Argyll and Bute · Scotland

Coloured Bath Resurfacing for Rhu homes

Local coloured bath resurfacing for Rhu: a fixed quote from pictures, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
  • A suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Coloured bath resurfacing in Rhu

Coloured bath resurfacing in Rhu without replacing anything

A full suite is typically done in one to two days. Everything is resurfaced where it stands, with no new plumbing or tiling. Whether it’s selling or letting a home with an old suite and a suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom, we can typically put it right, whatever the material.

Every repair is covered by a one-year guarantee. Treat it like any resurfaced bath: mild cleaners and no suction mats.

Roll-top bath being refinished by a Surface Doctor technician
Where
Rhu (G84)
County
Argyll and Bute
Cover
A year, on every repair
Quotes
From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026

Common problems we fix in Rhu

Coloured suites were fitted in huge numbers in the 1970s and 80s, and many are still sound. The problem is usually the colour, not the bath.

These are the problems we’re asked about most:

  • Selling or letting a home with an old suite
  • A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
  • Faded or patchy colour
  • A suite that does not match a new bathroom

Questions to ask before you book

  • How long it needs to cure
  • The length of the guarantee and what it covers
  • What preparation is included
  • A fixed price, and whether VAT is included

Our hiring checklist

Repair or replace: which is better?

Replacing a coloured suite involves new sanitaryware, a plumber and a tiler. Resurfacing turns it white without taking anything out. Our coloured bath resurfacing starts from £350. Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Rhu. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.

Why Rhu clients choose us

  • Dust sheets down, tidy finish
  • We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
  • Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
  • Usually one visit, start to finish

Take a look at our prices page and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.

How the visit works

We turn up when we said we would, introduces themselves and looks over the damage before anything else. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before we open a single tin. The work itself takes a day or two, depending on how many items, and the room is left clean and tidy.

  1. First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
  2. We clean, degrease and repair any chips.
  3. The surface is prepared and primed.
  4. We spray on the new finish in white or your chosen colour.
  5. Each item is left to cure, normally ready the day after.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Keep a parking space free if you can
  • Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
  • Ensure the room can be ventilated

Get a quote

Upload a photo of the damage and one of the whole item, and tell us you’re in Rhu, and we will reply with a fixed quote.

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What affects the price in Rhu

Prices start from £350. Each job gets its own fixed quote. This is what makes a difference:

  • The material and finish
  • The type of damage
  • How many items we do on one visit
  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out

It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.

How to get a fixed quote

We price nearly every job from pictures. This is what we need:

  • Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
  • A picture taken from further back
  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit
  • Any details about the material

To get a price, send a couple of photos through our quote form or ring us. We’ll tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.

When we’d advise against a repair

A repair is not always the answer, and we’d rather say so up front. Repairs will not solve:

  • 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 before you book.

What we work on

  • Coloured shower trays
  • Coloured basins
  • Avocado, pampas and pink baths
  • Whole bathroom suites

DIY kit or professional repair?

A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.

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 generally the cheaper route.

Your questions about coloured bath resurfacing in Rhu

How do I book?

Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787, and we will do the rest.

Is there any odour?

Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, so we ventilate the room. It fades as everything cures.

It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?

Most of the time. Tell us what was done before and we’ll plan for it.

I’m a tenant. Can you help?

We’re happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Just make sure the landlord agrees.

Can you repair several things at once?

Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Just add the extra items to your pictures and you will get one combined price.

What happens next?

You get a fixed price and available dates. If we need another angle, we will ask.

Can I get a quote without a visit?

In nearly every case. If pictures don’t show enough, we will ask for another angle.

Do I need to be at home?

Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.

Our work in Rhu

Rhu is about 2 miles west of Helensburgh, in Argyll and Bute. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. We work in all 118 towns and villages in Argyll and Bute, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Rhu to Glasgow (about 23 miles away).

Every address in G84 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes on Church Road, Station Road and Inchgower Grove. Neighbouring places we cover include Rosneath (1 mile south-west), Shandon (1 mile north-west), Clynder (1 mile west), Helensburgh (2 miles east) and Rahane (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Dunoon (7 miles south-west), Garelochhead (5 miles north-west), Sandbank (7 miles south-west) and Innellan (11 miles south-west). Rhu is one of the larger places we cover in Argyll and Bute.

Landmarks near Rhu

Around Rhu, we work in homes near Lomond School and Rhu Parish Church, among other places. Rhu’s nearest station is Helensburgh Upper station, about 1.9 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find Victoria Infirmary (2.7 miles south-east) and Scottish Submarine Centre (2 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Lyle Hill.

Map of Rhu © OpenStreetMap contributors

Landlord and trade work in Rhu

Letting agents often 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.

Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Argyll and Bute and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.

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