Devon · England
Coloured suite to white in Whimple, Devon
Local coloured bath resurfacing for Whimple: a fixed quote from pictures, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Faded or patchy colour
- A suite that does not match a new bathroom
Common questions in Whimple
Do you cover Whimple?
Yes, we do. Repair technicians travel to Whimple from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
Yes, regularly. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we are working in. We will tell you when the room can be used again.
What happens after I send pictures?
You get a fixed quote and available dates. If anything’s unclear, we’ll ask for another photo.
Can you turn my avocado bath white?
Yes. It’s resurfaced in white where it stands.
Do I need to be at home?
We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
What about the toilet?
Ask us. The inside of a bowl is always wet and scrubbed, so we will advise honestly before quoting.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Landlords are often glad to have it sorted before the end of a tenancy.
How we handle coloured bath resurfacing in Whimple
Most suites take one or two days. We resurface the bath, basin and tray in place, with no new plumbing or tiling. Whether it’s a suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom and faded or patchy colour, we can generally put it right, on coloured basins, avocado, pampas and pink baths and whole bathroom suites alike.
You are covered for a year from the day of the repair. Just call us if there is a problem and we will come back. Care for the new finish like a re-enamelled bath: gentle cleaners, no suction mats.
- Area
- Whimple (EX5)
- Region
- Devon
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What a repair cannot fix
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’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Coloured basins
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Whole bathroom suites
- Coloured shower trays
How we price coloured bath resurfacing
Resurfacing from £350. We don’t charge extra for travel to Whimple. The price depends on:
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- The colour and finish to match
- How many items we do on one visit
- The material
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. The full price is agreed before you book, with no extras added later.
Quotes from your pictures
When you take your photos, a few simple things make all the difference:
- A wider photo showing the entire suite
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- The material, if you know it
Email us a photo of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, with your EX5 postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
Towns and villages near Whimple
Also in Whimple
About Whimple
Whimple is about 7 miles north-west of Sidmouth, in Devon. Anywhere in EX5, we carry out the work at your property. Whimple is one of 586 towns and villages in Devon where we work.
We work across EX5 and the streets around it. From Church Road, Rectory Close and Grove Road or a nearby road, we can come to you. Close by, we cover Aller Grove (1 mile south-east), Allercombe (2 miles south), Rockbeare (2 miles south-west), Talaton (2 miles north-east) and Marsh Green (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Exeter (8 miles south-west), Exmouth (10 miles south), Tiverton (11 miles north-west), Sidmouth (7 miles south-east), Honiton (7 miles east) and Dawlish (14 miles south).
Landmarks near Whimple
Our clients here include homes close to Church of St Mary, Cranbrook Ecology Park and Whimple Primary School, among other places. There is a railway station in Whimple itself: Whimple station. Further afield, we also cover the area around Ottery Heritage Museum (3.5 miles east) and Heavitree Isolation Hospital (5.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Whimple include Aylesbeare Common RSPB reserve.
What we are called out for in Whimple
Avocado, pampas and pink suites were everywhere in the 70s and 80s, and many are still sound. The problem is generally the colour, not the bath.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Faded or patchy colour
- A suite that does not match a new bathroom
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
Before booking anyone
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- How changes to the job are handled
- What aftercare is recommended
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
How the visit works
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 in most cases. The room is left tidy and ready to use once it has cured.
- The room is protected and ventilated.
- Next we degrease everything and fix chips.
- We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- The new white, or other colour, finish is sprayed on.
- Each item is left to cure, typically ready the next day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know about parking or access
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
How to get a price
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three pictures through our quote form or call us. We will tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
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Should you replace it?
Replacing a coloured suite means new sanitaryware, a plumber and a tiler. Resurfacing turns it white without taking anything out. Our coloured bath resurfacing starts from £350. The price depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed price from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Whimple
- Same prices wherever you are
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Everything repaired in place
- Colour mixed on the day to match
Take a look at our full price list and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
For landlords and businesses
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
For anyone letting property in or around Whimple, we will quote for several properties at once. Send photos for each one and we will price them together.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. 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.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
