Cornwall · England
Coloured suite to white in Porkellis, Cornwall
Fixed-price coloured bath resurfacing in Porkellis and the surrounding area, normally in one visit and guaranteed for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- A suite that does not match a new bathroom
Coloured bath resurfacing in Porkellis without replacing anything
Most suites take one or two days. Everything is resurfaced where it stands, with no new plumbing or tiling. We regularly repair coloured shower trays, avocado, pampas and pink baths and whole bathroom suites, and the jobs we see most are faded or patchy colour and a dated coloured suite you’d like in white.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there is a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it. Treat it like any resurfaced bath: gentle cleaners, no suction mats.
- Location
- Porkellis (TR13)
- Region
- Cornwall
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £350. Every quote is fixed and free. What we look at:
- How hard the colour is to match
- The material and finish
- How many items we do on one visit
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
We don’t add extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Send pictures for a quote
Most quotes are done from photos alone. To make it quick:
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Something in shot to show the size
- Any details about the material
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
There’s no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
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What else we do in Porkellis
Porkellis: your questions answered
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit typically costs less than separate visits. Send photos of everything you’d like done.
How do I get a price for coloured bath resurfacing in Porkellis?
Resurfacing from £350. We give a fixed quote from your photos. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo and your postcode.
Do you charge for travel?
No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Is there any odour?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, so we ventilate the room. It fades as everything cures.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
We come back with a fixed quote. You’re under no obligation.
What areas do you cover?
We cover the whole UK, including Porkellis and the rest of Cornwall. Send your postcode with your photos and we will offer you dates.
What happens on the day
We work cleanly and quietly, so you can carry on at home. Protection goes down first, then the work takes a day or two, depending on how many items. Before we leave, we explain how soon it can be used and how to care for it.
- First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
- Next we degrease everything and fix chips.
- We key the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- We spray the new white (or other colour) finish.
- Each item is left to cure, usually ready the next day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Clear the area around the damage
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
Get a quote
To get a price, send a couple of pictures through our quote form or call us. We will say right away if a repair is the right fix.
Advice
When we’d advise against a repair
In fairness, there are a few things a repair won’t fix:
- 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.
Materials we work on in Porkellis
- Whole bathroom suites
- Coloured basins
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Coloured shower trays
Work for landlords and builders
Letting agents frequently send us pictures 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.
If you manage property in Porkellis, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send pictures for each address and we will come back with a combined price.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
Why repair rather than replace?
Swapping a coloured suite for a white one means new sanitaryware, a plumber and a tiler. Resurfacing turns it white without taking anything out. Our coloured bath resurfacing starts from £350. Compared with replacing, a repair is normally a fraction of the price, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Porkellis
- One price list for the entire UK
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Normally one visit, start to finish
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
See our pricing and bath cost comparison.
Signs you need coloured bath resurfacing in Porkellis
Coloured suites were fitted in huge numbers in the 1970s and 80s, and many are still sound. The problem is typically the colour, not the bath.
People normally call us after spotting one of these:
- A suite that does not match a new bathroom
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- Faded or patchy colour
Questions to ask before you book
- How the room is protected while they work
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- Who turns up on the day
Porkellis and nearby
Porkellis is about 4 miles north-east of Helston, in Cornwall. Across the TR13 area, we carry out the work at your property. Our technicians cover all 644 towns and villages across Cornwall, from the larger towns to small villages.
Our visits in TR13 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Nearby, we also work in Carnkie (1 mile north-east), Penmarth (1 mile north), Wendron (2 miles south-west), Trevenen Bal (2 miles south) and Trewennack (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Truro (11 miles north-east), Falmouth (7 miles east), Camborne (5 miles north-west), Redruth (5 miles north), Penzance (14 miles west) and Helston (4 miles south-west).
Near you in Porkellis
In Porkellis, that means homes near Halwin School and St Christopher Church and Community Centre, among other places. The closest station to Porkellis is Camborne station, about 4.8 miles north-west. Further afield, we also cover the area around Helston Community Hospital (4.7 miles south) and Shire Horse Farm and Carriage Museum (3.6 miles north). Not far away are Carnmenellis.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
