Highland · Scotland
Coloured suite to white in Staffin, Highland
Coloured bath resurfacing in Staffin without the cost of replacing. Get a fixed quote from your photos, then book a visit.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- Faded or patchy colour
When a repair is not the answer
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can 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)
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Materials we work on in Staffin
- Coloured basins
- Whole bathroom suites
- Coloured shower trays
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
Coloured bath resurfacing in Staffin without replacing anything
Most suites take one or two days. Everything is resurfaced where it stands, so there’s no plumbing or tiling. Typical jobs include a dated coloured suite you’d like in white and selling or letting a home with an old suite, across whole bathroom suites, coloured basins and avocado, pampas and pink baths.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. Just call us if there’s a problem and we will come back. Care for the new finish like a re-enamelled bath: mild cleaners and no suction mats.
- Area
- Staffin (IV51)
- Region
- Highland
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
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What coloured bath resurfacing costs
Resurfacing from £350. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we look at:
- The type of damage
- The colour and finish to match
- Doing more than one item at once
- The size and number of damaged areas
No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
How to get a fixed quote
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage. Try to send:
- What it’s made of, if you know
- A wider photo showing the whole suite
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
Email us a picture of the damage and one of the entire item, and tell us you’re in Staffin, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
Repair or replace in Staffin?
Replacing a coloured suite means new sanitaryware, a plumber and a tiler. Resurfacing turns it white with everything left in place. Prices start from £350. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send pictures and we’ll give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Staffin
- Colour-matched on site
- No need to remove anything
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
Read our pricing or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
How the visit works
We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you know when to expect us. On site, it takes one to two days for a full suite for most jobs. The room is left tidy and ready to use once it has cured.
- First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
- Next we degrease everything and fix chips.
- The surface is prepared and primed.
- We spray the new white (or other colour) finish.
- We leave everything to cure, generally until the next day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
Getting a price
If you’re in Staffin and want a price, 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.
Related advice
What we’re called out for in Staffin
Avocado, pampas and pink suites were everywhere in the 70s 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 doesn’t 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
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the price covers travel
- How the colour is matched
- Aftercare advice
- How soon you can use it again
DIY repairs versus a professional job
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.
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.
Staffin and the surrounding area
Staffin (Gaelic: Stafainn) is in Highland. Customers in Staffin get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed price from your pictures, then a visit to do the work. Staffin is one of 253 places in Highland where we work.
We cover every part of IV51 and the streets around it. If you’re just outside Staffin, we cover Kilmaluag (5 miles north-west), Uig (6 miles west), Clachamish (11 miles south-west), An t-Aodann Ban (14 miles south-west) and Portree (15 miles south). Some remote addresses need extra planning, so it’s best to call first.
Landmarks near Staffin
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Staffin Primary School and Skye, among other places. A little further out are Isle Of Skye Ecomuseum (1.3 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Beinn Mheadhonach and Loch Cleap.
Work for landlords and builders
Letting agents frequently send us photos straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
Questions from Staffin
Can a coloured bath be made white?
Yes. We resurface it in white with it left in place.
Can you price it without visiting?
In nearly every case. If pictures don’t show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Usually, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
How do I book?
Send pictures through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787, and we’ll take it from there.
Will there be a smell?
It depends on the job, but frequently a little. Open windows and an extractor fan help.
Do you cover the entire of Highland?
We cover the whole UK, including Staffin and the rest of Highland. Send your postcode with your pictures and we will confirm dates.
Will it make a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.
Are there extra charges for Staffin?
Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.
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