Na h-Eileanan Siar · Scotland

Coloured Bath Resurfacing in Upper Coll

Our repair technicians come to Upper Coll for resurfacing coloured baths, basins and trays in white. Everything is done in place, and the work is guaranteed.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
  • Selling or letting a home with an old suite
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Need coloured bath resurfacing in Upper Coll?

Can I fix it myself?

It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is generally the cheaper route.

What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.

Coloured bath resurfacing in Upper Coll, done in place

A full suite is usually done in one to two days. Everything is resurfaced where it stands, so there is no plumbing or tiling. Common call-outs are for a dated coloured suite you’d like in white and faded or patchy colour, across avocado, pampas and pink baths, coloured basins and coloured shower trays.

Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do. Care for the new finish like a re-enamelled bath: mild cleaners and no suction mats.

Before and after: an old basin refinished to bright white
Area
Upper Coll (HS2)
Region
Na h-Eileanan Siar
Guarantee
A year, on every repair
Quote
From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026

FAQs for Upper Coll

Will the price change on the day?

The price is fixed for what the pictures show. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.

Do I need to be at home?

We need someone to let us in. You don’t need to watch us work.

How soon can you come?

Your quote comes with available dates. Tell us if you need it done quickly.

What does coloured bath resurfacing cost?

Resurfacing from £350. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from pictures. You know the full cost before anything is booked.

I rent my home. Can I book you?

Yes. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.

What do you need from me?

Just photos, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, we only need access to the room.

Can I get a quote without a visit?

Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the photos can’t show what we need.

Do you cover Upper Coll?

We do. Technicians travel to Upper Coll from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.

Work for landlords and builders

We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send photos, the address and how to get access and we’ll arrange it.

For anyone letting property in or around Upper Coll, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send pictures for each address and we’ll price them together.

Signs you need coloured bath resurfacing in Upper Coll

Avocado, pampas and pink suites were everywhere in the 70s and 80s, and many are still sound. It’s generally the colour that dates them, not the condition.

You may need us if you’ve spotted any of these:

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

Comparing quotes

  • Whether the colour is mixed to match
  • Whether the price covers travel
  • What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
  • How the room is protected while they work

How to compare quotes

How we price coloured bath resurfacing

Prices start from £350. We give every job a fixed quote from pictures. These are the things that affect it:

  • The material
  • What kind of damage it is
  • Unusual colours or finishes
  • Access to the area

What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed price from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.

Quotes from your pictures

Before you send photos, a few simple things make all the difference:

  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • Where you are, by postcode
  • One picture of the entire suite
  • One sharp close-up of the damage

If you’re in Upper Coll and want a price, pictures are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.

Our work in Upper Coll

Upper Coll (Gaelic: Col Uarach) is in Na h-Eileanan Siar. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Upper Coll is one of 87 places in Na h-Eileanan Siar we cover.

Here we cover the HS2 postcode area. If you’re just outside Upper Coll, we cover Aird Tong (1 mile south), Tong (1 mile south-west), Bac (2 miles north-east), Newmarket (3 miles south-west) and Steinis (3 miles south). Some remote addresses need extra planning, so call us to arrange it.

Around Upper Coll

Other landmarks nearby include Lewis Loom Centre (3.6 miles south-west) and Western Isles Hospital (3 miles south-west). Not far away are Loch Àirigh na Lic.

Map of Upper Coll © OpenStreetMap contributors

The process

We work cleanly and quietly, so you can stay at home while we’re there. We protect the area first, then the job itself takes a day or two, depending on how many items. Before we leave, we explain the curing time and the aftercare.

  1. We protect the room and ventilate it.
  2. We clean, degrease and repair any 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 day after, the suite is ready.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
  • Open a window if you can
  • Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access

Ask for a price

The quickest way to a price is to send two or three pictures through our quote form or call us. We’ll tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.

Get a fixed quote

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Repair or replace: which is better?

Replacing a coloured suite involves a plumber, a tiler and new taps. Resurfacing changes the colour without taking anything out. Our coloured bath resurfacing starts from £350. Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Upper Coll. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.

What you get with us

  • Fixed prices from your photos
  • Colour mixed on the day to match
  • We leave the room as we found it
  • No extra charge for your area

Read our full price list or bath cost comparison.

When we’d advise against a repair

Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:

  • 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 pictures and we will give you a straight answer before booking.

Surfaces we repair

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