Greater Manchester · England
Coloured suite to white in Chinatown, Greater Manchester
Coloured bath resurfacing across Chinatown and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- A suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom
Landlord and trade work in Chinatown
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send photos, the address and how to get access.
Coloured bath resurfacing in Chinatown without replacing anything
We resurface the bath, basin and tray in place, so there is no plumbing or tiling. A full suite is usually done in one to two days. Whether it’s a suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom and selling or letting a home with an old suite, we can generally put it right, whatever the material.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something isn’t right in that time, we come back and put it right. Care for the new finish like a re-enamelled bath: mild cleaners and no suction mats.
- Area
- Chinatown (M1, M3, M2)
- County
- Greater Manchester
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
When we’d advise against a repair
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- 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.
Materials we work on in Chinatown
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Coloured basins
- Whole bathroom suites
- Coloured shower trays
Should you replace it?
Replacing a coloured suite involves new sanitaryware, a plumber and a tiler. Resurfacing turns it white without taking anything out. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. Instead of hourly rates, we price the whole job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and doing several items at once reduces it.
What you get with us
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- No extra charge for your area
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
Take a look at our pricing or bath cost comparison.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
Nearby places to Chinatown
What else we do in Chinatown
About Chinatown
Chinatown is about 1 mile west of Manchester, in Greater Manchester. Book a date that suits you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so you’re not left waiting in all day. Chinatown is one of 72 places in Greater Manchester we cover.
Every address in M1, M3 and M2 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Bow Lane, Tib Lane and New Market. Chinatown sits on or near the A56 and A6042, which makes travel easy. Other places close to Chinatown include Northern Quarter (1 mile north-east), Little Ireland (1 mile south), Ancoats (1 mile north-east), All Saints (1 mile south) and Castlefield (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Wythenshawe (6 miles south), Openshaw (3 miles east), Butler Green (5 miles north-east), Heaton Norris (5 miles south-east), Heaton Chapel (5 miles south-east) and Old Moat (3 miles south). Chinatown is one of the larger places we cover in Greater Manchester.
What’s near Chinatown
Around Chinatown, we work in homes near Cross Street Chapel, Abbey College Manchester and City College Manchester, among other places. You’ll also find New Islington Free School (0.7 miles north-east), Circus Tavern (less than half a mile south), Piccadilly Gardens (less than half a mile north-east) and Ahmed Iqbal Ullah Race Relations Resource Centre (less than half a mile west). Chinatown has its own railway station: Manchester Oxford Road station. Other landmarks nearby include Cube Gallery (under half a mile south) and Royal Exchange (under half a mile north-west). For a walk, there’s Boating lake and Unicorn Grocery.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include All Saints' (0.7 miles south)
What we do, step by step
We begin by going over the job with you. Then the area is sheeted and masked and we start. You can expect it to take a day or two, depending on how many items, and we’ll keep you posted as we go.
- First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
- We clean, degrease and repair any chips.
- We key the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- We spray on the new finish in white or your chosen colour.
- We leave everything to cure, usually until the day after.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know about parking or access
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
How to get a price
We price from photos so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and you’ll get a fixed figure back.
Advice
Chinatown questions
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.
What areas do you cover?
We work UK-wide, and that includes Chinatown. Prices don’t change with location.
Do the materials smell?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, so we ventilate the room. It fades as everything cures.
Do you cover Chinatown?
Yes. We cover the entire UK and travel to Chinatown. Send us photos for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Are there extra charges for Chinatown?
Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Typically, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
How soon can you come?
That depends on our diary for your area. Send pictures with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.
How do I get a price for coloured bath resurfacing in Chinatown?
Resurfacing from £350. Every job gets a fixed quote based on photos of the damage. Send a close-up and a picture of the entire item and your postcode.
What affects the price in Chinatown
Prices start from £350. Prices are worked out job by job. The main factors are:
- Unusual colours or finishes
- How easy the damage is to reach
- The material and finish
- The size and number of damaged areas
It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Send pictures for a quote
Most quotes are done from photos alone. To help us price it:
- A photo taken from further back
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Natural light rather than flash
You don’t need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
Signs you need coloured bath resurfacing in Chinatown
Coloured suites were fitted in huge numbers in the 1970s and 80s, and plenty are still in good condition. It’s usually the colour that dates them, not the condition.
Get in touch if you’ve noticed:
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- Faded or patchy colour
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- A suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom
Comparing quotes
- Who turns up on the day
- How soon you can use it again
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- What preparation is included
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
