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Coloured Bath Resurfacing in Shortlanesend
Resurfacing coloured baths, basins and trays in white for homes and businesses in Shortlanesend and across Cornwall. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Faded or patchy colour
- A suite that does not match a new bathroom
Questions from Shortlanesend
Do the materials smell?
It depends on the job, but often a little. Open windows and an extractor fan help, and it soon fades.
Can pets and children be at home?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we’re working in. We’ll let you know when it’s safe to use again.
Will the price change on the day?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. You won’t be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
What information do you need?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. Then we will agree a date.
Will you leave a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Nearly always. If photos don’t show enough, we will ask for another angle.
What does coloured bath resurfacing cost?
Prices start from £350. Because every job differs, we price from photos. You’ll get a fixed figure before booking.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
We are happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
About our coloured bath resurfacing in Shortlanesend
Everything is resurfaced where it stands, so there’s no plumbing or tiling. Most suites take one or two days. If you are dealing with a suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom and a dated coloured suite you’d like in white, we can help.
Big or small, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee in Shortlanesend and across Cornwall. Treat it like any resurfaced bath: mild cleaners and no suction mats.
- Where
- Shortlanesend (TR4)
- Area hub
- Cornwall
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
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How the visit works
We turn up at the time we agreed with you and checks the damage against your photos first. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before we open a single tin. The work itself takes a day or two, depending on how many items, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
- 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.
- We leave everything to cure, usually until the day after.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
Get a quote
We price from photos so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through.
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What coloured bath resurfacing costs
Prices start from £350. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price is based on:
- The material and finish
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- The type of damage
- Access to the area
Rather than charging by the hour, 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.
Getting a price from photos
Before you send pictures, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Where you are, by postcode
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the suite, include your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
Repair or replace in Shortlanesend?
Swapping a coloured suite for a white one means a plumber, a tiler and new taps. Resurfacing turns it white without taking anything out. Our coloured bath resurfacing starts from £350. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. You will see the full price before you book, with no extras added later.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Shortlanesend
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- We leave the room as we found it
- Work done at your home or business
- A year’s guarantee on all work
See our pricing or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Can I fix it myself?
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, it’s worth having it done properly.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
For landlords and businesses
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Shortlanesend as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it normally costs far less than a refit.
If you manage property in Shortlanesend, we will quote for several properties at once. Just send photos for each address and we will come back with a combined price.
When we would advise against a repair
A repair isn’t always the answer, and we’ll tell you before we start. We 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)
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we work on
- Coloured basins
- Coloured shower trays
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Whole bathroom suites
When to call us in Shortlanesend
Avocado, pampas and pink suites were everywhere in the 70s and 80s, and plenty are still in good condition. It’s normally the colour that dates them, not the condition.
Get in touch if you’ve noticed any of these:
- Faded or patchy colour
- A suite that does not match a new bathroom
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
Questions to ask before you book
- What preparation is included
- When it can be used again
- What aftercare is recommended
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
Our work in Shortlanesend
Shortlanesend is about 2 miles north-west of Truro, in Cornwall. Our repair technicians come to homes and businesses in Shortlanesend, so nothing has to leave your home. Shortlanesend is one of 644 towns and villages in Cornwall we cover.
Postcode districts we cover here: TR4. You’ll find streets such as Church Road, Hillcrest and School Hill. If you are just outside Shortlanesend, we cover New Mills (1 mile south), Kenwyn (2 miles south-east), Highertown (2 miles south), Gloweth (2 miles south) and Truro (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Newquay (9 miles north), Falmouth (9 miles south), St Austell (14 miles east), Camborne (11 miles south-west), Redruth (7 miles south-west) and Helston (15 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Shortlanesend
We visit homes around Shortlanesend Community Primary School, County Museum And Library (Royal Institution Of Cornwall) and Victoria Gardens. Shortlanesend’s nearest station is Truro station, roughly 1.8 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Royal Cornwall Hospital (1.5 miles south) and Old Kiln Museum (2 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Daubuz Moors.
- Local facilities include Carrick (2 miles south-east)
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
