Sunderland · England
Coloured suite to white in Cox Green, Sunderland
Coloured bath resurfacing in Cox Green without the cost of replacing. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, then we come to you.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
Repairing versus replacing in Cox Green
Swapping a coloured suite for a white one involves new sanitaryware, a plumber and a tiler. Refinishing it in white turns it white without taking anything out. Prices start from £350. We don’t add extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Cox Green
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- One visit for most repairs
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- No extra charge for your area
Take a look at our prices page or bath cost comparison.
About our coloured bath resurfacing in Cox Green
Most suites take one or two days. We resurface the bath, basin and tray in place, with no new plumbing or tiling. Whether it’s a suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom and a dated coloured suite you’d like in white, we can help, on coloured basins, whole bathroom suites and avocado, pampas and pink baths alike.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you are not left on your own once we have gone. Look after the new finish like a re-enamelled bath: mild cleaners and no suction mats.
- Location
- Cox Green (NE38, SR4)
- Area hub
- Sunderland
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Towns and villages near Cox Green
Other services in Cox Green
When a repair isn’t the answer
To be straight with you, there are a few things a repair will not 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)
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we work on in Cox Green
- Coloured basins
- Whole bathroom suites
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Coloured shower trays
Common problems we fix in Cox Green
Avocado, pampas and pink suites were everywhere in the 70s and 80s, and plenty are still in good condition. The problem is normally the colour, not the bath.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- A suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom
- Faded or patchy colour
Questions to ask before booking
- If travel is included in the price
- How soon you can use it again
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- Whether they match the colour on site
What coloured bath resurfacing costs
Prices start from £350. Each job gets its own fixed quote. These are the things that affect it:
- Whether we combine several jobs
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- How easy the damage is to reach
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 photos for a quote
You can take the pictures on your phone, there’s no need for anything special. Just make sure we can see:
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Where you are, by postcode
- Any details about the material
- One sharp close-up of the damage
We price from pictures so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it will not stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
Where we work around Cox Green
Cox Green is about 2 miles east of Washington, in Sunderland. Whether you’re in the middle of Cox Green or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Cox Green is one of 75 towns and villages in Sunderland we cover. We work right across the region, from Cox Green to Newcastle upon Tyne (9 miles away).
All of NE38 and SR4 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Nearby, we also work in Barmston (1 mile north-west), Offerton (1 mile east), Penshaw (1 mile south-west), Hastings Hill (1 mile east) and New Herrington (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Sunderland (3 miles east), Houghton-le-Spring (3 miles south), Sunniside (4 miles east), Fulwell (5 miles north-east), Hendon (5 miles east) and Ford (3 miles east).
Around Cox Green
Our clients here include homes close to Biddick Academy, Church of All Saints and New Penshaw Academy. The closest station to Cox Green is Sunderland station, about 4.2 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Sunderland Royal Hospital (3.1 miles east) and Grindon Museum (2.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Warden Law and WWT Washington.
- Local facilities include East and Middle Herrington (2.3 miles south-east)
Landlords, agents and businesses in Cox Green
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Sunderland and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Cox Green as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it normally costs far less than a refit.
How it works
You do not need to empty the room. We bring everything we need with us, put protection down and get going once we’ve agreed what we’re doing. Most jobs take a day or two, depending on how many items, and you can get on with other things while we’re there.
- We protect the room and ventilate it.
- Each item is cleaned, degreased and any chips repaired.
- 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, normally until the day after.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking or access
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
Ask for a price
There is no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
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Questions from Cox Green
Are there extra charges for Cox Green?
There is no separate call-out charge. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and you’ll get one combined price.
Will it make a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
Can pets and children be at home?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work and until it has cured. The rest of the house is unaffected.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it isn’t worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
How do I get a price for coloured bath resurfacing in Cox Green?
Resurfacing from £350. Every job gets a fixed quote based on pictures of the damage. Send a close-up and a picture of the whole item with your NE38 postcode.
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 I get a quote without a visit?
Nearly always. If pictures don’t show enough, we will ask for another angle.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
