Orkney Islands · Scotland
Coloured Bath Resurfacing in Tingwall
Coloured bath resurfacing for Tingwall, without a refit. Send us pictures for a fixed price, then we come to you.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- A suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom
What coloured bath resurfacing costs
Prices start from £350. We charge the same across the UK, including Tingwall. The price reflects:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- The type of damage
- Doing more than one item at once
- The colour and finish to match
The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed quote from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Quotes from your photos
We price nearly every job from pictures. This is what we need:
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- One picture of the whole suite
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
You don’t need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
Coloured bath resurfacing at your home in Tingwall
We resurface the bath, basin and tray in place, so there is no plumbing or tiling. Most suites take one or two days. Whether it’s a suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom and faded or patchy colour, we can usually put it right, whatever the material.
Peace of mind is built in: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we explain what it covers before booking. Treat it like any resurfaced bath: gentle cleaners, no suction mats.
- Location
- Tingwall (KW17)
- Area hub
- Orkney Islands
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Common questions in Tingwall
Is a repair better than a new one?
Typically, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as householders in Tingwall.
Is there a call-out fee?
We don’t add a call-out fee. Your fixed quote includes everything.
Which areas do you work in?
Across the UK. Prices don’t change with location.
What happens if you find more damage?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
In most cases. We remove the old repair before doing a new one.
Do the materials smell?
There may be a mild smell during the work, which fades afterwards.
Can a coloured bath be made white?
Yes. It’s resurfaced in white where it stands.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Tingwall
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. 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.
Other services in Tingwall
Signs you need coloured bath resurfacing in Tingwall
Coloured suites were fitted in huge numbers in the 1970s and 80s, and many are still sound. The problem is usually the colour, not the bath.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- Faded or patchy colour
- A suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom
What your quote should include
- How the colour is matched
- What preparation is included
- If travel is included in the price
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
When a repair is not the answer
Some jobs are not right for a repair, 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)
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we repair
- Whole bathroom suites
- Coloured basins
- Coloured shower trays
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
Should you replace it?
Swapping a coloured suite for a white one means new sanitaryware, a plumber and a tiler. Resurfacing changes the colour with everything left in place. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. You’ll see the full price before booking, with no extras added later.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Tingwall
- Fixed prices from your pictures
- Most jobs done in one visit
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Same prices wherever you are
Take a look at our prices page and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Where we work around Tingwall
Tingwall is about 8 miles north-west of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. Book a date that suits you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so you are not left waiting in all day. Tingwall is one of 51 places in the Orkney Islands we cover.
Here we cover the KW17 postcode area. Nearby, we also work in Gorseness (2 miles south-east), Isbister (3 miles south), Evie (3 miles north-west), Norseman (3 miles south-west) and Settiscarth (3 miles south-west). If you’re somewhere remote, call first so we can plan the visit.
What’s near Tingwall
Further afield, we also cover the area around Langskaill House (2.3 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Loch of Brockan and Hammars Hill.
How it works
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room beforehand. We bring everything we need with us, put protection down and get going once we have agreed what we’re doing. It typically takes a day or two, depending on how many items, and you’re welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- 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.
- Each item is left to cure, usually ready the next day.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
Getting a price
To get a price, send two or three pictures through our quote form or call us. We’ll say right away if a repair is the right fix.
Advice
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
