Wigan · England
Coloured suite to white in Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan
Coloured bath resurfacing in Ashton-in-Makerfield without the cost of replacing. Get a fixed price from your pictures, then we come to you.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A suite that does not match a new bathroom
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
Coloured bath resurfacing in Ashton-in-Makerfield, done in place
A full suite is generally done in one to two days. Everything is resurfaced where it stands, so there is no plumbing or tiling. Whether it’s selling or letting a home with an old suite and faded or patchy colour, we can help, on coloured basins, coloured shower trays and whole bathroom suites alike.
Every repair is covered by our one-year guarantee. Care for the new finish like a re-enamelled bath: gentle cleaners, no suction mats.
- Location
- Ashton-in-Makerfield (WN4, WA12)
- County
- Wigan
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
The process
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive on time, protect everything around the work area, do the job and clear up. Allow one to two days for a full suite. Before we go, we’ll explain when it can be used and how to look after it.
- The room is protected and ventilated.
- Each item is cleaned, degreased and any chips repaired.
- The surface is prepared and primed.
- The new white, or other colour, finish is sprayed on.
- Each item is left to cure, generally ready the day after.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking or access
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Clear the area around the damage
How to get a price
To get a price, send a couple of photos through our quote form or call us. We’ll tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
Advice
Repair or replace: which is better?
Swapping a coloured suite for a white one means new sanitaryware, a plumber and a tiler. Resurfacing changes the colour without taking anything out. Our coloured bath resurfacing starts from £350. Instead of hourly rates, we price the entire job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Ashton-in-Makerfield
- We leave the room as we found it
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- No extra charge for your area
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
Read our full price list or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
When a repair is not the answer
In fairness, there are a few things a repair won’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)
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think.
Materials we repair
- Whole bathroom suites
- Coloured shower trays
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Coloured basins
Questions from Ashton-in-Makerfield
Do you cover the entire of Wigan?
We work UK-wide, and that includes Ashton-in-Makerfield. Prices don’t change with location.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We carry out repairs for householders, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Just keep them out of the work area. We will let you know when it’s safe to use again.
How do I get a price for coloured bath resurfacing in Ashton-in-Makerfield?
Resurfacing from £350. Because every job differs, we price from pictures. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Normally, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Is there any odour?
It depends on the job, but frequently a little. Open windows and an extractor fan help, and it soon fades.
Do you charge for travel?
There’s no separate call-out charge. Your fixed quote includes everything.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures can’t show what we need.
Landlord and trade work in Ashton-in-Makerfield
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send photos, the address and how to get access and we’ll arrange it.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
Also near Ashton-in-Makerfield
What else we do in Ashton-in-Makerfield
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £350. There’s no area surcharge for Ashton-in-Makerfield. What changes the price is:
- The type of damage
- How many items we do on one visit
- How easy the damage is to reach
- The colour and finish to match
A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Quotes from your photos
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage, and it saves a visit. Please include:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Natural light rather than flash
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them to us with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed price back. There’s no charge for the quote and no obligation.
Covering Ashton-in-Makerfield
Ashton-in-Makerfield is about 3 miles south of Wigan, in Wigan. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. Ashton-in-Makerfield is one of 63 places in Wigan we cover. Our jobs stretch from Ashton-in-Makerfield to Liverpool (about 13 miles away).
Every address in WN4 and WA12 is covered. Whether you live on Market Approach, Station Road and Balmoral Road or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Main roads around Ashton-in-Makerfield include the A49 and A58, which makes travel easy. We also cover the places around Ashton-in-Makerfield: Bryn (1 mile north-west), Stubshaw Cross (1 mile east), Garswood (1 mile west), Simm's Lane End (2 miles west) and New Boston (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Wigan (3 miles north), Leigh (5 miles east), Hindley (4 miles north-east), Atherton (7 miles east), Ince-in-Makerfield (4 miles north-east) and Standish (6 miles north). Ashton-in-Makerfield is among the bigger towns we cover in Wigan.
Landmarks near Ashton-in-Makerfield
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Robin Hood pub, R L Hughes Primary School and Cansfield High School and the streets around them. Nearby too are Jubilee Park (within half a mile south-east) and St Peter (0.6 miles north). The closest station to Ashton-in-Makerfield is Bryn station, about 0.5 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Hindley Museum (3.9 miles north-east) and Bryn (under half a mile west). Not far away are Billinge Hill and Pennington Flash.
What we’re called out for in Ashton-in-Makerfield
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.
If you can see any of these, send us a photo:
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- Faded or patchy colour
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- A suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom
Comparing quotes
- Whether the price covers travel
- What happens if they find more damage
- What aftercare is recommended
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
DIY repairs versus a professional job
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is normally cheaper.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair will not last.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
