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Coloured suite to white in Playing Place, Cornwall
We travel to Playing Place for resurfacing coloured baths, basins and trays in white. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- Faded or patchy colour
Signs you need coloured bath resurfacing in Playing Place
Avocado, pampas and pink suites were everywhere in the 70s and 80s, and many are still sound. The problem is generally the colour, not the bath.
Send us a photo if you notice any of these:
- Faded or patchy colour
- A suite that does not match a new bathroom
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
Questions to ask before booking
- If travel is included in the price
- What happens if they find more damage
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- How the colour is matched
Coloured bath resurfacing at your home in Playing Place
We resurface the bath, basin and tray in place, so there’s no plumbing or tiling. Most suites take one or two days. Whether it’s a suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom and faded or patchy colour, we can normally put it right.
Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee in Playing Place and across Cornwall. Look after the new finish like a re-enamelled bath: mild cleaners and no suction mats.
- Area
- Playing Place (TR3)
- County
- Cornwall
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Landlord and trade work in Playing Place
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
Letting agents frequently send us photos straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
What coloured bath resurfacing costs
Resurfacing from £350. There is no charge for travel to Playing Place. The price comes down to:
- Doing more than one item at once
- Access to the area
- The material and finish
- How many areas need work
Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Quotes from your pictures
You can take the photos on your phone, there’s no need for anything special. Just make sure we can see:
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- The material, if you know it
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Something in shot to show the size
If you’re in Playing Place and want a price, the easiest route is photos: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it won’t stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacing a coloured suite means a plumber, a tiler and new taps. Resurfacing turns it white without taking anything out. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Playing Place. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Playing Place
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- No need to remove anything
- A fixed quote before you book
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
Take a look at our pricing or bath cost comparison.
Playing Place and the surrounding area
Playing Place is about 2 miles south of Truro, in Cornwall. We visit homes and businesses in Playing Place and nearby villages, so you do not need to take anything anywhere. We work in all 644 towns and villages in Cornwall, from the larger towns to small villages.
We cover every part of TR3. Local streets include Penhalls Way, Penlee Villas and Holywell Road, and we cover them all. If you are just outside Playing Place, we cover Penelewey (1 mile south-east), Come-to-Good (1 mile south), Calenick (1 mile north), Carnon Downs (1 mile south-west) and Ringwell (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Newquay (12 miles north), Falmouth (6 miles south), St Austell (15 miles north-east), Camborne (10 miles west), Redruth (7 miles west) and Helston (13 miles south-west).
Near you in Playing Place
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Kea Community Primary School, All Hallows Church Of Saint Kea and Richard Lander School. The nearest railway station is Truro station, roughly 2.1 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Old Kiln Museum (2 miles north) and Royal Cornwall Infirmary (1.7 miles north). The countryside around Playing Place includes Daubuz Moors.
- Other local spots include Carrick (2.2 miles north)
What a repair cannot fix
We’d rather lose a job than do one that will not 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)
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Whole bathroom suites
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Coloured basins
- Coloured shower trays
The process
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, protect the area, and get on with the job, which normally takes one to two days for a full suite. If anything looks different from your pictures, we will talk to you before going ahead.
- The room is protected and ventilated.
- Each item is cleaned, degreased and any chips repaired.
- The surface is prepared and primed.
- The new white, or other colour, finish is sprayed on.
- Each item is left to cure, normally ready the day after.
Before we arrive
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
Ask for a price
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
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Common questions in Playing Place
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
Your quote covers the damage in the pictures. If there’s more, we will tell you before starting.
Which areas do you work in?
Across the UK, so Playing Place is covered. Our prices are the same everywhere.
Is the work guaranteed?
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.
Can you do the toilet too?
Talk to us first. The inside of a bowl is always wet and scrubbed, so we will tell you what will last.
Do the materials smell?
There may be a mild smell during the work.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit. The rest of the house is unaffected.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it is not worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Of course, and it normally saves money. Just add the extra items to your photos and you’ll get one combined price.
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