Orkney Islands · Scotland
Coloured Bath Resurfacing for Tankerness homes
Local coloured bath resurfacing for Tankerness: a fixed quote from photos, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- A suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom
Coloured bath resurfacing in Tankerness, done in place
A full suite is normally done in one to two days. Everything is resurfaced where it stands, with no new plumbing or tiling. Whether it’s faded or patchy colour and a dated coloured suite you’d like in white, we can typically put it right.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something isn’t right in that time, we come back and put it right. Treat it like any resurfaced bath: gentle cleaners, no suction mats.
- Area
- Tankerness (KW17)
- Area hub
- Orkney Islands
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Can I fix it myself?
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, 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.
For landlords and businesses
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Tankerness use us as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it normally costs far less than a refit.
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, so there is no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
Common problems we fix in Tankerness
Avocado, pampas and pink suites were everywhere in the 70s and 80s, and plenty are still in good condition. It’s normally the colour that dates them, not the condition.
Common reasons people in Tankerness contact us are:
- Faded or patchy colour
- 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
Comparing quotes
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- How to look after the finish
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
Should you replace it?
Replacing a coloured suite involves a plumber, a tiler and new taps. Refinishing it in white changes the colour with everything left in place. Our coloured bath resurfacing starts from £350. Compared with replacing, a repair is usually a fraction of the price, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
Why book with us
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Most jobs done in one visit
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Nothing taken out or refitted
Read our prices page or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Tankerness and nearby
Tankerness is about 4 miles east of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. Wherever you are in the KW17 postcode area, we come to you. Tankerness is one of 51 towns and villages in the Orkney Islands we cover.
Postcode districts we cover here: KW17. We also cover the places around Tankerness: Toab (1 mile south), Upper Sanday (3 miles south), Kirkwall (4 miles west), St Mary's (5 miles south-west) and Balfour (6 miles north-west). Remote and island addresses take a little more planning, so it’s best to call first.
Around Tankerness
We visit homes around St Andrew's Burial-Ground. Other landmarks nearby include Balfour Hospital (4.7 miles west) and Bishop's Palace (4.5 miles west). For a walk, there is Mull Head Nature Reserve and Loch of Tankerness.
Prices and what affects them
Resurfacing from £350. There’s no charge for travel to Tankerness. The price depends on:
- How many areas need work
- How hard the colour is to match
- Whether we combine several jobs
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Tankerness. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Quotes from your photos
Two or three clear pictures are generally enough. It helps if you send:
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- One picture of the whole suite
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Any details about the material
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the entire suite, include your postcode and send them over. You’ll get a fixed price, not an estimate.
When we would advise against a repair
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)
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we work on
- Coloured shower trays
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Whole bathroom suites
- Coloured basins
The process
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, cover and mask the work area, and get on with the job, which generally takes one to two days for a full suite. If anything looks different from your pictures, we will talk to you before going ahead.
- We protect the room and ventilate it.
- Next we degrease everything and fix chips.
- We key the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- The new white, or other colour, finish is sprayed on.
- Once cured, normally by the day after, the suite is ready.
Getting ready for the visit
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
How to get a price
To get a price, send a couple of photos through our quote form or call us. We will tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
Advice
Common questions in Tankerness
How quickly can you book me in?
Your quote comes with available dates. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
How do I get a price for coloured bath resurfacing in Tankerness?
Resurfacing from £350. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from photos. You’ll get a fixed figure before you book.
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
The price is fixed for what the photos show. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners across the Orkney Islands.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
In most cases. The old repair comes out first, so let us know about it.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Just keep them out of the work area. We’ll tell you when the room can be used again.
Do I have to be there?
We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
What happens next?
You will get a fixed quote back. You’re under no obligation.
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