Greater London · England
Coloured suite to white in Charlton, Greater London
We travel to Charlton for resurfacing coloured baths, basins and trays in white. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Faded or patchy colour
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
Charlton: your questions answered
What happens after I send photos?
You get a fixed quote and available dates. If anything’s unclear, we’ll ask for another photo.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
Your quote covers the damage in the pictures. If there’s more, we will tell you before starting.
Do you cover Charlton?
We do. We send a technician to Charlton for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
What areas do you cover?
We work UK-wide. Prices don’t change with location.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work and until it has cured. The rest of the house is unaffected.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Typically, yes. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so let us know about it.
What do you need from me?
Just photos, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, we only need access to the room.
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged.
Coloured bath resurfacing in Charlton without replacing anything
Everything is resurfaced where it stands, with no new plumbing or tiling. Most suites take one or two days. Typical jobs include selling or letting a home with an old suite and faded or patchy colour, on avocado, pampas and pink baths, coloured shower trays and whole bathroom suites.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. Just call us if there’s a problem and we’ll come back. Treat it like any resurfaced bath: gentle cleaners, no suction mats.
- Area
- Charlton (SE7, SE18)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Covering Charlton
Charlton is about 2 miles west of Plumstead, in Greater London. Wherever you are in the SE7 postcode area, a technician comes to you. Charlton is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 6 miles away.
Jobs in SE7 and SE18 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Whether you live on Floyd Road, Guild Road and Priolo Road or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. We also travel to New Charlton (1 mile north-west), Westcombe Park (1 mile west), Woolwich (1 mile east), Vanbrugh Park Estate (1 mile south-west) and Kidbrooke (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as London (6 miles west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (8 miles west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (7 miles west) and Shoreditch (6 miles north-west).
Around Charlton
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to St Catherine Labouré, Royal Greenwich Trust School and The Victoria pub. Other local landmarks include Charlton Park (0.5 miles south-east), Thorntree Primary School (within half a mile south-east) and Wildwood Montessori School (1.3 miles south-west). There’s a railway station in Charlton itself: Charlton station. A little further out are British Hospital for Mothers and Babies (0.5 miles east) and Gallions Reach Shopping Park (2.3 miles north-east). Open spaces near Charlton include Gilbert's Pit.
What we do, step by step
Arrival times are agreed in advance, so you are not left guessing. Once we are there, the work takes a day or two, depending on how many items. The room is left tidy and you will know when it can be used.
- 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.
- Once cured, normally by the day after, the suite is ready.
Before we arrive
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
Getting a price
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them to us with your postcode, and you will get a fixed price back. There’s no charge for the quote and you’re under no obligation.
Advice
Towns and villages near Charlton
What else we do in Charlton
Can I fix it myself?
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Charlton
If you manage property in Charlton, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send pictures for each one and we will come back with a combined price.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Greater London and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
What affects the price in Charlton
Prices start from £350. We charge the same across the UK, including Charlton. The price reflects:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Doing more than one item at once
- The size and number of damaged areas
It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: 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.
Quotes from your pictures
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. It helps if you send:
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Any details about the material
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- A wider photo showing the whole suite
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole suite, we can price the job the same day in most cases.
Honest limits
A repair isn’t always the answer, and we would rather say so up front. Repairs will not solve:
- 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.
What we work on
- Whole bathroom suites
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Coloured basins
- Coloured shower trays
Should you replace it?
Swapping a coloured suite for a white one involves a plumber, a tiler and new taps. Resurfacing turns it white without taking anything out. Our coloured bath resurfacing starts from £350. Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Charlton
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- One price list for the entire UK
Take a look at our prices page or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
When to call us in Charlton
Coloured suites were fitted in huge numbers in the 1970s and 80s, and plenty are still in good condition. The problem is usually the colour, not the bath.
Get in touch if you’ve noticed any of these:
- Faded or patchy colour
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- A suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
What your quote should include
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- Whether the price covers travel
- How your room will be protected
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
