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Coloured Bath Resurfacing for South Molton homes
Resurfacing coloured baths, basins and trays in white in South Molton, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A suite that does not match a new bathroom
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
Coloured bath resurfacing in South Molton, done in place
Most suites take one or two days. Everything is resurfaced where it stands, so there is no plumbing or tiling. We work on avocado, pampas and pink baths, coloured basins and coloured shower trays, and common reasons people get in touch are a dated coloured suite you’d like in white and faded or patchy colour.
You are covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we explain what it covers before you book. Look after the new finish like a re-enamelled bath: gentle cleaners, no suction mats.
- Location
- South Molton (EX36)
- County
- Devon
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What we’re called out for in South Molton
Avocado, pampas and pink suites were everywhere in the 70s and 80s, and plenty are still in good condition. The problem is generally the colour, not the bath.
Customers generally contact us about:
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- Faded or patchy colour
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- A suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom
Comparing quotes
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- How soon you can use it again
- How the colour is matched
- What aftercare is recommended
How it works
Arrival times are agreed in advance, so you know when to expect us. On site, it takes a day or two, depending on how many items in most cases. We leave the room clean.
- First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
- Next we degrease everything and fix chips.
- We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- We spray the new white (or other colour) finish.
- Once cured, normally by the following day, the suite is ready.
How to prepare
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Keep a parking space free if you can
Ask for a price
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three pictures using our quote form or ring us. We will say immediately if a repair is the right fix.
Advice
Why repair rather than replace?
Swapping a coloured suite for a white one means a plumber, a tiler and new taps. Resurfacing changes the colour without taking anything out. Our coloured bath resurfacing starts from £350. Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Why choose Surface Doctor in South Molton
- No need to remove anything
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- No extra charge for your area
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
Read our pricing and bath cost comparison.
Towns and villages near South Molton
What else we do in South Molton
Our work in South Molton
South Molton is about 10 miles south-east of Barnstaple, in Devon. Our repair technicians come to customers in South Molton, so nothing has to leave your home. South Molton is one of 586 places in Devon we cover.
Every address in EX36 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes on Broad Street the Square, Station Road and Hares Green and the roads around them. South Molton sits on or near the B3137 and B3226, which makes travel easy. Close by, we cover George Nympton (2 miles south), Alswear (2 miles south-east), North Molton (3 miles north-east), Bishop's Nympton (3 miles east) and Newtown (3 miles east). Further out, we also cover Barnstaple (10 miles north-west), Braunton (15 miles north-west), Newport (10 miles west), Roundswell (11 miles west), Pilton (11 miles north-west) and Great Torrington (14 miles west).
Around South Molton
In South Molton, that means homes near The Old Coaching Inn, Congregational Church and South Molton Community College and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include South Molton Hospital (less than half a mile west).
DIY repairs versus a professional job
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair will not last.
Prices and what affects them
Resurfacing from £350. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we take into account:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Whether we combine several jobs
- How hard the colour is to match
- The material
Our prices are the same across the UK, so there’s no premium for South Molton. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Quotes from your pictures
The better the photos, the more accurate the price. Here’s what helps:
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- One picture of the whole suite
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- What it’s made of, if you know
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them over with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price. Quotes are free and no obligation.
South Molton questions
Can you quote from photos?
Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.
Do the materials smell?
There may be a mild smell during the work that clears as it cures.
Are you accredited?
We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day, mainly so nothing gets touched before it has cured.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
We’re happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
When can you do it?
We’ll give you dates with your quote. If it’s urgent, say so and we will do what we can.
Can you turn my avocado bath white?
Yes. We resurface it in white with it left in place.
Is repairing better than replacing?
In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.
When a repair is not the answer
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- 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’ll give you a straight answer.
Materials we work on in South Molton
- Coloured basins
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Coloured shower trays
- Whole bathroom suites
Work for landlords and builders
For anyone letting property in or around South Molton, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send photos for each one and we will come back with a combined price.
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
