East Lothian · Scotland
Coloured suite to white in Whitekirk, East Lothian
Resurfacing coloured baths, basins and trays in white for homes and businesses in Whitekirk and across East Lothian. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- Faded or patchy colour
About our coloured bath resurfacing in Whitekirk
Most suites take one or two days. Everything is resurfaced where it stands, so there’s no plumbing or tiling. We work on coloured shower trays, whole bathroom suites and coloured basins, and people most often call us about a dated coloured suite you’d like in white and a suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom.
Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do. Treat it like any resurfaced bath: gentle cleaners, no suction mats.
- Location
- Whitekirk (EH42)
- Area hub
- East Lothian
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Common questions in Whitekirk
What about the toilet?
Ask us. The inside of a bowl is always wet and scrubbed, so we’ll tell you what will last.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Usually, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
Can you price it without visiting?
Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures can’t show what we need.
Will you leave a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and we clean up when we have finished.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. The price only changes if you agree.
Do you work in Whitekirk?
Yes. We work across the UK and come to Whitekirk and the rest of East Lothian. Send pictures and we will quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses across East Lothian.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Landlords are frequently glad to have it sorted.
For landlords and businesses
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, so there is no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
What we do, step by step
We begin by going over the job with you, so there are no surprises. Then the area is sheeted and masked and we start. It normally takes one to two days for a full suite, and we will keep you posted as we go.
- First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
- Next we degrease everything and fix chips.
- The surface is prepared and primed.
- We spray the new white (or other colour) finish.
- Once cured, normally by the following day, the suite is ready.
Before we arrive
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
Ask for a price
For a price in Whitekirk, the easiest route is pictures: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Related advice
DIY repairs versus a professional job
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, and the work is guaranteed.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
What we’re called out for in Whitekirk
Avocado, pampas and pink suites were everywhere in the 70s and 80s, and many are still sound. The problem is typically the colour, not the bath.
These are the problems we’re asked about most:
- 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
- Faded or patchy colour
Questions to ask before you book
- What protection goes down before work starts
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- What aftercare is recommended
- Whether they match the colour on site
How we price coloured bath resurfacing
Resurfacing from £350. There is no area surcharge for Whitekirk. What changes the price is:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Whether we combine several jobs
- The material and finish
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
How to get a fixed quote
Phone pictures are fine, there’s no need for anything special. Just ensure we can see:
- Natural light rather than flash
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Where you are, by postcode
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them to us with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price. There’s no charge for the quote and you’re under no obligation.
Places near Whitekirk
What else we do in Whitekirk
Our work in Whitekirk
Whitekirk is about 7 miles north-east of Haddington, in East Lothian. We visit homes and businesses in Whitekirk and the surrounding area, so there’s no workshop to go to. We work in all 48 towns and villages in East Lothian, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Edinburgh, about 22 miles away.
All of EH42 is within our area. From Binning Wood Road and West Road or a nearby road, we can come to you. We also cover the places around Whitekirk: Smeaton (2 miles south), Preston (2 miles south), Phantassie (2 miles south), East Linton (3 miles south) and North Berwick (4 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Haddington (7 miles south-west), Dunbar (5 miles east), Tranent (13 miles south-west), Prestonpans (14 miles west), Cockenzie and Port Seton (12 miles west) and Wallyford (15 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Whitekirk
In Whitekirk, that means homes near Parish Church, among other places. The closest station to Whitekirk is East Linton station, roughly 2.6 miles south. Well-known places in the area include National Museum of Flight (3.2 miles south-west) and Edington Cottage Hospital (3.5 miles north-west). Open spaces near Whitekirk include North Berwick Law.
When we’d advise against a repair
A repair is not always the answer, and we’d rather say so up front. We can’t 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 pictures and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
What we work on
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Whole bathroom suites
- Coloured shower trays
- Coloured basins
Repair or replace: which is better?
Swapping a coloured suite for a white one involves new sanitaryware, a plumber and a tiler. Resurfacing changes the colour with everything left in place. Prices start from £350. 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 you know the cost before booking.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Whitekirk
- Work done at your home or business
- One price list for the entire UK
- We leave the room as we found it
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
Read our prices page and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
