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Coloured suite to white in South Pill, Cornwall

Resurfacing coloured baths, basins and trays in white for householders, landlords and businesses in South Pill. Free, fixed quotes from your pictures.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
  • A suite that does not match a new bathroom
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Coloured bath resurfacing in South Pill

What we are called out for in South Pill

Avocado, pampas and pink suites were everywhere in the 70s and 80s, and many are still sound. It’s normally the colour that dates them, not the condition.

Get in touch if you’ve noticed any of these:

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

Before you book anyone

  • What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
  • When it can be used again
  • Whether the colour is mixed to match
  • How to care for the finish

Choosing a repair company

Coloured bath resurfacing at your home in South Pill

Most suites take one or two days. We resurface the bath, basin and tray in place, with no new plumbing or tiling. We work on coloured basins, whole bathroom suites and avocado, pampas and pink baths, and common reasons people contact us are a suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom and a dated coloured suite you’d like in white.

Every job is backed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back. Care for the new finish like a re-enamelled bath: mild cleaners and no suction mats.

Location
South Pill (PL12)
Area hub
Cornwall
Guarantee
12 months on all our work
Price
From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Work for landlords and builders

Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.

We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in South Pill as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.

FAQs for South Pill

How do I book?

Send photos through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787, and we will take it from there.

What does coloured bath resurfacing cost?

Prices start from £350. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from pictures. You will get a fixed figure before booking.

Do I need to be at home?

Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.

Can landlords book you?

Yes. We carry out repairs for householders, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses.

Is there a guarantee?

Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.

When can you do it?

We will give you dates with your quote. If it’s urgent, say so and we’ll do what we can.

Can you repair something that is been repaired before?

Yes, regularly. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.

Is repairing better than replacing?

Generally, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.

DIY repairs versus a professional job

You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair won’t last.

Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is typically the cheaper route.

Repair or replace: which is better?

Replacing a coloured suite means a plumber, a tiler and new taps. Resurfacing turns it white with everything left in place. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. 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’re paying for.

What you get with us

  • We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
  • We leave the room as we found it
  • One visit for most repairs
  • Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide

Take a look at our pricing and bath cost comparison.

About South Pill

South Pill is about 1 mile north-east of Saltash, in Cornwall. From the centre of South Pill to the outlying streets, the service is the same: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. We cover 644 places in Cornwall.

All of PL12 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include New Road, Pill Lane and Adit Lane, and we cover them all. South Pill sits on or near the A38, so getting to you is simple. We also travel to Saltash (1 mile south-west), Burraton (1 mile west), Burraton Coombe (1 mile west), Wearde (1 mile south) and St Stephens (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Stonehouse (4 miles south-east), Liskeard (11 miles west), Addington (11 miles west), Looe (11 miles west), Torpoint (3 miles south) and Callington (7 miles north-west).

Near you in South Pill

Typical jobs here are in homes near New Rodney pub, Antony and Parish Church of St Nicholas and St Faith, among other places. Nearby too are St Budeaux Library (1.8 miles south-east), Saltash.net Community School (0.9 miles south) and Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy (less than half a mile south). The nearest railway station is Saltash station, roughly 0.8 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Trematon Castle (1.2 miles south-west) and Elliott's Shop (0.7 miles south-east).

Map of South Pill © OpenStreetMap contributors

When we’d advise against a repair

We will always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair can’t 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 pictures and we will say what we think before you book.

Materials we work on in South Pill

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

How we price coloured bath resurfacing

Prices start from £350. We price every job individually. The main factors are:

  • Access to the area
  • The type of damage
  • How many items we do on one visit
  • How many areas need work

No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.

Send photos for a quote

Before you send pictures, a few simple things make all the difference:

  • Your postcode, so we can check dates
  • A close-up of the damage, in focus
  • Any earlier repairs or coatings
  • A wider photo showing the entire suite

Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire suite, we can price the job without visiting.

How it works

We turn up at the time we agreed with you and looks over the damage before anything else. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before we open a single tin. The work itself takes one to two days for a full suite, and the room is left clean and tidy.

  1. The room is protected and ventilated.
  2. Each item is cleaned, degreased and any chips repaired.
  3. The surface is prepared and primed.
  4. We spray the new white (or other colour) finish.
  5. Once cured, normally by the day after, the suite is ready.

How to prepare

  • Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
  • Let the surface dry out before the visit
  • Open a window if you can

Getting a price

Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them over with your postcode, and you will get a fixed price back. There is no charge for the quote and you are under no obligation.

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