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Coloured suite to white in Bow, Greater London

We travel to Bow for resurfacing coloured baths, basins and trays in white. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
  • Selling or letting a home with an old suite
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Need coloured bath resurfacing in Bow?

How we handle coloured bath resurfacing in Bow

A full suite is typically done in one to two days. Everything is resurfaced where it stands, so there is no plumbing or tiling. We regularly repair whole bathroom suites, coloured basins and coloured shower trays, and the jobs we see most are a suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom and faded or patchy colour.

The work is covered for a year after we finish. Just call us if there is a problem and we’ll come back. Treat it like any resurfaced bath: gentle cleaners, no suction mats.

Stained basin resurfaced to clean white (before and after)
Area
Bow (E3)
Area hub
Greater London
Cover
12 months on all our work
Quote
From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
Call
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

Honest limits

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)

Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.

Materials we work on in Bow

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

Bow and the surrounding area

Bow is about 1 mile south-east of Hackney, in Greater London. Wherever you are in the E3 postcode area, we come to you. We work in all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.

Postcode districts we cover here: E3. We regularly work on streets such as Trellis Square, Sheffield Square and Bromley High Street. Being close to the B142, Bow is easy for our technicians to reach. Close by, we cover Donnybrook Quarter (1 mile north), Old Ford (1 mile north-east), Mile End (1 mile south), Fish Island (1 mile north) and Bromley (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as London (4 miles south-west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (5 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles west) and Walthamstow (4 miles north).

Near you in Bow

Typical jobs here are in homes near Lord Tredegar Public House, Mulberry UTC and St Paul Old Ford, among other places. Nearby too are Grove Hall Park (under half a mile east), Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy (under half a mile north-west) and Mulberry UTC (within half a mile north). Bow’s nearest station is Hackney Wick station, roughly 0.9 miles north. A little further out are St Clement's Hospital (under half a mile south) and Westfield Stratford City (1.3 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Hollow Pond and Old Ford Island.

  • Parks and local facilities nearby include Park (0.5 miles north)
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The process

We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you’re not left guessing. On site, it takes one to two days for a full suite. 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. The surface is prepared and primed.
  4. We spray on the new finish in white or your chosen colour.
  5. Once cured, normally by the day after, the suite is ready.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
  • Have a window or extractor fan available
  • Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat

Get a quote

Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole suite, we can price the job.

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Related advice

Common questions in Bow

Is my repair covered?

Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.

Do you cover Bow?

Yes. We cover the entire UK and travel to Bow and the rest of Greater London. Send us photos for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.

I’m a tenant. Can you help?

Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Landlords are often glad to have it sorted before the end of a tenancy.

What about the toilet?

Ask us. The inside of a bowl is always wet and scrubbed, so we’ll advise honestly before quoting.

Do you charge for travel?

There’s no separate call-out charge. Your fixed quote includes everything.

Can a coloured bath be made white?

Yes. We resurface it in white with it left in place.

What if the damage is worse than the photos show?

We will show you and explain before doing anything extra. You won’t be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.

How quickly can you book me in?

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

Repair or replace: which is better?

Swapping a coloured suite for a white one means a plumber, a tiler and new taps. Resurfacing turns it white with everything left in place. Prices start from £350. Compared with replacing, a repair is generally a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.

Why us?

  • We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
  • Rooms protected and left tidy
  • Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
  • Fixed prices from your pictures

See our pricing and bath cost comparison.

What we’re called out for in Bow

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

If you can see any of these, send us a photo:

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

What your quote should include

  • Whether a trained technician does the job
  • How the room is protected while they work
  • Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
  • What aftercare is recommended

Our hiring checklist

Should I try a DIY kit first?

If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.

We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.

Landlord and trade work in Bow

We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.

We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access and we’ll arrange it.

How we price coloured bath resurfacing

Prices start from £350. There is no area surcharge for Bow. What changes the price is:

  • The type of damage
  • Unusual colours or finishes
  • How easy the damage is to reach
  • How much damage there is

Instead of hourly rates, 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

It only takes a minute to photograph the damage, and it saves a visit. Try to send:

  • What it’s made of, if you know
  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • Your postcode, so we can check dates
  • Natural light rather than flash

Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them over with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price. There’s no charge for the quote and you’re under no obligation.

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