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Coloured suite to white in Shortacross, Cornwall
Fixed-price coloured bath resurfacing in Shortacross and the surrounding area, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- Faded or patchy colour
How we handle coloured bath resurfacing in Shortacross
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 shower trays, coloured basins and avocado, pampas and pink baths, and common reasons people get in touch are faded or patchy colour and a dated coloured suite you’d like in white.
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. Look after the new finish like a re-enamelled bath: mild cleaners and no suction mats.
- Where
- Shortacross (PL13)
- County
- Cornwall
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Landlords, agents and businesses in Shortacross
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Letting agents often send us pictures straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
What else we do in Shortacross
Should you replace it?
Swapping a coloured suite for a white one means a plumber, a tiler and new taps. Resurfacing turns it white without taking anything out. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. Set against the cost of replacement, repairing typically costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
What you get with us
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Typically one visit, start to finish
- One price list for the entire UK
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
See our full price list or bath cost comparison.
What we are called out for in Shortacross
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.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- Faded or patchy colour
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- A suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom
What to look for in a quote
- How the colour is matched
- How your room will be protected
- How long it needs to cure
- What happens if they find more damage
What we do, step by step
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, 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 will explain it before carrying on.
- We protect the room and ventilate it.
- We clean, degrease and repair any chips.
- We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- We spray on the new finish in white or your chosen colour.
- Each item is left to cure, usually ready the following day.
Before we arrive
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
How to get a price
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them over with your postcode, and you will get a fixed price back. Quotes are free and no obligation.
Related advice
Can I fix it myself?
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is typically the cheaper route.
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, and the work is guaranteed.
Honest limits
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair cannot fix:
- 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.
What we work on
- Whole bathroom suites
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Coloured basins
- Coloured shower trays
What coloured bath resurfacing costs
Resurfacing from £350. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price is based on:
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Doing more than one item at once
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- How much damage there is
Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Getting a price from pictures
Photographing the damage takes a minute, and it saves a visit. Try to send:
- Where you are, by postcode
- A wider photo showing the entire suite
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- What it’s made of, if you know
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of photos using our quote form or call us. We’ll say right away whether it can be repaired.
FAQs for Shortacross
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Is it messy?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Of course, and it typically saves money. Just add the extra items to your pictures and you will get one combined price.
Do you come to Shortacross?
We do. Technicians travel to Shortacross from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Is a repair better than a new one?
In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it is not worth repairing, we will tell you.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
What about the toilet?
Talk to us first. The inside of a bowl is always wet and scrubbed, so we will tell you what will last.
Which areas do you work in?
All of Cornwall, and the rest of the UK. There is no extra charge for travel.
Our work in Shortacross
Shortacross is about 5 miles south-east of Liskeard, in Cornwall. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. We work in all 644 towns and villages in Cornwall.
All of PL13 is within our area. We also travel to Widegates (1 mile north-west), No Man's Land (1 mile south-west), St Martin (3 miles south-west), Sandplace (3 miles west) and Plaidy (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Stonehouse (11 miles east), Bodmin (15 miles west), Saltash (8 miles east), Liskeard (5 miles north-west), Addington (5 miles north-west) and Looe (3 miles south-west).
Around Shortacross
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Church of St Anne and Trenode CofE VA Primary Academy and the streets around them. Shortacross’s nearest station is Menheniot station, roughly 2.4 miles north. A little further out are Magnificent Music Machines (3.5 miles north-west). The countryside around Shortacross includes Looe Island.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
