Orkney Islands · Scotland
Coloured suite to white in Norseman, Orkney Islands
Coloured bath resurfacing across Norseman and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A suite that does not match a new bathroom
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
About our coloured bath resurfacing in Norseman
Most suites take one or two days. Everything is resurfaced where it stands, so there is no plumbing or tiling. We are often asked to fix a suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom and faded or patchy colour, across whole bathroom suites, coloured basins and coloured shower trays.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you are not left on your own once we’ve gone. Look after the new finish like a re-enamelled bath: gentle cleaners, no suction mats.
- Where
- Norseman (KW17)
- Area hub
- Orkney Islands
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What a repair cannot 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.
What we work on
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Coloured basins
- Coloured shower trays
- Whole bathroom suites
Towns and villages near Norseman
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Repairing versus replacing in Norseman
Swapping a coloured suite for a white one involves a plumber, a tiler and new taps. Refinishing it in white changes the colour with everything left in place. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send pictures and you will get a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Norseman
- Usually one visit, start to finish
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Fixed prices from your photos
- Colour-matched on site
Take a look at our prices page or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
DIY kit or professional repair?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it will not stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
Common problems we fix in Norseman
Coloured suites were fitted in huge numbers in the 1970s and 80s, and many are still sound. The problem is usually the colour, not the bath.
Look out for any of the following:
- Faded or patchy colour
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- A suite that does not match a new bathroom
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
Questions to ask before booking
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- How to look after the finish
- Whether they match the colour on site
- How your room will be protected
Work for landlords and builders
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in the Orkney Islands and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send photos, the address and how to get access.
The process
Here’s how a visit typically runs: we arrive at the agreed slot, sheet and mask the area around the job, carry out the work and tidy away. Plan for a day or two, depending on how many items from start to finish. Before we go, we will explain how long to leave it and how to care for it.
- We protect the room and ventilate it.
- Next we degrease everything and fix chips.
- We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- The new white, or other colour, finish is sprayed on.
- We leave everything to cure, typically until the next day.
Before we arrive
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
Getting a price
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through.
Related advice
How we price coloured bath resurfacing
Prices start from £350. You will not pay by the hour. The price is based on:
- The material
- The type of damage
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
The price depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed quote from your photos, so you know the cost before booking.
Send photos for a quote
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- A picture taken from further back
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
You don’t need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
Covering Norseman
Norseman is about 7 miles north-west of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. Norseman is one of 51 towns and villages in the Orkney Islands where we work.
We cover every part of the KW17 postcode area and the streets around it. We also cover the places around Norseman: Isbister (1 mile east), Settiscarth (1 mile west), Gorseness (2 miles north-east), Tingwall (3 miles north-east) and Finstown (3 miles south). Some remote addresses need extra planning, so it’s best to call first.
Near you in Norseman
Other landmarks nearby include Corrigall Farm Museum (3.4 miles west) and Langskaill House (4.1 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Ward of Redland and Loch of Brockan.
Norseman questions
Which areas do you work in?
We cover the entire UK, including Norseman and the rest of the Orkney Islands. Just include your postcode and we’ll confirm dates.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Do you do work for letting agents?
We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Yes, regularly. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
What do you need from me?
Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
The price is fixed for what the pictures show. If there is more, we’ll tell you before starting.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit and until it has cured. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
Is there a call-out fee?
We don’t add a call-out fee. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
