Argyll and Bute · Scotland

Coloured suite to white in Shandon, Argyll and Bute

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

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • A suite that does not match a new bathroom
  • Faded or patchy colour
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Coloured bath resurfacing near Shandon

About our coloured bath resurfacing in Shandon

Most suites take one or two days. Everything is resurfaced where it stands, so there’s no plumbing or tiling. If you are dealing with a dated coloured suite you’d like in white and faded or patchy colour, we can help, whatever the material.

The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there’s a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it. Treat it like any resurfaced bath: gentle cleaners, no suction mats.

Basin with yellowed glaze resurfaced to a clean white finish
Area
Shandon (G84)
Area hub
Argyll and Bute
Cover
12 months on all our work
Quotes
From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

Prices and what affects them

Resurfacing from £350. We give every job a fixed quote from photos. These are the things that affect it:

  • The material
  • Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
  • Doing more than one item at once
  • How many areas need work

A few things move the price: 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

Most quotes are done from photos alone. To help us price it:

  • One sharp close-up of the damage
  • The material, if you know it
  • A photo taken from further back
  • Your postcode, so we can check dates

Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed quote.

Should I try a DIY kit first?

It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is usually cheaper.

If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and give it the full curing time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.

Shandon questions

Do you do work for letting agents?

Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners.

Can pets and children be at home?

Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we’re working in. We will let you know when it’s safe to use again.

Can I get a quote without a visit?

Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.

Do you come to Shandon?

Yes. We cover the whole UK and travel to Shandon. Send pictures and we’ll quote, or call 0345 017 0787.

Does someone need to be in?

Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. After that, you can carry on with your day.

Can you repair several things at once?

Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send photos of everything you’d like done.

I’m a tenant. Can you help?

We are happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Get your landlord’s agreement first.

How quickly can you book me in?

Your quote comes with available dates. If it’s urgent, say so and we will do what we can.

The process

Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, protect the area, then carry out the work, which normally takes a day or two, depending on how many items. If we find something your photos didn’t show, we’ll explain it before carrying on.

  1. First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
  2. Next we degrease everything and fix chips.
  3. We key the surface and apply a bonding primer.
  4. We spray on the new finish in white or your chosen colour.
  5. Once cured, normally by the day after, the suite is ready.

Preparing for the visit

  • Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
  • Let the surface dry out before the visit
  • Let us know if it has been repaired before

Getting a price

For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.

Send photos for a quote

Advice

Common problems we fix in Shandon

Coloured suites were fitted in huge numbers in the 1970s and 80s, and plenty are still in good condition. It’s generally the colour that dates them, not the condition.

Signs it’s time to call us include:

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

Comparing quotes

  • What prep work is covered
  • What happens if they find more damage
  • How long it needs to cure
  • Whether there are any call-out or travel charges

Choosing a repair company

Landlord and trade work in Shandon

We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, pictures and access details and we will arrange it.

Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.

When we would advise against a repair

We’d rather lose a job than do one that won’t last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:

  • 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 pictures and we will give you a straight answer.

Surfaces we repair

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

Where we work around Shandon

Shandon is about 3 miles north-west of Helensburgh, in Argyll and Bute. Anywhere in G84, we carry out the work at your property. 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 Shandon to Glasgow (about 24 miles away).

Every address in G84 is covered. Streets in the area include Station Road, Gareloch Brae and Kings Point. Other places close to Shandon include Clynder (1 mile south-west), Rhu (1 mile south-east), Rahane (2 miles north-west), Rosneath (2 miles south) and Mambeg (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Helensburgh (3 miles south-east), Dunoon (8 miles south-west), Garelochhead (4 miles north), Sandbank (7 miles south-west) and Innellan (12 miles south-west).

Local landmarks in Shandon

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Parish Church. The nearest railway station is Helensburgh Upper station, roughly 3 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Scottish Submarine Centre (3.2 miles south-east) and Victoria Infirmary (3.9 miles south-east).

Map of Shandon © OpenStreetMap contributors

Should you replace it?

Swapping a coloured suite for a white one involves new sanitaryware, a plumber and a tiler. Refinishing it in white turns it white with everything left in place. Prices start from £350. There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.

Why Shandon customers choose us

  • Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
  • One price list for the whole UK
  • Colour mixed on the day to match
  • We come to you, anywhere in the UK

See our pricing and bath cost comparison.

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