Lincolnshire · England
Coloured suite to white in Barkston, Lincolnshire
Resurfacing coloured baths, basins and trays in white for householders, landlords and businesses in Barkston. Free, fixed quotes from your photos.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- Faded or patchy colour
Coloured bath resurfacing in Barkston, done in place
Everything is resurfaced where it stands, so there’s no plumbing or tiling. A full suite is normally done in one to two days. We regularly repair avocado, pampas and pink baths, coloured basins and coloured shower trays, and common reasons people contact us are a dated coloured suite you’d like in white and selling or letting a home with an old suite.
All our work is covered by our one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Lincolnshire. Treat it like any resurfaced bath: mild cleaners and no suction mats.
- Location
- Barkston (NG32)
- Area hub
- Lincolnshire
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
FAQs for Barkston
Is there a call-out fee?
There is no separate call-out charge. Your fixed price includes everything.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Normally, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Generally, yes. The old repair comes out first, so let us know about it.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
We’re happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Just ensure the landlord agrees.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
How do I book?
Send photos through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787, and we’ll do the rest.
What happens after I send photos?
We come back with a fixed quote, plus dates. There is no obligation to book.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit generally costs less than separate visits. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.
Work for landlords and builders
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
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, then guarantee it for a year.
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and give it the full curing time. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
About Barkston
Barkston is about 4 miles north of Grantham, in Lincolnshire. Customers in Barkston get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from photos, and a technician at your door on the day. Barkston is one of 732 towns and villages in Lincolnshire we cover. Our jobs stretch from Barkston to Birmingham (63 miles away).
We cover every part of NG32. From Main Road, St Nicholas Close and Crosby Court or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. Neighbouring places we cover include Syston (1 mile south), Manthorpe (3 miles south), Marston (3 miles north-west), Great Gonerby (3 miles south-west) and Gonerby Moor (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Grantham (4 miles south), Sleaford (9 miles east), North Hykeham (15 miles north), Hykeham (15 miles north), Waddington (15 miles north) and Spittlegate (4 miles south).
What’s near Barkston
Our customers here include homes close to Barkston and Syston CofE Primary School, The Stag Public House and Church of St Nicholas. Barkston’s nearest station is Ancaster station, about 3.7 miles north-east. A little further out are Hough on the Hill Castle Hill (3 miles north) and Grantham and Kesteven Hospital (3.2 miles south).
How we price coloured bath resurfacing
Resurfacing from £350. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we look at:
- What the surface is made of
- Access to the area
- What kind of damage it is
- How many items we do on one visit
Rather than charging by the hour, we price the entire job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Quotes from your photos
You can take the pictures on your phone, there is no need for anything special. Ensure they show:
- The material, if you know it
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Something in shot to show the size
Most customers in Barkston get their price from photos. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Common problems we fix in Barkston
Avocado, pampas and pink suites were everywhere in the 70s and 80s, and many are still sound. The problem is normally the colour, not the bath.
The most common problems we are called about are:
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- A suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- Faded or patchy colour
Comparing quotes
- What prep work is covered
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- Whether a trained technician does the job
What we cannot put right
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)
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we repair
- Coloured shower trays
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Whole bathroom suites
- 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 without taking anything out. Our coloured bath resurfacing starts from £350. A repair typically costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Barkston
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- No need to remove anything
See our prices page and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Nearby places to Barkston
Other services in Barkston
What we do, step by step
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room beforehand. Everything we use comes in the van with us, lay protective sheets and get going once we have agreed what we are doing. It typically takes one to two days for a full suite, and you’re welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- 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 following day.
How to prepare
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Let us know about parking or access
How to get a price
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of photos through our quote form or ring us. We will say immediately if a repair is the right fix.
Advice
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
