurfacing for Merley homes
Fixed-price coloured bath resurfacing in Merley and the surrounding area, typically in one visit and guaranteed for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
Coloured bath resurfacing in Merley without replacing anything
We resurface the bath, basin and tray in place, so there is no plumbing or tiling. A full suite is typically done in one to two days. Whether it’s a suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom and selling or letting a home with an old suite, we can normally put it right, whatever the material.
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. Treat it like any resurfaced bath: mild cleaners and no suction mats.
- Where
- Merley (BH21)
- County
- Dorset
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Common questions in Merley
Will it make a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.
Do I need to be at home?
We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Can pets and children be at home?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, so the repair is not disturbed while it cures.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit normally costs less than separate visits. Include pictures of each item.
Can you price it without visiting?
Nearly always. If pictures don’t show enough, we will ask for another angle.
How do I book?
Just photos, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, we only need access to the room.
Can a coloured bath be made white?
Yes. We resurface it in white with it left in place.
How much does coloured bath resurfacing cost in Merley?
Prices start from £350. Because every job differs, we price from photos. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
Towns and villages near Merley
Also in Merley
Work for landlords and builders
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
Merley and the surrounding area
Merley is about 1 mile south of Wimborne Minster, in Dorset. We agree a date that works for you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so you are not left waiting in all day. We cover 462 places in Dorset.
We cover every part of the BH21 postcode area and the streets around it. Jobs here include addresses on Merley Lane, Matilda Close and Huntingdon Drive. Nearby, we also work in Canford Magna (1 mile north-east), Knighton (2 miles east), Little Canford (2 miles north-east), Broadstone (2 miles south-west) and Bearwood (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Christchurch (10 miles east), Blandford Forum (10 miles north-west), Verwood (8 miles north-east), Ferndown (4 miles north-east), Swanage (12 miles south) and Highcliffe (12 miles east).
Near you in Merley
Our customers here include homes close to Merley First School, The Lantern and Corfe Hills School, among other places. The closest station to Merley is Parkstone (Dorset) station, about 4.3 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Stapehill Abbey (2.4 miles north-east) and Alderney Hospital (2.6 miles south-east). The countryside around Merley includes Stoney Down.
When a repair isn’t the answer
A repair isn’t always the answer, and we would rather say so up front. Repairs will not solve:
- 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 before you book.
Materials we work on in Merley
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Whole bathroom suites
- Coloured shower trays
- Coloured basins
DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it will not stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
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, and the work is guaranteed.
How the visit works
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive on time, protect everything around the work area, do the job and tidy away. Plan for a day or two, depending on how many items from start to finish. Before leaving, we tell you how long to leave it and what to avoid for the first few days.
- The room is protected and ventilated.
- Next we degrease everything and fix chips.
- The surface is prepared and primed.
- We spray the new white (or other colour) finish.
- We leave everything to cure, normally until the day after.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Ensure the area is dry
- Clear the area around the damage
Ask for a price
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them over with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed price back. There is no charge for the quote and you’re under no obligation.
Advice
Why repair rather than replace?
Swapping a coloured suite for a white one means a plumber, a tiler and new taps. Resurfacing turns it white without taking anything out. Prices start from £350. What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed price from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Merley
- No extra charge for your area
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- One visit for most repairs
Read our pricing or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
When to call us in Merley
Coloured suites were fitted in huge numbers in the 1970s and 80s, and many are still sound. It’s normally the colour that dates them, not the condition.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- 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
- Faded or patchy colour
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- What happens if they find more damage
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- How soon you can use it again
Prices and what affects them
Resurfacing from £350. A fixed quote means you know the cost before you book. We look at:
- What kind of damage it is
- How easy the damage is to reach
- How many items we do on one visit
- How many areas need work
It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Quotes from your photos
Most quotes are done from photos alone. To help us price it:
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- One picture of the entire suite
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the suite, add your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
