Swindon · England

Coloured suite to white in Coate, Swindon

Resurfacing coloured baths, basins and trays in white in Coate, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.

  • 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

Coloured bath resurfacing in Coate

How we handle coloured bath resurfacing in Coate

Most suites take one or two days. Everything is resurfaced where it stands, so there’s no plumbing or tiling. If you are dealing with a suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom and a dated coloured suite you’d like in white, we can help.

You’re covered for a year from the day of the repair. If anything is not right, ring us and we’ll sort it. Treat it like any resurfaced bath: gentle cleaners, no suction mats.

Area
Coate (SN3)
Area hub
Swindon
Cover
One year on every repair
Price
From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Technician in a mask working on a freestanding roll-top bath

Prices and what affects them

Resurfacing from £350. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price is based on:

  • How many areas need work
  • How easy the damage is to reach
  • Whether we combine several jobs
  • How hard the colour is to match

The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. The full price is agreed before you book, with no extras added later.

Send pictures for a quote

You can take the photos on your phone. Just make sure we can see:

  • Natural light rather than flash
  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit
  • Any earlier repairs or coatings
  • One sharp close-up of the damage

Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire suite, we can give you a fixed quote.

Do you need coloured bath resurfacing in Coate?

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.

Most people contact us after spotting something like this:

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

What your quote should include

  • How your room will be protected
  • Whether the price covers travel
  • What prep work is covered
  • Aftercare advice

How to compare quotes

Covering Coate

Coate is about 3 miles south-east of Swindon, in Swindon. We agree a date that works for you, and you will know when to expect us, so you are not left waiting in all day. We cover all 68 towns and villages across Swindon, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Birmingham, about 64 miles away.

We cover every part of SN3 and the streets around it. Whether you live on Conway Road, Sutton Road and Keswick Road or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. We also cover the places around Coate: Badbury Wick (1 mile south-east), Dorcan (1 mile north-east), Nythe (1 mile north), Covingham (2 miles north-east) and Badbury (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Swindon (3 miles north-west), Stratton St Margaret (3 miles north), Royal Wootton Bassett (6 miles west), Haydon Wick (4 miles north-west), Priory Vale (4 miles north-west) and Freshbrook (4 miles west).

Near you in Coate

Our clients here include homes close to The Stripey Badger pub, St John's Church and Liden Primary and Nursery School and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Lawn Manor Academy (1 mile north-west), Swindon Central Library (1.9 miles north-west) and Queens Park (1.6 miles north-west). The closest station to Coate is Swindon station, roughly 2.3 miles north-west. Further afield, we also cover the area around Rodbourne Cheney (2.6 miles north-west) and Richard Jefferies Museum (under half a mile south-east). Green spaces nearby include Charlbury Hill.

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Should I try a DIY kit first?

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.

Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is normally the cheaper route.

Coate: your questions answered

Are there extra charges for Coate?

There is no separate call-out charge. Your fixed price includes everything.

Do I have to be there?

We need someone to let us in. You don’t need to watch us work.

What happens after I send photos?

You’ll get a fixed quote back. You’re under no obligation.

What happens if you find more damage?

If we find something the pictures didn’t show, we explain it first. The price only changes if you agree.

Do you hold any accreditations?

We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.

Can you turn my avocado bath white?

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

Can I get a quote without a visit?

Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.

I rent my home. Can I book you?

Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged.

Repairing versus replacing in Coate

Replacing a coloured suite means a plumber, a tiler and new taps. Resurfacing turns it white without taking anything out. Our coloured bath resurfacing starts from £350. The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed quote from your pictures, so you know the cost before booking.

What you get with us

  • We leave the room as we found it
  • CHAS and Constructionline accredited
  • Nothing taken out or refitted
  • One visit for most repairs

Take a look at our pricing and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.

When we’d advise against a repair

We will not take on work that won’t last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:

  • 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 before booking.

Surfaces we repair

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

Landlord and trade work in Coate

We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, pictures and access details and we will arrange it.

We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Coate as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.

What happens on the day

On the day itself, there’s little for you to do. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we’ll take it from there. Most visits take one to two days for a full suite, including clearing up.

  1. First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
  2. Next we degrease everything and fix chips.
  3. The surface is prepared and primed.
  4. The new white, or other colour, finish is sprayed on.
  5. Once cured, normally by the next day, the suite is ready.

Preparing for the visit

  • Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
  • Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
  • Ensure the room can be ventilated

How to get a price

To get a price, send two or three photos using our quote form or ring us. We’ll say straight away if a repair is the right fix.

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Advice

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