Cornwall · England
Coloured suite to white in Salem, Cornwall
Coloured bath resurfacing for Salem, without a refit. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, then we come to you.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Faded or patchy colour
- A suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom
How we price coloured bath resurfacing
Resurfacing from £350. There’s no area surcharge for Salem. What changes the price is:
- The type of damage
- What the surface is made of
- How hard the colour is to match
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
We do not add extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Getting a price from pictures
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage, and it saves a visit. Please include:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- The material, if you know it
- Details of any past repairs
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
There’s no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.
Coloured bath resurfacing in Salem, done in place
A full suite is normally done in one to two days. Everything is resurfaced where it stands, so there is no plumbing or tiling. We work on whole bathroom suites, coloured shower trays and avocado, pampas and pink baths, and common reasons people get in touch are a suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom and selling or letting a home with an old suite.
You are covered for a year from the day of the repair. Just call us if there is a problem and we’ll sort it. Look after the new finish like a re-enamelled bath: mild cleaners and no suction mats.
- Location
- Salem (TR4)
- Region
- Cornwall
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
When a repair is not the answer
Not everything can be repaired, and we would 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)
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think.
Surfaces we repair
- Coloured shower trays
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Coloured basins
- Whole bathroom suites
Other services in Salem
Why repair rather than replace?
Replacing a coloured suite involves a plumber, a tiler and new taps. Refinishing it in white turns it white without taking anything out. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. 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.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Salem
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Typically one visit, start to finish
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
Read our full price list and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
How the visit works
Your technician turns up at the time we agreed with you, introduces themselves and checks the damage against your photos first. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before any work starts. Most visits take a day or two, depending on how many items, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- We protect the room and ventilate it.
- We clean, degrease and repair any chips.
- The surface is prepared and primed.
- We spray the new white (or other colour) finish.
- Once cured, normally by the day after, the suite is ready.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Have a window or extractor fan available
Getting a price
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the entire suite, include your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
Related advice
Landlord and trade work in Salem
If you manage property in Salem, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Just send pictures for each address and we will price them together.
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
Where we work around Salem
Salem is about 3 miles north-east of Redruth, in Cornwall. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Salem is one of 644 places in Cornwall we cover.
Here we cover the TR4 postcode area. That includes homes on High Street, Wheal Busy Lane and The Terrace. We also travel to Carnhot (1 mile south-east), Chacewater (1 mile east), Creegbrawse (1 mile south), Jolly's Bottom (1 mile east) and Scorrier (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Truro (5 miles east), Newquay (12 miles north), Falmouth (8 miles south-east), Camborne (6 miles south-west), Redruth (3 miles south-west) and Helston (12 miles south-west).
Around Salem
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Chacewater Community Primary School, Church of Saint Paul and The Rambling Miner pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Redruth station, roughly 3.2 miles south-west. A little further out are Royal Cornwall Hospital (3.3 miles east) and Carn Brea Castle (4.3 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Daubuz Moors and St Agnes Beacon.
Common problems we fix in Salem
Coloured suites were fitted in huge numbers in the 1970s and 80s, and plenty are still in good condition. The problem is typically the colour, not the bath.
Send us a photo if you notice any of these:
- Faded or patchy colour
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- A suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom
What your quote should include
- Whether they match the colour on site
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- What prep work is covered
Salem: your questions answered
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day.
Is it messy?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.
Can tenants book a repair?
Of course. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
What happens next?
We look at the pictures and reply with a fixed price and some dates. If anything’s unclear, we will ask for another photo.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, frequently. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.
Is there a call-out fee?
We do not add a call-out fee. Your fixed price includes everything.
What happens if you find more damage?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. You decide whether to go ahead.
Can I fix it myself?
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. 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 photos.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
