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Coloured Bath Resurfacing in Tuckenhay

Resurfacing coloured baths, basins and trays in white for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Tuckenhay. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • Faded or patchy colour
  • A suite that does not match a new bathroom
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Trusted coloured bath resurfacing in Tuckenhay

How we handle coloured bath resurfacing in Tuckenhay

Most suites take one or two days. We resurface the bath, basin and tray in place, with no new plumbing or tiling. Common call-outs are for a suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom and faded or patchy colour, in avocado, pampas and pink baths, coloured shower trays and whole bathroom suites.

The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there’s a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it. Treat it like any resurfaced bath: gentle cleaners, no suction mats.

Where
Tuckenhay (TQ9)
Region
Devon
Warranty
12 months on all our work
Price
From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: an old basin refinished to bright white

Landlord and trade work in Tuckenhay

Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, so there’s no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. Several plots can be done in one visit.

For anyone letting property in or around Tuckenhay, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send photos for each one and we’ll price them together.

Signs you need coloured bath resurfacing in Tuckenhay

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.

These are the problems we’re asked about most:

  • A suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom
  • A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
  • Selling or letting a home with an old suite
  • Faded or patchy colour

What to look for in a quote

  • What aftercare is recommended
  • How the room is protected while they work
  • If travel is included in the price
  • Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?

10 questions to ask before you book

What we do, step by step

We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you know when to expect us. On site, it takes one to two days for a full suite for most jobs. We leave the room clean and you will know when it can be used.

  1. First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
  2. Next we degrease everything and fix chips.
  3. We key the surface and apply a bonding primer.
  4. We spray on the new finish in white or your chosen colour.
  5. Once cured, normally by the next day, the suite is ready.

Preparing for the visit

  • Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
  • Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
  • Clear the area around the damage

How to get a price

For a price in Tuckenhay, the easiest route is pictures: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.

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DIY repairs versus a professional job

DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair will not last.

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.

Your questions about coloured bath resurfacing in Tuckenhay

Will the price change on the day?

Your quote covers the damage in the pictures. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.

Do you charge for travel?

No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.

Is it safe with children and pets around?

On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, so the repair isn’t disturbed while it cures.

Is there any odour?

A little, depending on the job. Open windows and an extractor fan help.

What happens next?

You’ll get a fixed quote back, plus dates. There is no obligation to book.

What about the toilet?

Talk to us first. The inside of a bowl is always wet and scrubbed, so we’ll tell you what will last.

It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?

Yes, regularly. Removing the old work can add time, and that is in the quote.

Is repairing better than replacing?

In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it is not worth repairing, we will tell you.

Tuckenhay and the surrounding area

Tuckenhay is about 5 miles south-west of Paignton, in Devon. Across the TQ9 area, we come to you. We cover 586 places across Devon, from the larger towns to small villages.

Our technicians cover all of the TQ9 postcode area and the streets around it. We also cover the places around Tuckenhay: Bow (1 mile north-west), Cornworthy (1 mile east), Allaleigh (1 mile south), Dittisham (3 miles east) and Blackawton (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Newton Abbot (10 miles north), Teignmouth (13 miles north-east), Kingsteignton (11 miles north), Ivybridge (11 miles west), Totnes (3 miles north) and Bovey Tracey (14 miles north).

Near you in Tuckenhay

Our clients here include homes close to Maltster's Arms Public House and Church of St Peter. The nearest railway station is Totnes station, about 3.3 miles north. Further afield, we also cover the area around British Photographic Museum (2.1 miles north-west) and Totnes Community Hospital (3 miles north).

Map of Tuckenhay © OpenStreetMap contributors

What coloured bath resurfacing costs

Prices start from £350. We charge the same across the UK, including Tuckenhay. The price reflects:

  • What the surface is made of
  • The type of damage
  • How many items we do on one visit
  • How many areas need work

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 pictures, so you know the cost before you book.

How to get a fixed price

We price nearly every job from photos. This is what to send:

  • Any earlier repairs or coatings
  • Something in shot to show the size
  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
  • Any details about the material

The quickest way to a price is to send two or three photos using our quote form or call us. We’ll say straight away whether it can be repaired.

What a repair cannot fix

A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:

  • 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)

If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think before booking.

Materials we repair

  • Coloured basins
  • Coloured shower trays
  • Whole bathroom suites
  • Avocado, pampas and pink baths

Repair or replace: which is better?

Replacing a coloured suite means a plumber, a tiler and new taps. Refinishing it in white turns it white with everything left in place. Our coloured bath resurfacing starts from £350. Our prices are the same across the UK, so there is no premium for Tuckenhay. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.

Why choose Surface Doctor in Tuckenhay

  • Rooms protected and left tidy
  • Free fixed quotes from pictures
  • Most jobs done in one visit
  • CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited

Take a look at our prices page or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.

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