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Coloured suite to white in Dartford, Kent

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

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
  • Faded or patchy colour
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Coloured bath resurfacing in Dartford

How we handle coloured bath resurfacing in Dartford

Most suites take one or two days. We resurface the bath, basin and tray in place, so there’s no plumbing or tiling. Common call-outs are for faded or patchy colour and selling or letting a home with an old suite, in whole bathroom suites, coloured basins and avocado, pampas and pink baths.

The work is covered for a year after we finish. Just call us if there is a problem and we’ll come back. Treat it like any resurfaced bath: gentle cleaners, no suction mats.

Roll-top bath being refinished by a Surface Doctor technician
Location
Dartford (DA1, DA2, DA5, DA13)
County
Kent
Guarantee
A year, on every repair
Price
From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026

What coloured bath resurfacing costs

Prices start from £350. There is no charge for travel to Dartford. The price comes down to:

  • How hard the colour is to match
  • How many items we do on one visit
  • The type of damage
  • How many areas need work

What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed price from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.

Quotes from your pictures

You can take the photos on your phone. Ensure they show:

  • Any earlier repairs or coatings
  • Something in shot to show the size
  • What it’s made of, if you know
  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection

Most customers in Dartford get their price from photos. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.

How it works

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

  1. The room is protected and ventilated.
  2. Next we degrease everything and fix chips.
  3. We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
  4. The new white, or other colour, finish is sprayed on.
  5. We leave everything to cure, typically until the following day.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Keep a parking space free if you can
  • Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
  • Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access

How to get a price

Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote. There is no charge for the quote and you are under no obligation.

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Advice

For landlords and businesses

Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We will fit around changeovers where we can.

We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send photos, the address and how to get access and we’ll handle the rest.

When a repair isn’t the answer

A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:

  • 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)

Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer before booking.

What we work on

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

Our work in Dartford

Dartford is about 14 miles east of London, in Kent. We agree a date that works for you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so there’s no waiting around. Dartford is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work. You can also see our page for London, about 14 miles away.

Jobs in DA1, DA2, DA5 and DA13 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include High Street, Market Street and Temple Hill Square. You will find Dartford on the A2 and A206, which makes it straightforward to reach. Neighbouring places we cover include Temple Hill (1 mile north), Hawley (1 mile south), Stone (2 miles east), Clement Street (2 miles south) and Darenth (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (11 miles south), Gravesend (7 miles east), Northfleet (5 miles east), Swanley (4 miles south-west), Kings Hill (14 miles south-east) and Swanscombe (3 miles east). Dartford is among the bigger towns we cover in Kent.

What’s near Dartford

Our customers here include homes close to The Rose pub, Central Park and Stone Lodge School. Other local landmarks include Leigh Academy (0.7 miles south-east), Dartford Primary Academy (within half a mile south-east) and Church of the Holy Trinity (within half a mile west). There’s a railway station in Dartford itself: Dartford station. Well-known places in the area include West Hill Hospital (0.6 miles west) and Stone Castle (2.3 miles east). The countryside around Dartford includes Wansunt Pit and Sawyers Lake.

  • Local facilities include Colyers (2.9 miles north-west)
Map of Dartford © OpenStreetMap contributors

Can I fix it myself?

It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is generally cheaper.

If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and give it the full curing time. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.

Repairing versus replacing in Dartford

Swapping a coloured suite for a white one involves a plumber, a tiler and new taps. Refinishing it in white changes the colour without taking anything out. Our coloured bath resurfacing starts from £350. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send pictures and we’ll give you the exact figure.

Why us?

  • Rooms protected and left tidy
  • Most jobs done in one visit
  • Work done at your home or business
  • Straight answers about what a repair can do

Take a look at our full price list and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.

What we are called out for in Dartford

Coloured suites were fitted in huge numbers in the 1970s and 80s, and many are still sound. It’s usually the colour that dates them, not the condition.

Look out for any of the following:

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

Before you book anyone

  • Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
  • Aftercare advice
  • Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
  • The length of the guarantee and what it covers

Choosing a repair company

Common questions in Dartford

Can you do more than one item on the same visit?

Yes. Doing several items on one visit usually costs less than separate visits. Include pictures of each item.

What if the damage is worse than the photos show?

Your quote covers the damage in the pictures. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.

Do you work in Dartford?

We do. We send a technician to Dartford for every job, and the price is the same as everywhere else.

I rent my home. Can I book you?

We’re happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Get your landlord’s agreement first.

Can you quote from photos?

In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the photos cannot show what we need.

Do I have to be there?

Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. After that, you can carry on with your day.

Can you turn my avocado bath white?

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

Is there a call-out fee?

We do not add a call-out fee. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.

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