Cornwall · England
Coloured Bath Resurfacing in Polbathic
Our repair technicians come to Polbathic for resurfacing coloured baths, basins and trays in white. Everything is done in place, with 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 at your home in Polbathic
Most suites take one or two days. We resurface the bath, basin and tray in place, so there’s no plumbing or tiling. If you are dealing with faded or patchy colour and a dated coloured suite you’d like in white, we can generally put it right, on coloured basins, coloured shower trays and whole bathroom suites alike.
Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we explain what it covers before booking. Care for the new finish like a re-enamelled bath: mild cleaners and no suction mats.
- Area
- Polbathic (PL11)
- Region
- Cornwall
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £350. Prices are worked out job by job. The main factors are:
- Doing more than one item at once
- Access to the area
- The material and finish
- What kind of damage it is
Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. 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.
Send pictures for a quote
When you take your photos, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- The material, if you know it
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three pictures through our quote form or ring us. We will say straight away whether it can be repaired.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is normally the cheaper route.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. 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.
Landlord and trade work in Polbathic
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
When we would advise against a repair
It helps to know what we can’t do too:
- 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.
Materials we work on in Polbathic
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Coloured shower trays
- Coloured basins
- Whole bathroom suites
How the visit works
We turn up at the time we agreed with you and looks over the damage before anything else. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before any work starts. Most visits take one to two days for a full suite, and we leave the room as we found it.
- First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
- We clean, degrease and repair any chips.
- The surface is prepared and primed.
- We spray the new white (or other colour) finish.
- Each item is left to cure, usually ready the day after.
Preparing for the visit
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
Getting a price
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job.
Related advice
Do you need coloured bath resurfacing in Polbathic?
Coloured suites were fitted in huge numbers in the 1970s and 80s, and many are still sound. The problem is generally the colour, not the bath.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- Faded or patchy colour
- A suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
What your quote should include
- How your room will be protected
- What prep work is covered
- Whether the price covers travel
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
Polbathic and nearby
Polbathic is about 4 miles west of Saltash, in Cornwall. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Polbathic is one of 644 towns and villages in Cornwall we cover.
Jobs in PL11 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Old Road and Sunnyside, and we cover them all. If you are just outside Polbathic, we cover St Germans (1 mile north-east), Sheviock (2 miles south-east), Tideford (2 miles north), Crafthole (2 miles south-east) and Portwrinkle (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Stonehouse (7 miles east), Saltash (4 miles east), Liskeard (8 miles north-west), Addington (8 miles north-west), Looe (6 miles west) and Torpoint (5 miles east).
What’s near Polbathic
Typical jobs here are in homes near St German's Priory, Halfway House and St Germans Primary School. For rail, the closest station is St Germans station, roughly 0.6 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Trematon Castle (3.7 miles east).
Your questions about coloured bath resurfacing in Polbathic
I rent my home. Can I book you?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Just ensure the landlord agrees.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Just keep them out of the work area. We’ll let you know when it’s safe to use again.
What happens after I send photos?
You’ll get a fixed quote back, generally with dates to choose from. There is no obligation to book.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Will you leave a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.
Is the work guaranteed?
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. We’ll explain what it covers when we quote.
Do you work in Polbathic?
Yes, we do. We send a technician to Polbathic for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
Are there extra charges for Polbathic?
No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.
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Why repair rather than replace?
Replacing a coloured suite means a plumber, a tiler and new taps. Resurfacing changes the colour with everything left in place. Prices start from £350. A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Polbathic
- Fixed prices from your photos
- Same prices wherever you are
- We leave the room as we found it
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
See our full price list and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
