Medway · England
Coloured suite to white in Cooling, Medway
Coloured bath resurfacing in and around Cooling: a fixed quote from pictures, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Faded or patchy colour
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
Common problems we fix in Cooling
Avocado, pampas and pink suites were everywhere in the 70s and 80s, and many are still sound. The problem is generally the colour, not the bath.
Look out for these signs:
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- Faded or patchy colour
- A suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom
What to look for in a quote
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- Who will actually do the work
- What prep work is covered
- What happens if they find more damage
How we handle coloured bath resurfacing in Cooling
Everything is resurfaced where it stands, with no new plumbing or tiling. A full suite is usually done in one to two days. If you are dealing with a dated coloured suite you’d like in white and a suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom, we can help, on whole bathroom suites, avocado, pampas and pink baths and coloured shower trays alike.
You are covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we explain what it covers before you book. Treat it like any resurfaced bath: mild cleaners and no suction mats.
- Location
- Cooling (ME3)
- County
- Medway
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Also near Cooling
Also in Cooling
Questions from Cooling
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Generally, yes. Tell us what was done before.
Is there any odour?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, so we ventilate the room. It clears as the materials cure.
Can you do the toilet too?
Talk to us first. The inside of a bowl is always wet and scrubbed, so we’ll advise honestly before quoting.
How soon can you come?
That depends on our diary for your area. Send pictures with your postcode and we’ll reply with the earliest dates.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote with dates.
Will the price change on the day?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it isn’t worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
What information do you need?
Photos of the damage, a photo of the entire suite and your postcode. Then we’ll agree a date.
Can I fix it myself?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it will not stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
For landlords and businesses
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
What we do, step by step
Here’s how a visit typically runs: we arrive at the agreed slot, sheet and mask the area around the job, carry out the work and tidy away. Allow one to two days for a full suite. Before we go, we will explain when it can be used and what to avoid for the first few days.
- The room is protected and ventilated.
- Each item is cleaned, degreased and any chips repaired.
- We key the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- We spray the new white (or other colour) finish.
- Once cured, normally by the following day, the suite is ready.
How to prepare
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Point us to the nearest place to park
Getting a price
To get a price, send a couple of pictures using our quote form or call us. We’ll say immediately if a repair is the right fix.
Related advice
Our work in Cooling
Cooling is about 5 miles north of Rochester, in Medway. Book a date that suits you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so there is no waiting around. Cooling is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway where we work. You can also see our page for London, about 27 miles away.
All of ME3 is within our area. Whether you live on Main Road and Cooling Road or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. Other places close to Cooling include Cooling Street (1 mile south-west), High Halstow (2 miles east), Sharnal Street (2 miles south-east), Fenn Street (2 miles east) and Chattenden (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (6 miles south), Chatham (7 miles south), Rochester (5 miles south), Rainham (7 miles south-east), Strood (5 miles south-west) and Luton (6 miles south).
Landmarks near Cooling
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to St James' Church, among other places. Cooling’s nearest station is Higham station, roughly 3.3 miles south-west. Further afield, we also cover the area around Upnor Castle (3.4 miles south) and French Hospital (4.8 miles south). The countryside around Cooling includes Canvey Wick and Gad's Hill.
Repair or replace in Cooling?
Replacing a coloured suite involves new sanitaryware, a plumber and a tiler. Refinishing it in white turns it white without taking anything out. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. Set against the cost of replacement, repairing normally costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Cooling
- One visit for most repairs
- No need to remove anything
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
See our pricing and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
How we price coloured bath resurfacing
Prices start from £350. We charge the same across the UK, including Cooling. The price reflects:
- What kind of damage it is
- How easy the damage is to reach
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- How many items we do on one visit
We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Cooling. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Quotes from your pictures
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:
- The material, if you know it
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
Upload a photo of the damage and one of the entire item, and tell us you are in Cooling, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
When we would advise against a repair
A repair is not always the answer, and we’d rather say so up front. We 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)
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think.
Surfaces we repair
- Whole bathroom suites
- Coloured basins
- Coloured shower trays
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
