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Coloured suite to white in Southhouse, Edinburgh
Resurfacing coloured baths, basins and trays in white for homes and businesses in Southhouse and across Edinburgh. Send pictures for a free, fixed quote.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Faded or patchy colour
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
Coloured bath resurfacing in Southhouse, done in place
Most suites take one or two days. We resurface the bath, basin and tray in place, so there is no plumbing or tiling. We work on avocado, pampas and pink baths, whole bathroom suites and coloured shower trays, and the jobs we see most are faded or patchy colour and selling or letting a home with an old suite.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there is a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it. Treat it like any resurfaced bath: gentle cleaners, no suction mats.
- Location
- Southhouse (EH17, EH16)
- Area hub
- Edinburgh
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Landlord and trade work in Southhouse
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
Towns and villages near Southhouse
What else we do in Southhouse
What we do, step by step
On the day, we arrive at the time we have agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. The job usually takes a day or two, depending on how many items. We clean up when we are done and let you know when you can use it again.
- 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.
- The new white, or other colour, finish is sprayed on.
- Once cured, normally by the next day, the suite is ready.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
Ask for a price
Most clients in Southhouse get their price from pictures. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
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What coloured bath resurfacing costs
Prices start from £350. There is no area surcharge for Southhouse. What changes the price is:
- Access to the area
- The material
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- How many areas need work
A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send photos and you’ll get a fixed figure.
Getting a price from photos
Good photos mean an accurate price. Here’s what helps:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
Send us photos of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, and tell us you are in Southhouse, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Honest limits
Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits:
- 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)
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
What we work on
- Whole bathroom suites
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Coloured shower trays
- Coloured basins
Where we work around Southhouse
Southhouse is about 4 miles south-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Whether you are in the middle of Southhouse or on the outskirts, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. We work in 175 places in Edinburgh, from the larger towns to small villages.
All of EH17 and EH16 is within our area. You’ll find streets such as Tor Lane, Soutra Road and Mansion Lane. If you are just outside Southhouse, we cover Gracemount (1 mile north), Kaimes (1 mile west), Howden Hall (1 mile north-west), Alnwickhill (1 mile north-west) and Ellen's Glen (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Edinburgh (4 miles north-west), Leith (6 miles north), Bonnington (5 miles north), Greenside (4 miles north), Broughton (4 miles north) and Bellevue (4 miles north).
Around Southhouse
In Southhouse, that means homes near Edinburgh, Gracemount High School and Liberton Parish Church and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Shawfair station, roughly 2.8 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Liberton Hospital (0.6 miles north) and Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (1.8 miles north). Open spaces near Southhouse include Blackford Hill and Duddingston Loch.
Your questions about coloured bath resurfacing in Southhouse
What happens if you find more damage?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. The price only changes if you agree.
What happens next?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote with dates.
Are you accredited?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Can you turn my avocado bath white?
Yes. It’s resurfaced in white where it stands.
Can you do the toilet too?
Ask us. A toilet bowl is constantly wet, so we will tell you what will last.
Will there be a smell?
Expect a mild smell while we are working that clears as it cures.
What does coloured bath resurfacing cost?
Prices start from £350. Every job gets a fixed price based on photos of the damage. Send a close-up and a picture of the whole item and your postcode.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and you’ll get one combined price.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
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 normally the cheaper route.
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
When to call us in Southhouse
Coloured suites were fitted in huge numbers in the 1970s and 80s, and plenty are still in good condition. It’s typically the colour that dates them, not the condition.
Look out for these signs:
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- A suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom
- Faded or patchy colour
Comparing quotes
- What happens if they find more damage
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- How to look after the finish
- What protection goes down before work starts
Repair or replace: which is better?
Swapping a coloured suite for a white one means a plumber, a tiler and new taps. Resurfacing changes the colour with everything left in place. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. A repair generally costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Southhouse
- Everything repaired in place
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Same prices wherever you are
- Most jobs done in one visit
Take a look at our full price list or bath cost comparison.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
