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Coloured suite to white in Whipton, Devon

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

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
  • A suite that does not match a new bathroom
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Coloured bath resurfacing near Whipton

About our coloured bath resurfacing in Whipton

A full suite is generally done in one to two days. We resurface the bath, basin and tray in place, so there is no plumbing or tiling. We’re often asked to fix faded or patchy colour and selling or letting a home with an old suite, in whole bathroom suites, coloured shower trays and avocado, pampas and pink baths.

You are covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we explain what it covers before you book. Treat it like any resurfaced bath: gentle cleaners, no suction mats.

Stained basin resurfaced to clean white (before and after)
Where
Whipton (EX1, EX4, EX2)
Area hub
Devon
Guarantee
A year, on every repair
Quote
From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

DIY kit or professional repair?

The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.

A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.

What we’re called out for in Whipton

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

It’s worth getting a quote if you see:

  • 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
  • Faded or patchy colour

Questions to ask before you book

  • Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
  • What aftercare is recommended
  • When it can be used again
  • Who will actually do the work

Choosing a repair company

Work for landlords and builders

If you manage property in Whipton, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Send photos for each one and we will come back with a combined price.

Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. We can visit several plots in one trip.

What affects the price in Whipton

Resurfacing from £350. You’ll know the full cost before you book. We take into account:

  • The colour and finish to match
  • Where the damage is and how we get to it
  • How much damage there is
  • Doing more than one item at once

What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed quote from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.

Send photos for a quote

You can take the photos on your phone. Ensure they show:

  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit
  • A picture taken from further back
  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • What it’s made of, if you know

Most clients in Whipton get their price from photos. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.

Repair or replace: which is better?

Replacing a coloured suite means a plumber, a tiler and new taps. Resurfacing changes the colour without taking anything out. Prices start from £350. Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.

Why book with us

  • We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
  • A fixed quote before booking
  • No extra charge for your area
  • No need to remove anything

Take a look at our prices page and bath cost comparison.

What happens on the day

You don’t need to empty the room beforehand. We bring everything we need with us, put protection down and start once you are happy with the plan. Most jobs take one to two days for a full suite, and you are welcome to carry on with your day while we work.

  1. The room is protected and ventilated.
  2. Each item is cleaned, degreased and any chips repaired.
  3. The surface is prepared and primed.
  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.

How to prepare

  • Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
  • Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
  • Keep children and pets away from the room on the day

How to get a price

Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire suite, we can give you a fixed quote without visiting.

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Whipton: your questions answered

Can you repair several things at once?

Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Just add the extra items to your photos and we’ll quote them together.

What about the toilet?

Talk to us first. A toilet bowl is constantly wet, so we’ll tell you what will last.

Can I get a quote without a visit?

In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the photos cannot show what we need.

When can you do it?

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

Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?

Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.

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

Yes, regularly. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.

Do the materials smell?

There may be a mild smell during the work that clears as it cures.

Will it make a mess?

Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.

When a repair is not the answer

Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair cannot fix:

  • 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 photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.

Surfaces we repair

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

Whipton and the surrounding area

Whipton is about 1 mile north-east of Exeter, in Devon. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. We work in 586 places in Devon, from the larger towns to small villages.

We cover every part of the EX1, EX4 and EX2 postcode area and the streets around it. That includes homes on Hill Lane, Bevan Road and Pinhoe Road. If you are just outside Whipton, we cover Monkerton (1 mile north-east), Pinhoe (1 mile north-east), St Loye's (1 mile south-west), Digby (1 mile south) and Clyst Heath (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Exmouth (8 miles south-east), Newton Abbot (15 miles south), Tiverton (12 miles north), Teignmouth (12 miles south), Sidmouth (11 miles east) and Honiton (14 miles east).

What’s near Whipton

Our customers here include homes close to The Star pub, Ludwell Valley Park and St Luke's Science and Sports College and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include St Luke's Science and Sports College (within half a mile east), St Boniface Church (under half a mile north) and Whipton Barton Junior School (under half a mile west). For rail, the closest station is Polsloe Bridge station, about 0.6 miles west. Further afield, we also cover the area around Rougemont Castle (1.9 miles west) and Whipton Hospital (under half a mile east). Green spaces nearby include Bowling Green Marsh RSPB reserve.

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