Argyll and Bute · Scotland
Coloured Bath Resurfacing in Port Ellen
Coloured bath resurfacing in Port Ellen without the cost of replacing. Get a fixed price from your pictures, then we come to you.
- 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 Port Ellen without replacing anything
Everything is resurfaced where it stands, so there’s no plumbing or tiling. A full suite is typically done in one to two days. Our technicians work on coloured shower trays, avocado, pampas and pink baths and whole bathroom suites, and people most often call us about faded or patchy colour and a dated coloured suite you’d like in white.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you are not left on your own once we have gone. Look after the new finish like a re-enamelled bath: mild cleaners and no suction mats.
- Where
- Port Ellen (PA42)
- Area hub
- Argyll and Bute
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
When to call us in Port Ellen
Avocado, pampas and pink suites were everywhere in the 70s and 80s, and plenty are still in good condition. The problem is normally the colour, not the bath.
Get in touch if you’ve noticed any of these:
- 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
Questions to ask before you book
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- Whether they match the colour on site
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
Work for landlords and builders
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in Argyll and Bute and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacing a coloured suite means new sanitaryware, a plumber and a tiler. Refinishing it in white turns it white without taking anything out. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send pictures and you’ll get a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Port Ellen
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
See our full price list and bath cost comparison.
Places near Port Ellen
What else we do in Port Ellen
Can I fix it myself?
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.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
Covering Port Ellen
Port Ellen (Gaelic: Port Eilein) is about 30 miles north of Ballycastle, in Argyll and Bute. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Port Ellen is one of 118 places in Argyll and Bute where we work. Our jobs stretch from Port Ellen to Glasgow (76 miles away).
All of PA42 is covered. Whether you live on Mansefield Road, Mansefield Place and Back Road or a nearby road, we can come to you. Neighbouring places we cover include Imeraval (1 mile west), Ardbeg (3 miles east), Bowmore (10 miles north-west), Port Charlotte (11 miles north-west) and Bun Othan (13 miles west). Some remote addresses need extra planning, so it’s best to call first.
Local landmarks in Port Ellen
Typical jobs here are in homes near St John's Church (Port Ellen) and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Dunyvaig Castle (2.4 miles east). The countryside around Port Ellen includes Loch nan Gabhar and The Oa.
When a repair is not the answer
We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair cannot 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)
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.
What we work on
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Whole bathroom suites
- Coloured shower trays
- Coloured basins
What coloured bath resurfacing costs
Resurfacing from £350. Each job gets its own fixed price. This is what makes a difference:
- How many areas need work
- Unusual colours or finishes
- How many items we do on one visit
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
Compared with replacing, a repair is usually a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Getting a price from photos
Most quotes are done from pictures alone. To help us price it:
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole suite, we can give you a fixed quote the same day in most cases.
Port Ellen questions
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
Can you turn my avocado bath white?
Yes. It’s resurfaced in white where it stands.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and you’ll get one combined price.
Is it messy?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and we clean up when we’ve finished.
Is there a guarantee?
All our work carries a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work. The rest of the house is unaffected.
Which areas do you work in?
We work UK-wide. Our prices are the same everywhere.
Is there a call-out fee?
Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.
What we do, step by step
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, protect the area, and get on with the job, which generally takes one to two days for a full suite. If we find something your pictures didn’t show, we’ll explain it before carrying on.
- We protect the room and ventilate it.
- 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.
- We leave everything to cure, typically until the following day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Make sure the area is dry
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
Getting 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 will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Related advice
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
