Essex · England

Coloured suite to white in Broomfield, Essex

Coloured bath resurfacing for Broomfield, without a refit. Get a fixed price from your pictures, then book a visit.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • Faded or patchy colour
  • A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Coloured bath resurfacing for Broomfield homes

Common problems we fix in Broomfield

Coloured suites were fitted in huge numbers in the 1970s and 80s, and plenty are still in good condition. It’s normally the colour that dates them, not the condition.

You may need us if you’ve spotted any of these:

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

Before you book anyone

  • How changes to the job are handled
  • How soon you can use it again
  • Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
  • The length of the guarantee and what it covers

Our hiring checklist

How we handle coloured bath resurfacing in Broomfield

A full suite is typically done in one to two days. We resurface the bath, basin and tray in place, so there is no plumbing or tiling. We’re often asked to fix a dated coloured suite you’d like in white and selling or letting a home with an old suite, across coloured shower trays, avocado, pampas and pink baths and coloured basins.

The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there’s a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it. Look after the new finish like a re-enamelled bath: gentle cleaners, no suction mats.

Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath
Location
Broomfield (CM1, CM3)
Region
Essex
Guarantee
One year on every repair
Price
From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026

DIY repairs versus a professional job

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.

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, a professional repair is worth it.

What we do, step by step

Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, protect the area, then carry out the work, which normally takes one to two days for a full suite. If anything looks different from your photos, we will talk to you before going ahead.

  1. The room is protected and ventilated.
  2. We clean, degrease and repair any chips.
  3. We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
  4. The new white, or other colour, finish is sprayed on.
  5. We leave everything to cure, generally until the next day.

Preparing for the visit

  • Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
  • Open a window if you can
  • Keep a parking space free if you can

How to get a price

There is no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.

Send photos for a quote

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How we price coloured bath resurfacing

Resurfacing from £350. We price every job individually, from your photos. What matters most is:

  • What the surface is made of
  • Unusual colours or finishes
  • Access to the area
  • Whether we combine several jobs

Set against the cost of replacement, 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.

Send photos for a quote

It only takes a minute to photograph the damage. Try to send:

  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit
  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
  • One picture of the whole suite
  • What it’s made of, if you know

For a price in Broomfield, the easiest route is pictures: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.

Questions from Broomfield

Will the price change on the day?

If we find something the photos didn’t show, we explain it first. The price only changes if you agree.

Is my repair covered?

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

Can you repair several things at once?

Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include pictures of each item.

Which areas do you work in?

All of Essex, and the rest of the UK. There is no extra charge for travel.

Is a repair better than a new one?

Usually, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we will say so.

Is it OK to have pets in the house?

Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we’re working in. We’ll let you know when it’s safe to use again.

Do you charge for travel?

We do not add a call-out fee. Your fixed price includes everything.

Do you work for landlords and businesses?

Yes, often. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.

About Broomfield

Broomfield is about 2 miles north of Chelmsford, in Essex. Jobs in Broomfield are booked in like any other job: a fixed price from your pictures, and a technician at your door on the day. Our technicians cover 644 places across Essex. We work right across the region, from Broomfield to London (31 miles away).

Every address in CM1 and CM3 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Mandeville Way, Court Road and Gernon Close, all of which we cover. Close by, we cover Little Waltham (1 mile north), Minnow End (1 mile north), Breeds (1 mile north-west), Patching (2 miles south) and Great Waltham (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Basildon (14 miles south), Braintree (9 miles north-east), Harlow (15 miles west), Brentwood (12 miles south-west), Maldon (10 miles east) and Billericay (10 miles south).

Near you in Broomfield

Our clients here include homes close to Chelmer Valley High School, The Kings Arms Inn and Church of St Mary the Virgin. The closest station to Broomfield is Beaulieu Park station, about 2.3 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Broomfield Hospital (under half a mile north-west) and Peter Edwards Museum And Library (2.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Little Waltham Meadows.

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Repairing versus replacing in Broomfield

Replacing a coloured suite involves new sanitaryware, a plumber and a tiler. Refinishing it in white changes the colour with everything left in place. Our coloured bath resurfacing starts from £350. The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. You will see the full price before booking, with no extras added later.

Why us?

  • CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
  • Work done at your home or business
  • Straight answers about what a repair can do
  • No need to remove anything

Take a look at our prices page or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.

What a repair cannot fix

A repair is not right for every job, for example:

  • 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 repair

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

Work for landlords and builders

We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.

Letting agents often send us pictures straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.

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