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Coloured Bath Resurfacing in Probus
Local coloured bath resurfacing for Probus: a fixed quote from pictures, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Faded or patchy colour
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
Can I fix it myself?
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
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 typically the cheaper route.
Coloured bath resurfacing in Probus, done in place
Everything is resurfaced where it stands, so there is no plumbing or tiling. Most suites take one or two days. We’re frequently asked to fix a dated coloured suite you’d like in white and selling or letting a home with an old suite, across avocado, pampas and pink baths, coloured shower trays and whole bathroom suites.
Big or small, you get the same one-year guarantee in Probus and across Cornwall. Care for the new finish like a re-enamelled bath: mild cleaners and no suction mats.
- Area
- Probus (TR2)
- Area hub
- Cornwall
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Resurfacing from £350. Prices are worked out job by job, from your photos. What matters most is:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- The size and number of damaged areas
- How hard the colour is to match
- What the surface is made of
A repair usually costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
How to get a fixed price
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. It helps if you send:
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
To get a price, send two or three pictures through our quote form or ring us. We will tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
What we cannot put right
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair can’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)
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we work on in Probus
- Coloured basins
- Coloured shower trays
- Whole bathroom suites
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
Probus questions
Is there a call-out fee?
We don’t add a call-out fee. Your fixed quote includes everything.
Do you come to Probus?
Yes. We work across the UK and come to Probus and the rest of Cornwall. Send photos and we will quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
What happens after I send pictures?
You will get a fixed quote back, plus dates. There is no obligation to book.
Can a coloured bath be made white?
Yes. It’s resurfaced in white where it stands.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
In nearly every case. If photos don’t show enough, we will ask for another angle.
Do you cover the whole of Cornwall?
All of Cornwall, and the rest of the UK. Travel is included in the price.
Can pets and children be at home?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
Can tenants book a repair?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Just make sure the landlord agrees.
When to call us in Probus
Coloured suites were fitted in huge numbers in the 1970s and 80s, and plenty are still in good condition. It’s normally the colour that dates them, not the condition.
The most common problems we’re called about are:
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- A suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom
- Faded or patchy colour
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
Questions to ask before booking
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- Whether they match the colour on site
- Aftercare advice
- What prep work is covered
Covering Probus
Probus is about 5 miles east of Truro, in Cornwall. Book a date that suits you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so there’s no waiting around. Our technicians cover 644 places across Cornwall.
Here we cover the TR2 postcode area. Whether you live on High Street, Ridgeway and Wagg Lane or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. If you’re just outside Probus, we cover Parkengear (1 mile south-east), Tresillian (2 miles south-west), Tregony (2 miles south-east), Veryan Green (5 miles south) and Veryan (5 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Truro (5 miles west), Newquay (10 miles north-west), Falmouth (11 miles south-west), St Austell (8 miles north-east), Redruth (13 miles west) and Sandy Bottom (9 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Probus
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Probus and St Grace's Church, Probus Community Primary School and The Roseland Academy. Nearby you’ll also find Royal Cornwall Infirmary (5.2 miles south-west) and Grampound with Creed Heritage Centre (2.3 miles east). For a walk, there’s Daubuz Moors.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Tregoney (2.3 miles south-east)
What we do, step by step
Once we’re through the door, we keep the work contained to the one room. We mask off everything nearby, the job takes one to two days for a full suite, depending on what we find, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- 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.
- We spray the new white (or other colour) finish.
- Once cured, normally by the day after, the suite is ready.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Clear the area around the damage
Get a quote
No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and we’ll come back with a fixed figure.
Advice
For landlords and businesses
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
Repairing versus replacing in Probus
Swapping a coloured suite for a white one 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. What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed quote from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Probus
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Fixed prices from your photos
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
Read our full price list or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
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