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Coloured suite to white in Shandon, Edinburgh
Coloured bath resurfacing across Shandon and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- A suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom
The process
From the moment we arrive, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the work 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.
- We protect the room and ventilate it.
- Each item is cleaned, degreased and any chips repaired.
- The surface is prepared and primed.
- We spray on the new finish in white or your chosen colour.
- Once cured, normally by the following day, the suite is ready.
Before we arrive
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
Getting a price
To get a price, send a couple of photos through our quote form or ring us. We will tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
Related advice
Coloured bath resurfacing in Shandon without replacing anything
Most suites take one or two days. We resurface the bath, basin and tray in place, so there is no plumbing or tiling. If you’re dealing with a suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom and faded or patchy colour, we can typically put it right, whatever the material.
You are covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we’ll explain exactly what it covers when we quote. Look after the new finish like a re-enamelled bath: mild cleaners and no suction mats.
- Area
- Shandon (EH11, EH14, EH10)
- County
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Work for landlords and builders
If you manage property in Shandon, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send photos for each one and we will price them together.
We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, photos and access details.
Signs you need coloured bath resurfacing in Shandon
Coloured suites were fitted in huge numbers in the 1970s and 80s, and many are still sound. The problem is typically the colour, not the bath.
People normally call us after spotting something like this:
- A suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- Faded or patchy colour
Comparing quotes
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- Who turns up on the day
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
Shandon and nearby
Shandon is about 1 mile south-west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Jobs in Shandon are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from photos, then a visit to do the work. Our technicians cover 175 places in Edinburgh.
We cover every part of the EH11, EH14 and EH10 postcode area and the streets around it. Jobs here include addresses on Appin Lane, Cowan Road and Gorgie Road and the roads around them. We also travel to Polwarth (1 mile south), Gorgie (1 mile west), Westfield (1 mile north-west), Slateford (1 mile south-west) and Holy Corner (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as Leith (4 miles north-east), Bonnington (3 miles north-east), Pilrig (3 miles north-east), North Leith (3 miles north-east), Queensferry (7 miles north-west) and Powderhall (3 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Shandon
In Shandon, that means homes near Edinburgh, Gabrielle Keiller Library and The Athletic Arms, among other places. Also close by are Craiglockhart Primary School (within half a mile south-east), Harrison Park (under half a mile north-east), Boroughmuir High School (0.9 miles north-east) and Iain Tomlin School of Music (0.6 miles east). The closest station to Shandon is Slateford station, about 0.7 miles south-west. Further afield, we also cover the area around Royal Edinburgh Hospital (0.7 miles south-east) and Merchiston Tower (0.6 miles east). The countryside around Shandon includes Craiglockhart Hill and Dunsapie Loch.
Prices and what affects them
Resurfacing from £350. A fixed quote means you know the cost before booking. We take into account:
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- The type of damage
- What the surface is made of
Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it.
Send pictures for a quote
Photographing the damage takes a minute. Try to send:
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- The material, if you know it
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them over with your postcode, and you will get a fixed quote back. Quotes are free and no obligation.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is usually cheaper.
Should you replace it?
Replacing a coloured suite means a plumber, a tiler and new taps. Resurfacing turns it white without taking anything out. Prices start from £350. Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is usually a fraction of the price, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
Why book with us
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- One price list for the whole UK
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- A fixed quote before you book
See our pricing and bath cost comparison.
Honest limits
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- 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.
Materials we work on in Shandon
- Coloured basins
- Whole bathroom suites
- Coloured shower trays
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
Questions from Shandon
How do I get a price for coloured bath resurfacing in Shandon?
Prices start from £350. Because every job differs, we price from photos. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
Do you cover Shandon?
Yes. We cover the whole UK and travel to Shandon and the rest of Edinburgh. Send pictures and we’ll quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Do the materials smell?
There may be a mild smell during the work, which fades afterwards.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We carry out repairs for householders, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses in Shandon.
What about the toilet?
Talk to us first. A toilet bowl is constantly wet, so we’ll tell you what will last.
Will you leave a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
Do you charge for travel?
There’s no separate call-out charge. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.
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