Cumbria · England
Coloured suite to white in Bonning Gate, Cumbria
Our repair technicians come to Bonning Gate for resurfacing coloured baths, basins and trays in white. Everything is done in place, and the work is guaranteed.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A suite that does not match a new bathroom
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
How we handle coloured bath resurfacing in Bonning Gate
Most suites take one or two days. Everything is resurfaced where it stands, with no new plumbing or tiling. Typical jobs include a suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom and a dated coloured suite you’d like in white, in coloured basins, avocado, pampas and pink baths and coloured shower trays.
You’re covered after we leave: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we explain what it covers before booking. Care for the new finish like a re-enamelled bath: mild cleaners and no suction mats.
- Where
- Bonning Gate (LA8)
- County
- Cumbria
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What coloured bath resurfacing costs
Resurfacing from £350. We do not charge extra for travel to Bonning Gate. The price depends on:
- How much damage there is
- What kind of damage it is
- What the surface is made of
- How easy the damage is to reach
Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is usually a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Send photos for a quote
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage, and it saves a visit. Try to send:
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- A wider photo showing the whole suite
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
Send us pictures of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, with your LA8 postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
Can I fix it myself?
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is usually the cheaper route.
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. 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.
Common questions in Bonning Gate
Do you charge for travel?
No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.
What do you need from me?
Photos of the damage, a picture of the whole suite and your postcode. Then we will agree a date.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Generally, yes. Tell us what was done before.
Do you cover Bonning Gate?
Yes. We work across the UK and come to Bonning Gate. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Will it make a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send photos of everything you’d like done.
For landlords and businesses
Hospitality businesses cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
If you manage property in Bonning Gate, we will quote for several properties at once. Just send pictures for each address and we’ll come back with a combined price.
How the visit works
You do not need to empty the room beforehand. We bring everything we need with us, lay protective sheets and get going once we have agreed what we are doing. Most jobs take one to two days for a full suite, and you are welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- We protect the room and ventilate it.
- Next we degrease everything and fix chips.
- We key the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- The new white, or other colour, finish is sprayed on.
- Each item is left to cure, usually ready the following day.
Before we arrive
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Clear the area around the damage
Ask for a price
To get a price, send two or three pictures using our quote form or call us. We will tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
Advice
Common problems we fix in Bonning Gate
Coloured suites were fitted in huge numbers in the 1970s and 80s, and plenty are still in good condition. The problem is generally the colour, not the bath.
Look out for these signs:
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- Faded or patchy colour
- A suite that does not match a new bathroom
Before booking anyone
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- What preparation is included
- How changes to the job are handled
Covering Bonning Gate
Bonning Gate is about 2 miles north-west of Kendal, in Cumbria. Book a date that suits you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so there is no waiting around. We cover all 438 towns and villages across Cumbria. Our nearest city page is Leeds, about 63 miles away.
All of LA8 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover the places around Bonning Gate: Plumgarths (1 mile south-east), Burneside (1 mile east), Plantation Bridge (1 mile north), Bowston (1 mile north-east) and Kentrigg (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Windermere (5 miles west), Grange-over-Sands (12 miles south-west), Ambleside (9 miles north-west), Bowness-on-Windermere (5 miles west), Sedbergh (11 miles east) and Milnthorpe (8 miles south).
What’s near Bonning Gate
Around Bonning Gate, we work in homes near St Oswald's CofE Primary School, St Oswald's Church and The Queen Katherine School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Burneside station, about 1 mile north-east of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Quaker Tapestry Museum (2.3 miles south-east) and Castle Howe (2.3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Scout Scar and Ratherheath Tarn.
Should you replace it?
Swapping a coloured suite for a white one involves a plumber, a tiler and new taps. Refinishing it in white changes the colour without taking anything out. Our coloured bath resurfacing starts from £350. There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Bonning Gate
- No extra charge for your area
- Colour-matched on site
- One visit for most repairs
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
Read our full price list or bath cost comparison.
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When a repair isn’t the answer
In fairness, some problems need a different 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’ll say what we think before booking.
Materials we work on in Bonning Gate
- Coloured basins
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Coloured shower trays
- Whole bathroom suites
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
