Cambridgeshire · England

Coloured suite to white in Cheveley, Cambridgeshire

Our technicians come to Cheveley for resurfacing coloured baths, basins and trays in white. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • A suite that does not match a new bathroom
  • Selling or letting a home with an old suite
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Trusted coloured bath resurfacing in Cheveley

Coloured bath resurfacing in Cheveley without replacing anything

Everything is resurfaced where it stands, so there is no plumbing or tiling. A full suite is usually done in one to two days. We work on whole bathroom suites, coloured basins and avocado, pampas and pink baths, and people most often call us about a suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom and faded or patchy colour.

Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do. Care for the new finish like a re-enamelled bath: gentle cleaners, no suction mats.

Before and after: an old basin refinished to bright white
Location
Cheveley (CB8)
County
Cambridgeshire
Guarantee
A year, on every repair
Quote
From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

Cheveley questions

Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?

Typically, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.

Do the materials smell?

A little, depending on the job. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum, and it soon fades.

How do I book?

Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787, and we will take it from there.

Can a coloured bath be made white?

Yes. We resurface it in white with it left in place.

Can you do more than one item on the same visit?

Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Just add the extra items to your pictures and you’ll get one combined price.

I rent my home. Can I book you?

Of course. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.

Is it OK to have pets in the house?

On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, so the repair isn’t disturbed while it cures.

Are you a vetted contractor?

Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.

Repairing versus replacing in Cheveley

Swapping a coloured suite for a white one involves a plumber, a tiler and new taps. Resurfacing changes the colour with everything left in place. Our coloured bath resurfacing starts from £350. Set against the cost of replacement, repairing typically costs far less, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.

Why us?

  • CHAS and Constructionline accredited
  • Colour-matched on site
  • Everything repaired in place
  • We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing

Read our prices page or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.

DIY repairs versus a professional job

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 then the old filler has to be removed first.

For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.

Work for landlords and builders

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.

We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.

Cheveley and nearby

Cheveley is about 3 miles south-east of Newmarket, in Cambridgeshire. We agree a date that works for you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so there’s no waiting around. Our repair technicians cover 371 places across Cambridgeshire. Our nearest city page is London, about 55 miles away.

Our repair technicians cover all of CB8. That includes homes on High Street, Star and Garter Lane and School Close. Close by, we cover Broad Green (1 mile south), Ashley (1 mile east), Saxon Street (1 mile south), Woodditton (2 miles south-west) and Little Ditton (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Cambridge (14 miles west), Newmarket (3 miles north-west), Ely (15 miles north-west), King's Hedges (14 miles west), Soham (10 miles north-west) and Arbury (15 miles west).

What’s near Cheveley

Typical jobs here are in homes near Star and Garter pub, Parish Church of St Mary and the Holy Ghost in Heaven and Cheveley CofE Primary School, among other places. The closest station to Cheveley is Newmarket station, roughly 2.7 miles north-west. A little further out are Newmarket Equine Hospital (4.4 miles west) and National Horseracing Museum (2.9 miles north-west).

Map of Cheveley © OpenStreetMap contributors

What happens on the day

There is not much you need to do on the day. Let us in and show us the room, and we’ll take it from there. Most visits take a day or two, depending on how many items.

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

How to prepare

  • Ensure the area is dry
  • Keep a parking space free if you can
  • Tell us if there are stairs or a lift

Get a quote

Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed quote the same day in most cases.

Get a free quote

Related advice

What coloured bath resurfacing costs

Prices start from £350. Prices are worked out job by job. What matters most is:

  • How much damage there is
  • Access to the area
  • The colour and finish to match
  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out

Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send pictures and we will give you the exact figure.

How to get a fixed price

Most quotes are done from photos alone. To help us price it:

  • Where you are, by postcode
  • A photo taken from further back
  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
  • The material, if you know it

If you are in Cheveley and want a price, the easiest route is pictures: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.

Signs you need coloured bath resurfacing in Cheveley

Avocado, pampas and pink suites were everywhere in the 70s and 80s, and many are still sound. It’s normally the colour that dates them, not the condition.

It’s worth getting a quote if you see:

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

What your quote should include

  • The length of the guarantee and what it covers
  • What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
  • What protection goes down before work starts
  • When it can be used again

How to compare quotes

What a repair can’t fix

Not everything can be repaired, and we’ll tell you before we start. 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)

Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer.

Materials we repair

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