Orkney Islands · Scotland
Coloured Bath Resurfacing in Scarwell
Coloured bath resurfacing in Scarwell without the cost of replacing. Send us pictures for a fixed price, then book a visit.
- 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 Scarwell
Everything is resurfaced where it stands, so there is no plumbing or tiling. Most suites take one or two days. Common call-outs are for a dated coloured suite you’d like in white and selling or letting a home with an old suite, across coloured basins, avocado, pampas and pink baths and whole bathroom suites.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back. Care for the new finish like a re-enamelled bath: mild cleaners and no suction mats.
- Where
- Scarwell (KW16)
- County
- Orkney Islands
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY kit or professional repair?
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 normally the cheaper route.
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, and the work is guaranteed.
How it works
We begin by going over the job with you, so you know exactly what we’re doing. Then the area is sheeted and masked and we start. Allow a day or two, depending on how many items, and we will keep you posted as we go.
- The room is protected and ventilated.
- We clean, degrease and repair any chips.
- The surface is prepared and primed.
- We spray on the new finish in white or your chosen colour.
- Each item is left to cure, typically ready the next day.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the area around the damage
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
Ask for a price
There is no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
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Also in Scarwell
Common problems we fix in Scarwell
Avocado, pampas and pink suites were everywhere in the 70s and 80s, and many are still sound. It’s generally the colour that dates them, not the condition.
You may need us if you’ve spotted any of these:
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- A suite that does not match a new bathroom
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- Faded or patchy colour
Comparing quotes
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- How your room will be protected
- When it can be used again
- Whether they match the colour on site
Repair or replace: which is better?
Swapping a coloured suite for a white one means new sanitaryware, a plumber and a tiler. Refinishing it in white changes the colour with everything left in place. Prices start from £350. Compared with replacing, repairing generally costs far less, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why Scarwell clients choose us
- No need to remove anything
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Fixed prices from your pictures
Read our full price list or bath cost comparison.
Landlord and trade work in Scarwell
Hospitality businesses cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Scarwell use us as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it normally costs far less than a refit.
What a repair can’t fix
It helps to know what we cannot do 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 will say what we think.
Materials we repair
- Coloured basins
- Coloured shower trays
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Whole bathroom suites
What affects the price in Scarwell
Prices start from £350. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we take into account:
- The type of damage
- How much damage there is
- How hard the colour is to match
- What the surface is made of
Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Send photos for a quote
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage. Try to send:
- Something in shot to show the size
- Details of any past repairs
- A wider photo showing the whole suite
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
To get a price, send a couple of pictures through our quote form or call us. We will tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
Scarwell: your questions answered
What does coloured bath resurfacing cost?
Resurfacing from £350. We give a fixed quote from your pictures. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo and your postcode.
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
Generally, yes. Let us know what was used before and we will plan for it.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
How quickly can you book me in?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit usually costs less than separate visits. Include pictures of each item.
Can landlords book you?
Yes, frequently. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Do I have to be there?
We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Can you quote from pictures?
Typically, yes. Clear photos let us give you a fixed price without visiting.
About Scarwell
Scarwell is about 14 miles north-west of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Scarwell is one of 51 places in the Orkney Islands we cover.
Our visits in KW16 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Being close to the B9056, Scarwell is easy for our technicians to reach. If you are just outside Scarwell, we cover Skeabrae (2 miles east), Dounby (3 miles east), Tenston (3 miles south-east), Hourston (4 miles east) and The Barony (4 miles north). If you’re somewhere remote, ring us first and we will plan the trip.
Landmarks near Scarwell
In Scarwell, that means homes near Quoyloo Parish Church and the streets around them. Nearby you will also find Skara Brae Visitor Centre (1.6 miles south) and Earl's Palace (4.1 miles north). The countryside around Scarwell includes The Loons and Loch of Banks RSPB nature reserve and Loch of Isbister.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
