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Coloured Bath Resurfacing in Caversham
Coloured bath resurfacing in Caversham without the cost of replacing. Get a fixed quote from your pictures, then we come to you.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- Faded or patchy colour
About Caversham
Caversham is about 2 miles north of Reading, in Reading. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. We cover all 34 towns and villages in Reading, from the larger towns to small villages. Our jobs stretch from Caversham to London (38 miles away).
Postcode districts we cover here: RG4. Whether you live on Marshland Square, Church Road and Buckingham Gate or a nearby road, we can come to you. Main roads around Caversham include the B3345, so getting to you is simple. Neighbouring places we cover include Emmer Green (1 mile north-east), Caversham Park Village (1 mile north-east), Lower Caversham (1 mile south), Caversham Heights (1 mile west) and Littlestead Green (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Norcot (3 miles south-west), Tilehurst Within (3 miles south-west), Shinfield (5 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (7 miles south-east), Horncastle (3 miles south-west) and Whitley Wood (4 miles south). Caversham is among the bigger towns we cover in Reading.
Local landmarks in Caversham
We visit homes around Eldon Square, Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre and Chiltern Nursery Nurse Training School, among other places. Also close by are The Hill Primary School (within half a mile north-east), Grace Church (less than half a mile east) and The White Horse pub (less than half a mile north). For rail, the closest station is Reading station, roughly 1.3 miles south of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Royal Berkshire Hospital (1.9 miles south) and Broad Street Mall (1.6 miles south). For a walk, there’s South Lake and Sonning Hill.
About our coloured bath resurfacing in Caversham
Most suites take one or two days. We resurface the bath, basin and tray in place, so there is no plumbing or tiling. Our technicians work on whole bathroom suites, coloured basins and avocado, pampas and pink baths, and common reasons people get in touch are faded or patchy colour and a suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there is a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it. Look after the new finish like a re-enamelled bath: mild cleaners and no suction mats.
- Area
- Caversham (RG4)
- Region
- Reading
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Nearby places to Caversham
What else we do in Caversham
Should I try a DIY kit first?
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it won’t stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, and the work is guaranteed.
When we’d advise against a repair
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- 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.
Materials we work on in Caversham
- Whole bathroom suites
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Coloured shower trays
- Coloured basins
The process
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, protect the area, then carry out the work, which usually takes one to two days for a full suite. If we find something your pictures didn’t show, we’ll explain it before carrying on.
- First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
- Each item is cleaned, degreased and any chips repaired.
- We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- We spray on the new finish in white or your chosen colour.
- Each item is left to cure, generally ready the day after.
How to prepare
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
Getting a price
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the whole suite, add your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
Related advice
Signs you need coloured bath resurfacing in Caversham
Avocado, pampas and pink suites were everywhere in the 70s and 80s, and plenty are still in good condition. The problem is usually the colour, not the bath.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- Faded or patchy colour
- A suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom
Comparing quotes
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- How long it needs to cure
- Aftercare advice
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 without taking anything out. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. Compared with replacing, repairing usually costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Caversham
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Most jobs done in one visit
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
Read our prices page or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
For landlords and businesses
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Caversham as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
Your questions about coloured bath resurfacing in Caversham
Are you accredited?
We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. After that, you can carry on with your day.
How quickly can you book me in?
We will give you dates with your quote. If it’s urgent, say so and we’ll do what we can.
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.
Will you leave a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We carry out repairs for householders, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses in Caversham.
Can you price it without visiting?
Typically, yes. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed price without visiting.
Do you come to Caversham?
Yes. We cover the whole UK and come to Caversham. Send us photos for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £350. A fixed quote means you know the cost before booking. We take into account:
- How many areas need work
- The type of damage
- The material
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
The price depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed price from your photos, so you know the cost before booking.
Getting a price from pictures
Phone pictures are fine. Make sure they show:
- The material, if you know it
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
Email us a picture of the damage and one of the whole item, with your RG4 postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
