Cornwall · England
Coloured suite to white in Tresillian, Cornwall
Resurfacing coloured baths, basins and trays in white for householders, landlords and businesses in Tresillian. Free, fixed quotes from your pictures.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A suite that does not match a new bathroom
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
Coloured bath resurfacing at your home in Tresillian
A full suite is typically done in one to two days. Everything is resurfaced where it stands, with no new plumbing or tiling. We regularly repair coloured basins, whole bathroom suites and avocado, pampas and pink baths, and the jobs we see most are a dated coloured suite you’d like in white and a suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there is a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it. Look after the new finish like a re-enamelled bath: gentle cleaners, no suction mats.
- Location
- Tresillian (TR2)
- Area hub
- Cornwall
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What coloured bath resurfacing costs
Prices start from £350. We charge the same across the UK, including Tresillian. The price reflects:
- What kind of damage it is
- The material
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- How many areas need work
It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send photos and you will get a fixed figure.
Getting a price from photos
Before you send pictures, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Something in shot to show the size
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
There’s no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.
Should you replace it?
Swapping a coloured suite for a white one involves a plumber, a tiler and new taps. Resurfacing changes the colour with everything left in place. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed price from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Tresillian
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Nothing taken out or refitted
See our prices page and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Tresillian and the surrounding area
Tresillian is about 3 miles east of Truro, in Cornwall. 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. We work in 644 places across Cornwall.
Our visits in TR2 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Whether you live on Carne Meadows, Heron Close and Carharthen View or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. We also travel to Probus (2 miles north-east), Parkengear (2 miles east), Tregony (4 miles east), Philleigh (4 miles south) and Treworlas (5 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Truro (3 miles west), Newquay (10 miles north), Falmouth (9 miles south-west), St Austell (11 miles north-east), Camborne (14 miles west) and Redruth (11 miles west).
Near you in Tresillian
Typical jobs here are in homes near Tresillian Church and Penair School. For rail, the closest station is Truro station, roughly 3.1 miles west. Further afield, we also cover the area around Carrick (2.7 miles west) and Royal Cornwall Infirmary (3 miles south-west). Not far away are Daubuz Moors.
Questions from Tresillian
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit and until it has cured. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Yes, regularly. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
What areas do you cover?
The entire UK, including all of Cornwall. Send your postcode with your pictures and we will confirm dates.
What happens next?
We come back with a fixed price, usually with dates to choose from. You’re under no obligation.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Usually, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
Are there extra charges for Tresillian?
No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged.
Work for landlords and builders
If you manage property in Tresillian, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send photos for each address and we’ll price them together.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.
What we’re called out for in Tresillian
Coloured suites were fitted in huge numbers in the 1970s and 80s, and many are still sound. It’s usually the colour that dates them, not the condition.
The things clients generally mention when they call include:
- 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
Before booking anyone
- When it can be used again
- How changes to the job are handled
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- How your room will be protected
How it works
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive at the agreed slot, protect everything around the work area, carry out the work and tidy away. Plan for one to two days for a full suite from start to finish. Before leaving, we tell you how long to leave it and what to avoid for the first few days.
- The room is protected and ventilated.
- Each item is cleaned, degreased and any chips repaired.
- We prepare 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Let us know about parking or access
Ask for a price
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them over with your postcode, and you will get a fixed quote back. Quotes are free and you are under no obligation.
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What we cannot put right
A repair is not right for every job, for example:
- 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’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we repair
- Whole bathroom suites
- Coloured basins
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Coloured shower trays
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it won’t stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
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.
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About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
