Cornwall · England
Coloured Bath Resurfacing in Porthcurno
Coloured bath resurfacing across Porthcurno and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- A suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom
How we handle coloured bath resurfacing in Porthcurno
Everything is resurfaced where it stands, with no new plumbing or tiling. A full suite is usually done in one to two days. We work on 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 suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom.
All our work comes with our one-year guarantee. Treat it like any resurfaced bath: mild cleaners and no suction mats.
- Area
- Porthcurno (TR19)
- Area hub
- Cornwall
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What we can’t put right
We won’t take on work that won’t 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)
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.
Surfaces we repair
- Whole bathroom suites
- Coloured shower trays
- Coloured basins
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
Also in Porthcurno
Work for landlords and builders
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
For anyone letting property in or around Porthcurno, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Send pictures for each one and we will price them together.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £350. We price every job individually. The main factors are:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- How hard the colour is to match
- How many areas need work
- The material
The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. You’ll see the full price before you book, with no extras added later.
How to get a fixed quote
Most quotes are done from pictures alone. To make it quick:
- A wider photo showing the whole suite
- Where you are, by postcode
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- What it’s made of, if you know
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire suite, we can give you a fixed quote.
DIY kit or professional repair?
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is typically the cheaper route.
Where we work around Porthcurno
Porthcurno is about 7 miles south-west of Penzance, in Cornwall. Customers in Porthcurno get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed price from your pictures, then a visit to do the work. Our technicians cover all 644 towns and villages across Cornwall, from the larger towns to small villages.
We cover every part of TR19. From The Valley and Old Cable Lane or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. Other places close to Porthcurno include St Levan (1 mile south), Trethewey (1 mile north), Polgigga (1 mile north-west), Bottoms (1 mile north) and Treen (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Penzance (7 miles north-east), Hayle (15 miles north-east), St Ives (14 miles north-east), Porthleven (15 miles east), Newlyn (6 miles north-east) and Carbis Bay (13 miles north-east).
Near you in Porthcurno
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Levan's Church and St Levan Primary School and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Museum of Global Communications (less than half a mile south-east). The countryside around Porthcurno includes Chapel Carn Brea.
Signs you need coloured bath resurfacing in Porthcurno
Avocado, pampas and pink suites were everywhere in the 70s and 80s, and plenty are still in good condition. It’s typically the colour that dates them, not the condition.
Look out for any of the following:
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- Faded or patchy colour
- A suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom
What your quote should include
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- Who will actually do the work
- How the colour is matched
- How long it needs to cure
Should you replace it?
Swapping a coloured suite for a white one involves a plumber, a tiler and new taps. Resurfacing changes the colour with everything left in place. Prices start from £350. Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Porthcurno
- Colour-matched on site
- Usually one visit, start to finish
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Same prices wherever you are
See our prices page or bath cost comparison.
How the visit works
Here’s how a visit normally runs: we arrive at the agreed slot, protect everything around the work area, carry out the work and clear up. Plan for one to two days for a full suite. Before we go, we’ll explain when it can be used and what to avoid for the first few days.
- First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
- We clean, degrease and repair any chips.
- We key the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- The new white, or other colour, finish is sprayed on.
- We leave everything to cure, usually until the next day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Let us know which floor the room is on
How to get a price
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them to us with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price. Quotes are free and you’re under no obligation.
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Porthcurno questions
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
You will get a fixed quote back, plus dates. You’re under no obligation.
How do I get a price for coloured bath resurfacing in Porthcurno?
Prices start from £350. Every job gets a fixed quote from your photos. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your TR19 postcode.
Is there any odour?
Expect a mild smell while we’re working, which fades afterwards.
Is there a call-out fee?
There is no separate call-out charge. Your fixed quote includes everything.
Is repairing better than replacing?
In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.
How quickly can you book me in?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. Send photos with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.
Is it messy?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.
Are you accredited?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
