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Coloured suite to white in St Ruan, Cornwall
Our repair technicians come to St Ruan for resurfacing coloured baths, basins and trays in white. Everything is done in place, and the work is guaranteed.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
Covering St Ruan
St Ruan is about 9 miles south-east of Helston, in Cornwall. Across the TR12 area, we carry out the work at your property. Our repair technicians cover all 644 towns and villages in Cornwall, from the larger towns to small villages.
Our repair technicians cover all of the TR12 postcode area. Jobs here include addresses on Long Moor and Chapel Terrace and the roads around them. If you’re just outside St Ruan, we cover Ruan Minor (1 mile north-east), Cadgwith (1 mile south-east), Poltesco (1 mile north-east), Landewednack (2 miles south) and Church Cove (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Falmouth (12 miles north-east), Helston (9 miles north-west), Penryn (13 miles north), Gyllyngvase (12 miles north-east), Porthleven (9 miles north-west) and Kernick (12 miles north).
Local landmarks in St Ruan
In St Ruan, that means homes near Church of St Rumon, Cadgwith Cove Inn and Grade-Ruan CofE School. A little further out are Grade (0.7 miles north-east) and Lizard Lighthouse Heritage Centre (2.3 miles south). For a walk, there is Goonhilly Downs.
How we handle coloured bath resurfacing in St Ruan
Everything is resurfaced where it stands, so there is no plumbing or tiling. A full suite is typically done in one to two days. We’re frequently asked to fix a dated coloured suite you’d like in white and a suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom, on coloured shower trays, coloured basins and whole bathroom suites.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you are covered after the visit. Look after the new finish like a re-enamelled bath: gentle cleaners, no suction mats.
- Location
- St Ruan (TR12)
- County
- Cornwall
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Landlord and trade work in St Ruan
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Cornwall and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover. We can visit several plots in one trip.
How we price coloured bath resurfacing
Resurfacing from £350. We price every job individually. The main factors are:
- How many areas need work
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- Doing more than one item at once
- The type of damage
Instead of hourly rates, we price the whole job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Getting a price from photos
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage. Please include:
- Where you are, by postcode
- Something in shot to show the size
- Any details about the material
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them over with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed quote back. Quotes are free and you’re under no obligation.
DIY kit or professional repair?
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 usually the cheaper route.
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
What happens on the day
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive on time, sheet and mask the area around the job, carry out the work and tidy away. Allow a day or two, depending on how many items from start to finish. Before leaving, we tell you when it can be used and what to avoid for the first few days.
- First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
- Each item is cleaned, degreased and any chips repaired.
- The surface is prepared and primed.
- We spray the new white (or other colour) finish.
- Once cured, normally by the following day, the suite is ready.
Getting ready for the visit
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
Get a quote
No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and we’ll come back with a fixed figure.
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Why repair rather than replace?
Swapping a coloured suite for a white one involves new sanitaryware, a plumber and a tiler. Resurfacing turns it white without taking anything out. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for St Ruan. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Why book with us
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- A year’s guarantee on all work
Read our prices page and bath cost comparison.
What we can’t put right
In fairness, some problems need a different 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’ll say what we think before booking.
Materials we repair
- Whole bathroom suites
- Coloured basins
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Coloured shower trays
FAQs for St Ruan
What happens after I send photos?
You will get a fixed quote back, generally with dates to choose from. There’s no obligation to book.
Is the work guaranteed?
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. We’ll explain what it covers when we quote.
Can a coloured bath be made white?
Yes. We resurface it in white with it left in place.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Normally, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Landlords are often glad to have it sorted before the end of a tenancy.
Do you work in St Ruan?
We do. Repair technicians travel to St Ruan from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
What do you need from me?
Just photos, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, we only need access to the room.
Will it make a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.
Signs you need coloured bath resurfacing in St Ruan
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.
Look out for any of the following:
- A suite that does not match a new bathroom
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- Faded or patchy colour
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
What your quote should include
- How your room will be protected
- How long it needs to cure
- Who will actually do the work
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
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