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Coloured suite to white in Ruchill, Glasgow
Coloured bath resurfacing in and around Ruchill: a fixed quote from photos, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- Faded or patchy colour
Coloured bath resurfacing in Ruchill, done in place
Most suites take one or two days. We resurface the bath, basin and tray in place, with no new plumbing or tiling. We regularly repair coloured basins, whole bathroom suites and avocado, pampas and pink baths, and people most often call us about a dated coloured suite you’d like in white and selling or letting a home with an old suite.
Peace of mind is built in: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote. Treat it like any resurfaced bath: gentle cleaners, no suction mats.
- Location
- Ruchill (G20, G22, G23)
- Region
- Glasgow
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Common problems we fix in Ruchill
Avocado, pampas and pink suites were everywhere in the 70s and 80s, and plenty are still in good condition. It’s normally the colour that dates them, not the condition.
Customers typically contact us about:
- 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 doesn’t match a new bathroom
What your quote should include
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- How long it needs to cure
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
Can I fix it myself?
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.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair won’t last.
What a repair cannot fix
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- 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 will give you a straight answer before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Coloured basins
- Whole bathroom suites
- Coloured shower trays
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Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacing a coloured suite involves new sanitaryware, a plumber and a tiler. Resurfacing turns it white with everything left in place. Our coloured bath resurfacing starts from £350. The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. The full price is agreed before booking, with nothing added on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Ruchill
- We leave the room as we found it
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
See our pricing or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
What happens on the day
Once we are through the door, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the job takes a day or two, depending on how many items, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
- Each item is cleaned, degreased and any chips repaired.
- The surface is prepared and primed.
- We spray the new white (or other colour) finish.
- Each item is left to cure, typically ready the following day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
How to get a price
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and we’ll come back with a fixed figure.
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Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £350. We charge the same across the UK, including Ruchill. What changes the price is:
- Whether we combine several jobs
- How much damage there is
- How hard the colour is to match
- Access to the area
We don’t add extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Send photos for a quote
Phone photos are fine, there is no need for anything special. Just make sure we can see:
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- One picture of the entire suite
- The material, if you know it
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the whole suite, add your postcode and send them over. You’ll get a fixed price, not an estimate.
Covering Ruchill
Ruchill is about 2 miles north of Glasgow, in Glasgow. Customers in Ruchill get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from pictures, and a technician at your door on the day. We cover 183 places in Glasgow, from the larger towns to small villages.
Jobs in G20, G22 and G23 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets such as Firhill Road, Balmore Road and Hillend Road. We also travel to Lambhill (1 mile north), High Ruchill (1 mile west), North Kelvinside (1 mile south-west), Hamiltonhill (1 mile south-east) and Possilpark (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Calton (3 miles south-east), Langside (4 miles south), Yoker (4 miles west), Mount Florida (4 miles south), Hillpark (5 miles south) and Shawlands (4 miles south).
What’s near Ruchill
In Ruchill, that means homes near Glasgow University Library, The Crosslands pub and Kelvingrove Park. Also close by are Hillhead High School (1 mile south-west), College of Piping (1 mile south-west) and Queen's Cross Church (0.5 miles south). Ruchill’s nearest station is Possilpark & Parkhouse station, about 0.5 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Chinatown (1.3 miles south) and Scottish Jewish Archives Centre (1.4 miles south). Open spaces near Ruchill include Bardowie Loch and Lenzie Moss.
For landlords and businesses
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
If you manage property in Ruchill, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send photos for each address and we’ll come back with a combined price.
Ruchill questions
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Most of the time. Let us know what was used before and we’ll plan for it.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
In nearly every case. If photos don’t show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.
Do you cover the entire of Glasgow?
The entire UK, including all of Glasgow. Send your postcode with your pictures and we’ll confirm dates.
Do you cover Ruchill?
We do. We send a technician to Ruchill for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
Do I have to be there?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You do not need to watch us work.
Can you turn my avocado bath white?
Yes. We resurface it in white with it left in place.
Can tenants book a repair?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
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