Cambridgeshire · England
Coloured Bath Resurfacing for Bourn homes
Coloured bath resurfacing in and around Bourn: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
Prices and what affects them
Resurfacing from £350. A fixed quote means you know the cost before you book. We take into account:
- Doing more than one item at once
- The colour and finish to match
- How much damage there is
- The material and finish
What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed price from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
Getting a price from pictures
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:
- A picture taken from further back
- Natural light rather than flash
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Where you are, by postcode
Email us a photo of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, and tell us you’re in Bourn, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
Coloured bath resurfacing in Bourn, done in place
Everything is resurfaced where it stands, so there is no plumbing or tiling. A full suite is generally done in one to two days. Typical jobs include a dated coloured suite you’d like in white and faded or patchy colour, on coloured shower trays, coloured basins and avocado, pampas and pink baths.
A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover. Treat it like any resurfaced bath: mild cleaners and no suction mats.
- Location
- Bourn (CB23)
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What a repair cannot fix
Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits:
- 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)
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.
Materials we repair
- Coloured shower trays
- Coloured basins
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Whole bathroom suites
Where we work around Bourn
Bourn is about 8 miles west of Cambridge, in Cambridgeshire. Book a date that suits you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so you’re not left waiting in all day. Bourn is one of 371 towns and villages in Cambridgeshire we cover. We work right across the region, from Bourn to London (about 48 miles away).
Every address in CB23 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Jobs here include addresses on High Street, Short Street and Church Street. Neighbouring places we cover include Crow End (1 mile north-east), Longstowe (1 mile south-west), Caldecote (2 miles east), Kingston (2 miles south-east) and Toft (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Cambridge (8 miles east), St Neots (9 miles west), Huntingdon (11 miles north-west), St Ives (10 miles north), Royston (10 miles south) and Godmanchester (10 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Bourn
Around Bourn, we work in homes near Kingston and Bourn Old Railway, Bourn CofE Primary Academy and Cambourne Village College, among other places. Further afield, we also cover the area around Orwell Toot Hill (4.4 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Cambourne Nature Reserve.
When to call us in Bourn
Coloured suites were fitted in huge numbers in the 1970s and 80s, and many are still sound. It’s usually the colour that dates them, not the condition.
Look out for any of the following:
- 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
Before booking anyone
- Who will actually do the work
- What prep work is covered
- What happens if they find more damage
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
DIY kit or professional repair?
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, it’s worth having it done properly.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
Why repair rather than replace?
Swapping a coloured suite for a white one means a plumber, a tiler and new taps. Resurfacing turns it white without taking anything out. Our coloured bath resurfacing starts from £350. We do not add extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Bourn
- Colour-matched on site
- Generally one visit, start to finish
- A fixed quote before you book
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
Take a look at our full price list or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
What happens on the day
You don’t need to empty the room beforehand. We bring everything we need with us, lay protective sheets and start once you’re happy with the plan. Most jobs take one to two days for a full suite, and you can get on with other things while we’re there.
- First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
- We clean, degrease and repair any chips.
- We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- We spray the new white (or other colour) finish.
- Each item is left to cure, typically ready the day after.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Open a window if you can
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
Get a quote
For a price in Bourn, pictures are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Related advice
Work for landlords and builders
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Bourn as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
Also in Bourn
Your questions about coloured bath resurfacing in Bourn
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.
How do I book?
Some photos, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, we only need access to the room.
What areas do you cover?
All of Cambridgeshire, and the rest of the UK. Travel is included in the price.
Are there extra charges for Bourn?
There’s no separate call-out charge. Your fixed quote includes everything.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
We review the pictures and send a fixed quote.
Do I have to be there?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
