Torbay · England
Coloured suite to white in Preston, Torbay
Our technicians come to Preston for resurfacing coloured baths, basins and trays in white. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
Coloured bath resurfacing at your home in Preston
Most suites take one or two days. Everything is resurfaced where it stands, with no new plumbing or tiling. Our repair technicians work on whole bathroom suites, coloured basins and avocado, pampas and pink baths, and common reasons people contact us are selling or letting a home with an old suite and a suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom.
Big or small, you get the same one-year guarantee in Preston and across Torbay. Care for the new finish like a re-enamelled bath: gentle cleaners, no suction mats.
- Where
- Preston (TQ3, TQ2)
- Region
- Torbay
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY repairs versus a professional job
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is generally 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, it’s worth having it done properly.
What we’re called out for in Preston
Coloured suites were fitted in huge numbers in the 1970s and 80s, and many are still sound. It’s usually the colour that dates them, not the condition.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- Faded or patchy colour
- A suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
What your quote should include
- What aftercare is recommended
- Who turns up on the day
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
What affects the price in Preston
Prices start from £350. We charge the same across the UK, including Preston. The price reflects:
- How hard the colour is to match
- What the surface is made of
- How many items we do on one visit
- How easy the damage is to reach
No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Getting a price from photos
When you take your photos, a few simple things make all the difference:
- Details of any past repairs
- Any details about the material
- Where you are, by postcode
- One picture of the whole suite
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed quote without visiting.
The process
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room beforehand. Everything we use comes in the van with us, put protection down and start once you’re happy with the plan. It generally takes a day or two, depending on how many items, and you can get on with other things while we’re there.
- The room is protected and ventilated.
- We clean, degrease and repair any chips.
- We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- We spray on the new finish in white or your chosen colour.
- Each item is left to cure, generally ready the next day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
Getting a price
We price from pictures so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through.
Related advice
Work for landlords and builders
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Preston use us as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it typically costs far less than a refit.
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
FAQs for Preston
Do you work in Preston?
Yes, we do. Repair technicians travel to Preston from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.
Are you accredited?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Can landlords book you?
We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Do the materials smell?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, which is why we ventilate. It fades as everything cures.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day, mainly so nothing gets touched before it has cured.
Do I have to be there?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.
What does coloured bath resurfacing cost?
Prices start from £350. Because every job differs, we price from pictures. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
What happens next?
You get a fixed price and available dates. If anything’s unclear, we’ll ask for another photo.
Repair or replace in Preston?
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. Set against the cost of replacement, repairing usually costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Preston
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- No need to remove anything
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Most jobs done in one visit
Take a look at our pricing or bath cost comparison.
When a repair is not the answer
Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits 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)
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Coloured basins
- Coloured shower trays
- Whole bathroom suites
What else we do in Preston
Preston and nearby
Preston is about 1 mile north of Paignton, in Torbay. From the centre of Preston to the outlying streets, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Preston is one of 23 places in Torbay we cover.
We cover every part of the TQ3 and TQ2 postcode area and the streets around it. Jobs here include addresses on Lacy Road, Cary Road and Albany Road. We also travel to Cockington (1 mile north-east), Paignton (1 mile south), Chelston (1 mile north-east), Marldon (1 mile west) and Torre (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Brixham (5 miles south-east), St Marychurch (3 miles north-east), Barton (3 miles north-east), Watcombe (3 miles north-east), Combe Pafford (3 miles north-east) and Wellswood (3 miles east).
What’s near Preston
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to The Old Manor Inn, Preston Primary School and Abbey Park and Meadows, among other places. Nearby too are Church of St George and St Mary (0.7 miles north) and Torquay Boys' Grammar School (1.6 miles north). The closest station to Preston is Torquay station, roughly 1.3 miles east of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Torbay Hospital (2.1 miles north) and The Real Crime Museum (2 miles east). Open spaces near Preston include Occombe Valley Woods.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
