Orkney Islands · Scotland
Coloured suite to white in Tenston, Orkney Islands
Our technicians come to Tenston for resurfacing coloured baths, basins and trays in white. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- Faded or patchy colour
What happens on the day
Once we’re through the door, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. We mask off everything nearby, the work takes a day or two, depending on how many items, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- We protect the room and ventilate it.
- Next we degrease everything and fix chips.
- We key the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- We spray on the new finish in white or your chosen colour.
- Once cured, normally by the following day, the suite is ready.
How to prepare
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
- Make sure the area is dry
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
Getting a price
For a price in Tenston, the easiest route is pictures: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
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How we handle coloured bath resurfacing in Tenston
We resurface the bath, basin and tray in place, so there’s no plumbing or tiling. Most suites take one or two days. Typical jobs include selling or letting a home with an old suite and faded or patchy colour, across coloured shower trays, whole bathroom suites and avocado, pampas and pink baths.
You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Tenston as everywhere else we work. Look after the new finish like a re-enamelled bath: gentle cleaners, no suction mats.
- Where
- Tenston (KW16)
- Area hub
- Orkney Islands
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Tenston and nearby
Tenston is about 12 miles west of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. Tenston is one of 51 places in the Orkney Islands we cover.
Our repair technicians cover all of KW16. Other places close to Tenston include Wasbister (1 mile south), Russland (2 miles north-east), Hourston (2 miles north-east), Skeabrae (3 miles north) and Harray (3 miles east). Remote and island addresses take a little more planning, so call us to arrange it.
Near you in Tenston
Nearby you will also find Skara Brae Visitor Centre (2.8 miles north-west). Open spaces near Tenston include Mill Dam of Rango and Hill of Miffia.
What we’re called out for in Tenston
Avocado, pampas and pink suites were everywhere in the 70s and 80s, and many are still sound. It’s generally the colour that dates them, not the condition.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- A suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- Faded or patchy colour
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- When it can be used again
For landlords and businesses
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
Hospitality businesses 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.
Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacing a coloured suite involves new sanitaryware, a plumber and a tiler. Refinishing it in white changes the colour without taking anything out. Prices start from £350. Compared with replacing, repairing usually costs far less, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Tenston
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- No extra charge for your area
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
Take a look at our pricing and bath cost comparison.
FAQs for Tenston
Will it make a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
In most cases. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so let us know about it.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, frequently. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.
Do you work in Tenston?
Yes, we do. We send a technician to Tenston for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures cannot show what we need.
Is there a call-out fee?
We do not add a call-out fee. Your fixed quote includes everything.
How do I book?
Just photos, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, access to the room.
What a repair cannot fix
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- 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 pictures and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
What we work on
- Coloured basins
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Coloured shower trays
- Whole bathroom suites
Can I fix it myself?
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it does not stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
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 then the old filler has to be removed first.
What affects the price in Tenston
Prices start from £350. We give every job a fixed quote from photos. These are the things that affect it:
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- What kind of damage it is
- What the surface is made of
- How many items we do on one visit
What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed quote from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
Quotes from your pictures
Most quotes are done from photos alone. To help us price it:
- Details of any past repairs
- Natural light rather than flash
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- The material, if you know it
Send us a picture of the damage and one of the entire item, with your KW16 postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
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