Somerset · England
Coloured Bath Resurfacing for Thorncombe homes
Coloured bath resurfacing in Thorncombe without the cost of replacing. Get a fixed price from your photos, then book a visit.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- A suite that does not match a new bathroom
Coloured bath resurfacing in Thorncombe without replacing anything
A full suite is typically done in one to two days. Everything is resurfaced where it stands, with no new plumbing or tiling. Common call-outs are for a dated coloured suite you’d like in white and a suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom, in whole bathroom suites, coloured shower trays and avocado, pampas and pink baths.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. Just call us if there is a problem and we’ll come back. Treat it like any resurfaced bath: mild cleaners and no suction mats.
- Where
- Thorncombe (TA20)
- Area hub
- Somerset
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
FAQs for Thorncombe
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
Your quote covers the damage in the photos. If there is more, we’ll tell you before starting.
Can you turn my avocado bath white?
Yes. It’s resurfaced in white where it stands.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners.
When can you do it?
That depends on our diary for your area. Send photos with your postcode and we’ll reply with the earliest dates.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and we’ll quote them together.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
For landlords and businesses
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in Somerset and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, pictures and access details and we’ll handle the rest.
Why repair rather than replace?
Swapping a coloured suite for a white one 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. A repair normally costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Thorncombe
- No need to remove anything
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Work done at your home or business
- Colour mixed on the day to match
See our prices page and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
What happens on the day
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, protect the area, and get on with the job, which generally takes a day or two, depending on how many items. If anything looks different from your pictures, we will talk to you before going ahead.
- First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
- 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.
- We leave everything to cure, normally until the day after.
Getting ready for the visit
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Have a window or extractor fan available
Get a quote
We price from photos so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through.
Related advice
Also in Thorncombe
When to call us in Thorncombe
Avocado, pampas and pink suites were everywhere in the 70s and 80s, and many are still sound. The problem is normally the colour, not the bath.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- A suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- Faded or patchy colour
Comparing quotes
- Whether they match the colour on site
- How to look after the finish
- How changes to the job are handled
- If travel is included in the price
Our work in Thorncombe
Thorncombe is about 5 miles south-east of Chard, in Somerset. Whether you are in the middle of Thorncombe or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Thorncombe is one of 640 towns and villages in Somerset where we work.
Our visits in TA20 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. From High Street, Chard Street and Fore Street or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. Close by, we cover Blackdown (1 mile east), Winsham (2 miles north), Greenham (2 miles north-east), Netherhay (3 miles north-east) and Drimpton (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Yeovil (14 miles north-east), Chard (5 miles north-west), Crewkerne (6 miles north-east), Ilminster (7 miles north), Preston Plucknett (13 miles north-east) and Martock (11 miles north-east).
What’s near Thorncombe
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Parish Church of St Mary, among other places. Nearby you’ll also find Chard Community Hospital (4.4 miles north-west) and Marshwood Castle (3.9 miles south-east). Not far away are Payne's Down.
Honest limits
We will not take on work that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- 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’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Materials we repair
- Coloured shower trays
- Coloured basins
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Whole bathroom suites
How we price coloured bath resurfacing
Prices start from £350. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price depends on:
- What kind of damage it is
- The colour and finish to match
- How many items we do on one visit
- The material
We do not add extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
How to get a fixed quote
You can take the pictures on your phone. Ensure they show:
- A photo taken from further back
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- What it’s made of, if you know
There’s no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
