Essex · England
Coloured suite to white in Abberton, Essex
Coloured bath resurfacing for Abberton, without a refit. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, then we come to you.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- Faded or patchy colour
Coloured bath resurfacing at your home in Abberton
We resurface the bath, basin and tray in place, so there’s no plumbing or tiling. A full suite is normally done in one to two days. Common call-outs are for a suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom and a dated coloured suite you’d like in white, on avocado, pampas and pink baths, coloured shower trays and whole bathroom suites.
Every job is backed for twelve months. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back. Look after the new finish like a re-enamelled bath: mild cleaners and no suction mats.
- Location
- Abberton (CO5)
- Area hub
- Essex
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Abberton and nearby
Abberton is about 4 miles south of Colchester, in Essex. We agree a date that works for you, and you will know when to expect us, so you’re not left waiting in all day. We work in all 644 towns and villages across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 49 miles away.
All of CO5 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. From Edward Marke Drive, Fingringhoe Road and Pyefleet View or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. We also travel to Langenhoe (1 mile south), Fingringhoe (1 mile north-east), Berechurch (2 miles north), East Donyland (2 miles north-east) and Rowhedge (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Colchester (4 miles north), Braintree (15 miles west), Clacton-on-Sea (10 miles east), Maldon (12 miles south-west), Witham (12 miles west) and Camulodunum (4 miles north-west).
Around Abberton
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Lion pub, Langenhoe Community Primary School and Pre-School and Church of St Andrew. The nearest railway station is Wivenhoe station, about 2.4 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Colchester Castle (3.9 miles north) and Essex County Hospital (3.8 miles north). The countryside around Abberton includes Roman River Valley.
Work for landlords and builders
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.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
DIY kit or professional repair?
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, 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 is not prepared the repair won’t last.
Abberton: your questions answered
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Normally, yes. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed price without visiting.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
How do I book?
Just pictures, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, we only need access to the room.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Is there a call-out fee?
No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Can pets and children be at home?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we’re working in. We will let you know when it’s safe to use again.
What about the toilet?
Ask us. A toilet bowl is constantly wet, so we will tell you what will last.
Will the price change on the day?
Your quote covers the damage in the photos. If there is more, we will tell you before starting.
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What else we do in Abberton
What affects the price in Abberton
Prices start from £350. We give every job a fixed quote from photos. These are the things that affect it:
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- What the surface is made of
- The size and number of damaged areas
- How easy the damage is to reach
A repair typically costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send pictures and we will give you the exact figure.
How to get a fixed price
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what we need:
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
There’s no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
When to call us in Abberton
Avocado, pampas and pink suites were everywhere in the 70s and 80s, and many are still sound. The problem is usually the colour, not the bath.
People usually call us after spotting one of these:
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- Faded or patchy colour
- A suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
Comparing quotes
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- What preparation is included
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- What protection goes down before work starts
When a repair is not the answer
It helps to know what we can’t 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 pictures and we’ll say what we think.
Surfaces we repair
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Coloured basins
- Whole bathroom suites
- Coloured shower trays
What we do, step by step
On the day itself, there’s little for you to do. Let us in and show us the room, and we’ll get on with it. Most visits take a day or two, depending on how many items.
- First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
- We clean, degrease and repair any chips.
- We key the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- We spray on the new finish in white or your chosen colour.
- Each item is left to cure, usually ready the day after.
Before we arrive
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Let us know about parking or access
- Ensure the area is dry
Getting a price
For a price in Abberton, 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.
Advice
Repair or replace in Abberton?
Swapping a coloured suite for a white one involves new sanitaryware, a plumber and a tiler. Resurfacing turns it white without taking anything out. Prices start from £350. Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Why book with us
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- We leave the room as we found it
- Everything repaired in place
Read our full price list and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
