Torbay · England
Coloured suite to white in St Marychurch, Torbay
Coloured bath resurfacing in St Marychurch without the cost of replacing. Send us pictures for a fixed price, then book a visit.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- A suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom
How we handle coloured bath resurfacing in St Marychurch
Everything is resurfaced where it stands, so there is no plumbing or tiling. A full suite is generally done in one to two days. Typical jobs include a dated coloured suite you’d like in white and faded or patchy colour, across whole bathroom suites, coloured basins and coloured shower trays.
Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we explain what it covers before you book. Treat it like any resurfaced bath: mild cleaners and no suction mats.
- Area
- St Marychurch (TQ1, TQ2)
- Area hub
- Torbay
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Work for landlords and builders
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
St Marychurch questions
Can a coloured bath be made white?
Yes. We resurface it in white with it left in place.
Is my repair covered?
All our work carries a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Do the materials smell?
Expect a mild smell while we are working that clears as it cures.
How do I book?
Photos of the damage, a picture of the entire suite and your postcode. Then we’ll agree a date.
Will it make a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.
Is a repair better than a new one?
In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it isn’t worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
Can you do the toilet too?
Ask us. A toilet bowl is constantly wet, so we will advise honestly before quoting.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit typically costs less than separate visits. Include pictures of each item.
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. Expect it to take 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.
- We protect the room and ventilate it.
- Next we degrease everything and fix chips.
- The surface is prepared and primed.
- We spray on the new finish in white or your chosen colour.
- Once cured, normally by the following day, the suite is ready.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
How to get a price
You don’t need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
Related advice
What affects the price in St Marychurch
Prices start from £350. We do not charge extra for travel to St Marychurch. The price depends on:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- The type of damage
- How much damage there is
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for St Marychurch. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Getting a price from photos
When you take your pictures, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- The material, if you know it
- A wider photo showing the whole suite
For a price in St Marychurch, the easiest route is photos: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Our work in St Marychurch
St Marychurch is about 1 mile north-east of Torquay, in Torbay. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. We cover all 23 towns and villages across Torbay.
We cover every part of the TQ1 and TQ2 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Park Road, York Road and Dower Road, all of which we cover. With the A379 close by, St Marychurch is simple for us to get to. Nearby, we also work in Torquay (1 mile south-west), Combe Pafford (1 mile north-west), Ellacombe (1 mile south), Babbacombe (1 mile south) and Watcombe (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Paignton (4 miles south-west), Brixham (6 miles south), Preston (3 miles south-west), Marldon (4 miles south-west), Goodrington (4 miles south) and Galmpton (6 miles south).
Near you in St Marychurch
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Dolphin pub, Roman Church Of Our Lady and Abbey Park and Meadows and the streets around them. Also close by are Torquay Academy (0.8 miles west), St Cuthbert Mayne School (less than half a mile north-west) and Priory Roman Catholic Primary School (within half a mile north-west). For rail, the closest station is Torre station, about 1.2 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Victorian Shopping Arcade (1.4 miles south) and Cary Castle (within half a mile west). For a walk, there’s Labrador Bay RSPB Reserve.
Towns and villages near St Marychurch
What else we do in St Marychurch
When a repair is not the answer
Not everything can be repaired, and we’d rather say so up front. 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)
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.
What we work on
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Coloured shower trays
- Coloured basins
- Whole bathroom suites
Should I try a DIY kit first?
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, then guarantee it for a year.
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
Should you replace it?
Replacing a coloured suite involves a plumber, a tiler and new taps. Refinishing it in white changes the colour without taking anything out. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. 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 combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Why choose Surface Doctor in St Marychurch
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
Take a look at our pricing or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Signs you need coloured bath resurfacing in St Marychurch
Avocado, pampas and pink suites were everywhere in the 70s and 80s, and plenty are still in good condition. It’s typically the colour that dates them, not the condition.
These are the problems we are asked about most:
- 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
What your quote should include
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- How your room will be protected
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- Who turns up on the day
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
