County Durham · England
Coloured suite to white in Butterknowle, County Durham
Coloured bath resurfacing in Butterknowle without the cost of replacing. Send us photos for a fixed price, then we come to you.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A suite that does not match a new bathroom
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
Can I fix it myself?
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
About our coloured bath resurfacing in Butterknowle
Most suites take one or two days. We resurface the bath, basin and tray in place, so there is no plumbing or tiling. We are often asked to fix faded or patchy colour and a dated coloured suite you’d like in white, across coloured shower trays, whole bathroom suites and avocado, pampas and pink baths.
Big or small, you get the same one-year guarantee in Butterknowle and across County Durham. Care for the new finish like a re-enamelled bath: mild cleaners and no suction mats.
- Area
- Butterknowle (DL13)
- Area hub
- County Durham
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What coloured bath resurfacing costs
Resurfacing from £350. Every quote is fixed and free. What we look at:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- How easy the damage is to reach
- The colour and finish to match
A repair typically costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Send pictures for a quote
The better the photos, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- A wider photo showing the whole suite
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Details of any past repairs
For a price in Butterknowle, photos are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Repairing versus replacing in Butterknowle
Replacing a coloured suite means a plumber, a tiler and new taps. Resurfacing changes the colour with everything left in place. Our coloured bath resurfacing starts from £350. We do not add 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.
What you get with us
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- One visit for most repairs
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- One-year guarantee on every repair
Take a look at our full price list and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Signs you need coloured bath resurfacing in Butterknowle
Coloured suites were fitted in huge numbers in the 1970s and 80s, and many are still sound. The problem is generally the colour, not the bath.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- 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
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
Common questions in Butterknowle
What happens next?
You get a fixed price and available dates. If we need another angle, we’ll ask.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit typically costs less than separate visits. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.
Can you quote from photos?
Generally, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes, for a year. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Do I have to be there?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You don’t need to watch us work.
Is repairing better than replacing?
In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it isn’t worth repairing, we will tell you.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
In most cases. We remove the old repair before doing a new one.
Honest limits
We would rather lose a job than do one that will not last, so these are 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 photos and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Materials we repair
- Coloured basins
- Coloured shower trays
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Whole bathroom suites
The process
There is not much you need to do on the day. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we’ll get on with it. Most visits take one to two days for a full suite.
- First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
- We clean, degrease and repair any chips.
- The surface is prepared and primed.
- We spray on the new finish in white or your chosen colour.
- We leave everything to cure, normally until the next day.
How to prepare
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
How to get a price
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the suite, add your postcode and send them over. You’ll get a fixed price, not an estimate.
Related advice
Landlord and trade work in Butterknowle
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Butterknowle as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it normally costs far less than a refit.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
Butterknowle and nearby
Butterknowle is about 7 miles west of Bishop Auckland, in County Durham. Anywhere in DL13, a technician comes to you. We work in all 329 towns and villages in County Durham. You can also see our page for Newcastle upon Tyne, about 26 miles away.
Every address in DL13 is within our area. Jobs here include addresses on Pinfold Lane, Quarry Lane and Copley Bent. We also travel to The Slack (1 mile east), South Side (1 mile north), Copley (1 mile west), Lynesack (1 mile west) and Lane Head (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Durham (15 miles north-east), Newton Aycliffe (11 miles east), Bishop Auckland (7 miles east), Spennymoor (11 miles north-east), Shildon (8 miles east) and Crook (7 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Butterknowle
Typical jobs here are in homes near Butterknowle Primary School and Church of St John Evangelist and the streets around them. A little further out are Raby Castle (2.8 miles south-east).
Towns and villages near Butterknowle
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