Devon · England
Coloured suite to white in Sowton, Devon
Local coloured bath resurfacing for Sowton: a fixed quote from pictures, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom
- Faded or patchy colour
About our coloured bath resurfacing in Sowton
A full suite is generally done in one to two days. We resurface the bath, basin and tray in place, with no new plumbing or tiling. We work on avocado, pampas and pink baths, whole bathroom suites and coloured shower trays, and common reasons people get in touch are faded or patchy colour and a suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom.
Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee. Look after the new finish like a re-enamelled bath: mild cleaners and no suction mats.
- Location
- Sowton (EX5)
- Area hub
- Devon
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY repairs versus a professional job
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
Covering Sowton
Sowton is about 3 miles east of Exeter, in Devon. Wherever you are in the EX5 postcode area, a technician comes to you. Sowton is one of 586 towns and villages in Devon we cover.
All of EX5 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Nearby, we also work in Clyst Honiton (1 mile north), Monkerton (1 mile north-west), Pinhoe (1 mile north-west), Clyst St Mary (1 mile south) and Clyst Heath (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Exeter (3 miles west), Exmouth (7 miles south), Newton Abbot (15 miles south-west), Tiverton (13 miles north), Teignmouth (12 miles south) and Sidmouth (10 miles east).
Local landmarks in Sowton
Around Sowton, we work in homes near St Luke's Science and Sports College, St Luke's Science and Sports College and Parish Church of St Michael and All Angels. The closest station to Sowton is Pinhoe station, roughly 1.2 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Darts Farm (2.9 miles south) and Exeter City Football Club Museum (3.1 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Bowling Green Marsh RSPB reserve.
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Common questions in Sowton
How quickly can you book me in?
That depends on our diary for your area. Send pictures with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit normally costs less than separate visits. Send photos of everything you’d like done.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures can’t show what we need.
What areas do you cover?
The whole UK, including all of Devon. Send your postcode with your photos and we’ll offer you dates.
How do I get a price for coloured bath resurfacing in Sowton?
Resurfacing from £350. Every job gets a fixed price from your photos. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo and your postcode.
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.
Do you charge for travel?
No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Do you come to Sowton?
We do. Repair technicians travel to Sowton from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.
Honest limits
We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair won’t 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)
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Whole bathroom suites
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Coloured basins
- Coloured shower trays
For landlords and businesses
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which matters when someone is living in the home.
What coloured bath resurfacing costs
Resurfacing from £350. Every quote is fixed and free. What we look at:
- How hard the colour is to match
- Access to the area
- The type of damage
- How many areas need work
There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Getting a price from pictures
The better the photos, the more accurate the price. Here’s what helps:
- A photo taken from further back
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
The process
We begin by going over the job with you, so there are no surprises. Then the area is sheeted and masked and the work begins. You can expect it to take one to two days for a full suite, and we’ll tell you if anything changes.
- The room is protected and ventilated.
- Next we degrease everything and fix chips.
- We key the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- We spray the new white (or other colour) finish.
- Each item is left to cure, typically ready the day after.
How to prepare
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
Ask for a price
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 you will get a fixed quote back. Quotes are free and you are under no obligation.
Advice
Should you replace it?
Replacing a coloured suite involves a plumber, a tiler and new taps. Resurfacing turns it white with everything left in place. Our coloured bath resurfacing starts from £350. A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Sowton
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Everything repaired in place
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
Take a look at our full price list or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Common problems we fix in Sowton
Coloured suites were fitted in huge numbers in the 1970s and 80s, and plenty are still in good condition. The problem is usually the colour, not the bath.
Get in touch if you’ve noticed any of these:
- A suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- Faded or patchy colour
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
Comparing quotes
- What aftercare is recommended
- How soon you can use it again
- Whether they match the colour on site
- Whether a trained technician does the job
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
