Northumberland · England

Coloured suite to white in Amble, Northumberland

We travel to Amble for resurfacing coloured baths, basins and trays in white. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.

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

Coloured bath resurfacing for Amble homes

What coloured bath resurfacing costs

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

  • The size and number of damaged areas
  • Whether we combine several jobs
  • What kind of damage it is
  • The material

Rather than charging by the hour, we price the entire job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and doing several items at once reduces it.

How to get a fixed price

Photographing the damage takes a minute, and it saves a visit. Try to send:

  • A picture taken from further back
  • What it’s made of, if you know
  • 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 over with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed price back. Quotes are free and you’re under no obligation.

About our coloured bath resurfacing in Amble

Everything is resurfaced where it stands, with no new plumbing or tiling. Most suites take one or two days. We work on coloured shower trays, whole bathroom suites and coloured basins, and the jobs we see most are selling or letting a home with an old suite and faded or patchy colour.

We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you’re not left on your own once we’ve gone. Care for the new finish like a re-enamelled bath: gentle cleaners, no suction mats.

Location
Amble (NE65)
County
Northumberland
Warranty
A year, on every repair
Quotes
From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Basin with yellowed glaze resurfaced to a clean white finish

What we are called out for in Amble

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

The things clients normally mention when they call are:

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

What your quote should include

  • Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
  • Whether a trained technician does the job
  • Whether they match the colour on site
  • Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT

How to compare quotes

Repair or replace: which is better?

Replacing a coloured suite means a plumber, a tiler and new taps. Resurfacing turns it white without taking anything out. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. You will see the full price before you book, with nothing added on the day.

Why us?

  • A year’s guarantee on all work
  • Nothing taken out or refitted
  • Normally one visit, start to finish
  • Straight answers about what a repair can do

See our full price list and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.

Honest limits

A repair isn’t right for every job, for example:

  • 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 pictures and we will tell you honestly before you book.

What we work on

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

What we do, step by step

We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you’re not left guessing. Once we’re there, the work takes a day or two, depending on how many items in most cases. The room is left tidy.

  1. First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
  2. Each item is cleaned, degreased and any chips repaired.
  3. We prepare 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 next day, the suite is ready.

Preparing for the visit

  • Let us know if it has been repaired before
  • Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
  • Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible

Get a quote

Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the entire suite, include your postcode and send them over. You’ll get a fixed price, not an estimate.

Send pictures for a quote

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Amble and nearby

Amble is about 11 miles north of Ashington, in Northumberland. We visit homes and businesses in Amble, so you don’t need to take anything anywhere. Amble is one of 189 towns and villages in Northumberland we cover. You can also see our page for Newcastle upon Tyne, about 24 miles away.

Jobs in NE65 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include High Street, Northumbria Terrace and King Edward Street. You will find Amble on the A1068 and B6345, so it’s easy for us to reach. If you are just outside Amble, we cover High Hauxley (1 mile south-east), Warkworth (1 mile north-west), Low Hauxley (2 miles south-east), Birling (2 miles north-west) and Togston (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Blyth (15 miles south), Ashington (11 miles south), Morpeth (12 miles south), Bedlington (14 miles south), Alnwick (7 miles north-west) and Newbiggin-by-the-Sea (10 miles south).

Near you in Amble

Typical jobs here are in homes near Amble First School, James Calvert Spence College and Church of St Cuthbert and the streets around them. The closest station to Amble is Acklington station, roughly 3.2 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Warkworth Castle (1.5 miles north-west) and Amble Urban District (within half a mile north-west). Green spaces nearby include Coquet Island.

Map of Amble © OpenStreetMap contributors

Questions from Amble

Is it safe with children and pets around?

Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we’re working in. We will tell you when the room can be used again.

What happens if you find more damage?

It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. You decide whether to go ahead.

What about the toilet?

Talk to us first. The inside of a bowl is always wet and scrubbed, so we will tell you what will last.

What happens once I’ve sent 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. We resurface it in white with it left in place.

Can you do more than one item on the same visit?

Of course, and it usually saves money. Send pictures of everything together and we will quote them together.

How soon can you come?

It depends on the time of year and where you are. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.

Do you cover Amble?

We do. Technicians travel to Amble from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.

DIY repairs versus a professional job

If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.

A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it does not stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.

Landlord and trade work in Amble

We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Amble as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it normally costs far less than a refit.

Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover. We can visit several plots in one trip.

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