Dorset · England
Coloured suite to white in Throop, Dorset
Coloured bath resurfacing in and around Throop: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
Throop questions
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it is not worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
Do you come to Throop?
We do. We send a technician to Throop for every job, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
How soon can you come?
Your quote comes with available dates. If it’s urgent, say so and we will do what we can.
What about the toilet?
Ask us. A toilet bowl is constantly wet, so we’ll advise honestly before quoting.
Do I have to be there?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Is there any odour?
A little, depending on the job. Open windows and an extractor fan help.
Which areas do you work in?
We work UK-wide. Prices don’t change with location.
Coloured bath resurfacing at your home in Throop
A full suite is usually done in one to two days. We resurface the bath, basin and tray in place, with no new plumbing or tiling. We are frequently asked to fix a suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom and faded or patchy colour, on whole bathroom suites, coloured shower trays and coloured basins.
Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we explain what it covers before you book. Treat it like any resurfaced bath: mild cleaners and no suction mats.
- Where
- Throop (BH8, BH9)
- County
- Dorset
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
How the visit works
From the moment we arrive, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. We mask off everything nearby, the work takes one to two days for a full suite, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
- Each item is cleaned, degreased and any chips repaired.
- 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 next day, the suite is ready.
Before we arrive
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Ensure the area is dry
- Have a window or extractor fan available
How to get a price
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through.
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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. Refinishing it in white 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 Throop
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Everything repaired in place
- A year’s guarantee on all work
Read our prices page and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
When a repair is not the answer
A repair isn’t right for every job, including:
- 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.
Surfaces we repair
- Coloured shower trays
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Whole bathroom suites
- Coloured basins
About Throop
Throop is about 1 mile north-east of Muscliff, in Dorset. Whether you’re in the middle of Throop or on the outskirts, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. We work in 462 places in Dorset.
Postcode districts we cover here: BH8 and BH9. You’ll find streets such as Careys Road, Ashurst Road and Broadway Lane. Nearby, we also work in West Hurn (1 mile north-east), Merritown (1 mile north), Muscliff (1 mile south-west), Strouden Park (1 mile south) and Townsend (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Christchurch (4 miles east), Wimborne Minster (6 miles north-west), Blandford Forum (15 miles north-west), Verwood (8 miles north), Ferndown (4 miles north-west) and Broadstone (6 miles west).
Around Throop
We visit homes around Bournemouth School for Girls, Queen's Park and Muscliff Primary School, among other places. Throop’s nearest station is Pokesdown station, about 2.4 miles south. Further afield, we also cover the area around Castlepoint Shopping Centre (0.7 miles south) and Christchurch Castle (3.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Throop include St Catherine's Hill.
DIY kit or professional repair?
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is typically cheaper.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.
Work for landlords and builders
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Throop use us as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it generally costs far less than a refit.
Places near Throop
Also in Throop
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £350. There’s no area surcharge for Throop. What changes the price is:
- Doing more than one item at once
- How easy the damage is to reach
- What kind of damage it is
- How much damage there is
We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Throop. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Quotes from your pictures
You can take the photos on your phone. Ensure they show:
- A photo taken from further back
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Something in shot to show the size
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them over with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote. There’s no charge for the quote and you’re under no obligation.
What we’re called out for in Throop
Coloured suites were fitted in huge numbers in the 1970s and 80s, and plenty are still in good condition. It’s generally the colour that dates them, not the condition.
The things clients typically mention when they call include:
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- Faded or patchy colour
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- A suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom
What your quote should include
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- Aftercare advice
- How your room will be protected
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
