Essex · England

Coloured Bath Resurfacing in Chipping Ongar

We travel to Chipping Ongar for resurfacing coloured baths, basins and trays in white. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
  • Selling or letting a home with an old suite
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Need coloured bath resurfacing in Chipping Ongar?

What we’re called out for in Chipping Ongar

Coloured suites were fitted in huge numbers in the 1970s and 80s, and plenty are still in good condition. It’s generally the colour that dates them, not the condition.

Signs it’s time to call us include:

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

What to look for in a quote

  • Whether the colour is mixed to match
  • What aftercare is recommended
  • How changes to the job are handled
  • Whether a trained technician does the job

How to compare quotes

Coloured bath resurfacing in Chipping Ongar, done in place

Most suites take one or two days. We resurface the bath, basin and tray in place, with no new plumbing or tiling. Our repair technicians work on avocado, pampas and pink baths, coloured basins and whole bathroom suites, and common reasons people get in touch are faded or patchy colour and a suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom.

Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee in Chipping Ongar and across Essex. Care for the new finish like a re-enamelled bath: gentle cleaners, no suction mats.

Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath
Area
Chipping Ongar (CM5)
Area hub
Essex
Cover
A year, on every repair
Quote
From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026

DIY kit or professional repair?

If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it won’t stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.

For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll 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.

The process

Your technician turns up at the time we agreed with you and checks the damage against your pictures first. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before we open a single tin. Most visits take a day or two, depending on how many items, and the room is left clean and tidy.

  1. First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
  2. Next we degrease everything and fix chips.
  3. We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
  4. We spray on the new finish in white or your chosen colour.
  5. We leave everything to cure, normally until the day after.

Before we arrive

  • Let the surface dry out before the visit
  • Clear the area around the damage
  • Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access

Get a quote

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 reply with a fixed quote.

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Should you replace it?

Swapping a coloured suite for a white one involves new sanitaryware, a plumber and a tiler. Refinishing it in white turns it white with everything left in place. Our coloured bath resurfacing starts from £350. Our prices are the same across the UK, so there is no premium for Chipping Ongar. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.

Why book with us

  • Colour-matched on site
  • Generally one visit, start to finish
  • Nothing taken out or refitted
  • Dust sheets down, tidy finish

Take a look at our full price list and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.

Chipping Ongar: your questions answered

Can you repair several things at once?

Yes. Doing several items on one visit normally costs less than separate visits. Include pictures of each item.

Are there extra charges for Chipping Ongar?

We don’t add a call-out fee. Your fixed quote includes everything.

Is a repair better than a new one?

Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.

How soon can you come?

It depends on the time of year and where you are. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.

Is there any odour?

There may be a mild smell during the work.

Can you turn my avocado bath white?

Yes. It’s resurfaced in white where it stands.

Can pets and children be at home?

Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we’re working in. We’ll tell you when the room can be used again.

How do I book?

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

What affects the price in Chipping Ongar

Resurfacing from £350. Every quote is fixed and free. What we take into account:

  • How easy the damage is to reach
  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
  • How many items we do on one visit
  • How hard the colour is to match

The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. You’ll see the full price before you book.

How to get a fixed price

Most quotes are done from pictures alone. To make it quick:

  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit
  • Something in shot to show the size
  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
  • Whether it’s been repaired or coated before

Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them over with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote. Quotes are free and no obligation.

Landlord and trade work in Chipping Ongar

Letting agents often send us photos straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.

Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Chipping Ongar use us as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it usually costs far less than a refit.

Honest limits

Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair cannot fix:

  • 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 pictures and we will give you a straight answer before you book.

What we work on

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

Where we work around Chipping Ongar

Chipping Ongar is about 6 miles north-west of Brentwood, in Essex. Book a date that suits you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so you’re not left waiting in all day. We work in all 644 towns and villages in Essex. Our jobs stretch from Chipping Ongar to London (20 miles away).

All of CM5 is covered. You will find streets such as High Street, Lavender Mews and Stanley Place. Chipping Ongar sits on or near the A128, so getting to you is simple. If you’re just outside Chipping Ongar, we cover Greensted (1 mile west), Shelley (1 mile north), High Ongar (1 mile east), Greensted Green (2 miles west) and Norton Mandeville (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (11 miles east), Basildon (13 miles south-east), Harlow (7 miles north-west), Brentwood (6 miles south-east), Billericay (9 miles south-east) and Loughton (9 miles south-west).

Local landmarks in Chipping Ongar

Around Chipping Ongar, we work in homes near United Reformed Church, Chipping Ongar Primary School and The Ongar Academy. Other landmarks nearby include Willingale Doe (4.5 miles north-east) and St. Margaret's Hospital (5.2 miles west). Open spaces near Chipping Ongar include Gernon Bushes.

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