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Coloured suite to white in Patchole, Devon
Coloured bath resurfacing in and around Patchole: a fixed quote from pictures, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
Coloured bath resurfacing in Patchole without replacing anything
Most suites take one or two days. We resurface the bath, basin and tray in place, with no new plumbing or tiling. We work on avocado, pampas and pink baths, coloured basins and coloured shower trays, and the jobs we see most are faded or patchy colour and a suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom.
Big or small, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee in Patchole and across Devon. Treat it like any resurfaced bath: gentle cleaners, no suction mats.
- Where
- Patchole (EX31)
- Region
- Devon
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY repairs versus a professional job
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair will not last.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is usually the cheaper route.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £350. You won’t pay by the hour. The price depends on:
- How much damage there is
- The colour and finish to match
- What kind of damage it is
- How many items we do on one visit
We don’t add extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Quotes from your pictures
Phone pictures are fine, there’s no need for anything special. Just ensure we can see:
- One picture of the whole suite
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Natural light rather than flash
- Any details about the material
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price. Quotes are free and no obligation.
About Patchole
Patchole is about 7 miles north-east of Barnstaple, in Devon. Anywhere in EX31, we come to you. Our technicians cover 586 places in Devon, from the larger towns to small villages.
Our technicians cover all of the EX31 postcode area and the streets around it. We also cover the places around Patchole: East Down (1 mile south-west), Kentisbury (1 mile north), Churchill (2 miles south-west), Combe Martin (3 miles north-west) and Shirwell (4 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Barnstaple (7 miles south-west), Bideford (14 miles south-west), Ilfracombe (6 miles north-west), Braunton (9 miles south-west), Newport (7 miles south) and South Molton (12 miles south-east).
What’s near Patchole
Around Patchole, we work in homes near Kentisbury Primary School and Church of St John the Baptist. Well-known places in the area include Voley Castle (3.5 miles north-east) and Combe Martin Museum (3.5 miles north-west).
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How it works
On the day, we arrive at the time we’ve agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. The job typically takes one to two days for a full suite. We clean up when we’re done and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- The room is protected and ventilated.
- Each item is cleaned, degreased and any chips repaired.
- The surface is prepared and primed.
- We spray on the new finish in white or your chosen colour.
- Once cured, normally by the next day, the suite is ready.
How to prepare
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Let us know about parking or access
- Ensure the area is dry
Get a quote
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the entire suite, add your postcode and send them to us. You will get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
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Landlords, agents and businesses in Patchole
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.
For anyone letting property in or around Patchole, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send pictures for each address and we’ll come back with a combined price.
Questions from Patchole
Are you accredited?
We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Do I have to be there?
We need someone to let us in. You don’t need to watch us work.
Can you price it without visiting?
Usually, yes. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed price without visiting.
What do you need from me?
Photos of the damage, a picture of the whole suite and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Typically, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Can a coloured bath be made white?
Yes. It’s resurfaced in white where it stands.
Is there any odour?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied. It fades as everything cures.
How soon can you come?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. Send pictures with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.
Repair or replace in Patchole?
Swapping a coloured suite for a white one means new sanitaryware, a plumber and a tiler. Refinishing it in white changes the colour with everything left in place. Prices start from £350. Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Patchole
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Fixed prices from your photos
See our pricing and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Do you need coloured bath resurfacing in Patchole?
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.
You may need us if you’ve spotted any of these:
- A suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom
- Faded or patchy colour
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
What to look for in a quote
- How soon you can use it again
- What protection goes down before work starts
- If travel is included in the price
- Whether they match the colour on site
When a repair isn’t the answer
Some jobs aren’t right for a repair, 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)
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we repair
- Coloured shower trays
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Whole bathroom suites
- Coloured basins
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
