Northumberland · England
Coloured suite to white in Craster, Northumberland
Resurfacing coloured baths, basins and trays in white at your home in Craster, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Faded or patchy colour
- A suite that does not match a new bathroom
For landlords and businesses
Letting agents often send us pictures straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
For anyone letting property in or around Craster, we will quote for several properties at once. Send pictures for each one and we will come back with a combined price.
About our coloured bath resurfacing in Craster
A full suite is typically done in one to two days. Everything is resurfaced where it stands, so there is no plumbing or tiling. We regularly repair avocado, pampas and pink baths, whole bathroom suites and coloured shower trays, and the jobs we see most are selling or letting a home with an old suite and a suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom.
All our work comes with a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Northumberland. Look after the new finish like a re-enamelled bath: mild cleaners and no suction mats.
- Area
- Craster (NE66)
- County
- Northumberland
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Repairing versus replacing in Craster
Replacing a coloured suite involves 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, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed quote from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Craster
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
See our pricing and bath cost comparison.
When a repair isn’t the answer
We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair can’t 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 photos and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we work on
- Coloured shower trays
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Whole bathroom suites
- Coloured basins
What we’re called out for in Craster
Coloured suites were fitted in huge numbers in the 1970s and 80s, and many are still sound. It’s generally the colour that dates them, not the condition.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- A suite that does not match a new bathroom
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- Faded or patchy colour
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
Questions to ask before you book
- What preparation is included
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- Whether they match the colour on site
Prices and what affects them
Resurfacing from £350. Prices are worked out job by job, from your pictures. The main factors are:
- How hard the colour is to match
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Access to the area
A repair generally costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send pictures and we will give you the exact figure.
Getting a price from photos
Two or three clear photos are generally enough. It helps if you send:
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- A picture taken from further back
- Details of any past repairs
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed price back. There’s no charge for the quote and you’re under no obligation.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
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, a professional repair is worth it.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
Towns and villages near Craster
What else we do in Craster
Craster questions
Is it messy?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and we clean up when we have finished.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Yes, regularly. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
Do you cover Craster?
Yes. We work across the UK and travel to Craster and the rest of Northumberland. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged before the end of a tenancy.
When can you do it?
Your quote comes with available dates. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
Do you cover the whole of Northumberland?
Across the UK, and that includes Craster. Our prices are the same everywhere.
Is repairing better than replacing?
In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it isn’t worth repairing, we will tell you.
Can you quote from photos?
In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures can’t show what we need.
Our work in Craster
Craster is about 20 miles north of Ashington, in Northumberland. We travel to customers in Craster and nearby villages, so you don’t need to take anything anywhere. Craster is one of 189 towns and villages in Northumberland we cover. Our jobs stretch from Craster to Newcastle upon Tyne (33 miles away).
Our technicians cover all of the NE66 postcode area. That includes homes on Haven Hill, West End and Heugh Wynd. Other places close to Craster include Dunstan (1 mile west), Embleton (2 miles north-west), Longhoughton (3 miles south), Rennington (3 miles west) and Low Newton-by-the-Sea (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Alnwick (6 miles south-west), Amble (10 miles south), Seahouses (8 miles north), Belford (13 miles north-west), Warkworth (9 miles south) and Longframlington (14 miles south-west).
Near you in Craster
Typical jobs here are in homes near Jolly Fisherman pub and St Peter the Fisherman. Nearby you will also find Alnwick Infirmary (5.9 miles south-west) and Craster Tower (0.5 miles south-west).
What we do, step by step
Visits start with a quick look at the job together, so there are no surprises. Next, we cover and mask everything nearby and the work begins. It normally takes a day or two, depending on how many items.
- 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.
- Once cured, normally by the next day, the suite is ready.
Getting ready for the visit
- Open a window if you can
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Keep a parking space free if you can
Getting a price
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the suite, add your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
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