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Coloured suite to white in Crossgate, County Durham
Resurfacing coloured baths, basins and trays in white for homes and businesses in Crossgate and across County Durham. Free, fixed quotes from your pictures.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A suite that does not match a new bathroom
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
Where we work around Crossgate
Crossgate is about 1 mile south-west of Durham, in County Durham. Jobs in Crossgate are booked in like any other job: a fixed price from your photos, and a technician at your door on the day. We work in 329 places across County Durham. We work right across the region, from Crossgate to Newcastle upon Tyne (about 15 miles away).
Our visits in DH1 and DH99 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We regularly work on streets such as Clay Lane, North Road and The Avenue. If you are just outside Crossgate, we cover Elvet (1 mile east), Neville's Cross (1 mile south-west), Durham (1 mile north-east), Lowes Barn (1 mile south-west) and Gilesgate (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Consett (12 miles north-west), Newton Aycliffe (10 miles south), Bishop Auckland (9 miles south-west), Spennymoor (5 miles south), Seaham (10 miles north-east) and Chester-le-Street (6 miles north).
What’s near Crossgate
In Crossgate, that means homes near Durham Sixth Form Centre, St Margaret's Church and Chorister School, among other places. Also close by are Durham University Library and Collections (0.6 miles south-east), St Margaret's Church of England Primary School (less than half a mile south-west), The Angel Public House (within half a mile north) and Old Durham Gardens (1.1 miles east). Crossgate has its own railway station: Durham station. A little further out are County Hospital (less than half a mile north-west) and Durham Cathedral Museum (under half a mile south-east).
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Durham (0.6 miles north)
Coloured bath resurfacing at your home in Crossgate
We resurface the bath, basin and tray in place, with no new plumbing or tiling. A full suite is generally done in one to two days. We’re often asked to fix a suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom and faded or patchy colour, across avocado, pampas and pink baths, coloured shower trays and whole bathroom suites.
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in County Durham. Care for the new finish like a re-enamelled bath: gentle cleaners, no suction mats.
- Location
- Crossgate (DH1, DH99)
- Region
- County Durham
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
How it works
Here’s how a visit typically runs: we arrive on time, protect everything around the work area, carry out the work and clear up. Allow a day or two, depending on how many items from start to finish. Before we go, we’ll explain when it can be used and how to care for it.
- First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
- We clean, degrease and repair any chips.
- We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- The new white, or other colour, finish is sprayed on.
- Once cured, normally by the next day, the suite is ready.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear the area around the damage
- Open a window if you can
- Let us know about parking or access
Getting a price
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, and you will get a fixed figure back.
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Crossgate: your questions answered
What happens if you find more damage?
Your quote covers the damage in the photos. If there is more, we will tell you before starting.
Can you turn my avocado bath white?
Yes. It’s resurfaced in white where it stands.
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged before the end of a tenancy.
Is there a guarantee?
All our work carries our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children.
Do you cover Crossgate?
Yes, we do. Repair technicians travel to Crossgate from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
In most cases. We remove the old repair before doing a new one.
Which areas do you work in?
Everywhere in the UK, Crossgate included. There is no extra charge for travel.
Should you replace it?
Replacing a coloured suite means new sanitaryware, a plumber and a tiler. Refinishing it in white turns it white with everything left in place. Prices start from £350. Instead of hourly rates, we price the whole job up front. Damage, material and access decide it.
Why book with us
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Colour-matched on site
Take a look at our full price list and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
What affects the price in Crossgate
Resurfacing from £350. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price depends on:
- The material and finish
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Doing more than one item at once
Set against the cost of replacement, repairing generally costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
How to get a fixed quote
You can take the photos on your phone, there’s no need for anything special. Just make sure we can see:
- The material, if you know it
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them over with your postcode, and you will get a fixed quote back. Quotes are free and you are under no obligation.
Work for landlords and builders
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover. Several plots can be done in one visit.
When to call us in Crossgate
Coloured suites were fitted in huge numbers in the 1970s and 80s, and plenty are still in good condition. It’s normally the colour that dates them, not the condition.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- Faded or patchy colour
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- A suite that does not match a new bathroom
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
Questions to ask before booking
- What aftercare is recommended
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- What prep work is covered
- Who turns up on the day
Nearby places to Crossgate
What else we do in Crossgate
DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
For a hairline mark somewhere you will 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.
What a repair can’t fix
We’ll always be straight with you, 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)
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.
Surfaces we repair
- Coloured basins
- Coloured shower trays
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Whole bathroom suites
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
