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Coloured Bath Resurfacing for Boxted homes
Fixed-price coloured bath resurfacing in Boxted and the surrounding area, done in a single visit in most cases.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- Faded or patchy colour
Should you replace it?
Replacing a coloured suite means new sanitaryware, a plumber and a tiler. Resurfacing turns it white with everything left in place. Prices start from £350. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Boxted
- One visit for most repairs
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
See our pricing or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Coloured bath resurfacing in Boxted without replacing anything
Everything is resurfaced where it stands, with no new plumbing or tiling. A full suite is typically done in one to two days. Our technicians work on coloured shower trays, whole bathroom suites and avocado, pampas and pink baths, and the jobs we see most are a dated coloured suite you’d like in white and selling or letting a home with an old suite.
You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Boxted as everywhere else we work. Treat it like any resurfaced bath: mild cleaners and no suction mats.
- Location
- Boxted (CO4)
- County
- Essex
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What affects the price in Boxted
Prices start from £350. Each job gets its own fixed price. These are the things that affect it:
- What the surface is made of
- Doing more than one item at once
- Access to the area
- The size and number of damaged areas
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.
How to get a fixed quote
Phone photos are fine. Just ensure we can see:
- What it’s made of, if you know
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
Send us a picture of the damage and one of the entire item, and tell us you’re in Boxted, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
DIY kit or professional repair?
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is generally the cheaper route.
What happens on the day
Here’s how a visit typically runs: we arrive at the agreed slot, sheet and mask the area around the job, do the job and clear up. Plan for one to two days for a full suite. Before we go, we’ll explain how long to leave it and how to care for it.
- First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
- We clean, degrease and repair any 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, typically ready the next day.
How to prepare
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Clear the area around the damage
Get a quote
For a price in Boxted, the easiest route is photos: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
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When we would advise against a repair
To be straight with you, 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)
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Surfaces we repair
- Coloured shower trays
- Whole bathroom suites
- Coloured basins
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
Do you need coloured bath resurfacing in Boxted?
Coloured suites were fitted in huge numbers in the 1970s and 80s, and plenty are still in good condition. It’s usually the colour that dates them, not the condition.
If you can see any of these, send us a picture:
- 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
Comparing quotes
- How long it needs to cure
- Whether they match the colour on site
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- What protection goes down before work starts
Common questions in Boxted
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.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day, so the repair isn’t disturbed while it cures.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include photos of each item.
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
What does coloured bath resurfacing cost?
Prices start from £350. We give a fixed price from your pictures. Send a close-up and a photo of the entire item with your CO4 postcode.
Can a coloured bath be made white?
Yes. We resurface it in white with it left in place.
Are you accredited?
We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Yes, regularly. Removing the old work can add time, and that is in the quote.
About Boxted
Boxted is about 4 miles north of Colchester, in Essex. Anywhere in CO4, we come to you. Boxted is one of 644 places in Essex where we work. Our nearest city page is London, about 53 miles away.
Our visits in CO4 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Church Road, Boxted Straight Road and Windmill Close, and we cover them all. If you are just outside Boxted, we cover Workhouse Hill (1 mile west), Boxted Cross (1 mile north-east), Langham (1 mile east), Hornestreet (1 mile east) and Thorington Street (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Colchester (4 miles south), Clacton-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Harwich (15 miles east), Camulodunum (5 miles south), Halstead (12 miles west) and Greenstead (4 miles south).
Near you in Boxted
In Boxted, that means homes near Boxted St Peter's Church of England School and Church of St Peter. The closest station to Boxted is Colchester station, about 3.6 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Severalls Hospital (2.4 miles south) and Colchester Castle (4.2 miles south). Not far away are Westhouse Wood.
For landlords and businesses
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
If you manage property in Boxted, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send pictures for each address and we will come back with a combined price.
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