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Coloured Bath Resurfacing for Derwenthorpe homes
Coloured bath resurfacing across Derwenthorpe and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
About our coloured bath resurfacing in Derwenthorpe
We resurface the bath, basin and tray in place, so there is no plumbing or tiling. Most suites take one or two days. We are often asked to fix a suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom and a dated coloured suite you’d like in white, across coloured basins, avocado, pampas and pink baths and whole bathroom suites.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard. Care for the new finish like a re-enamelled bath: gentle cleaners, no suction mats.
- Location
- Derwenthorpe (YO31, YO10, YO19)
- Area hub
- York
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Questions from Derwenthorpe
Are there extra charges for Derwenthorpe?
Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Can you do the toilet too?
Talk to us first. A toilet bowl is constantly wet, so we will advise honestly before quoting.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote.
Is it messy?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
Do you cover Derwenthorpe?
Yes. We cover the entire UK and travel to Derwenthorpe. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Can you turn my avocado bath white?
Yes. We resurface it in white with it left in place.
Do I have to be there?
We need someone to let us in. You don’t need to watch us work.
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Should you replace it?
Replacing a coloured suite means a plumber, a tiler and new taps. Resurfacing changes the colour without taking anything out. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. Set against the cost of replacement, repairing generally costs far less, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Derwenthorpe
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- We leave the room as we found it
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
Read our full price list or bath cost comparison.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £350. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price is based on:
- How many items we do on one visit
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- How much damage there is
- The material and finish
What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed price from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
How to get a fixed quote
Two or three clear photos are typically enough. It helps if you send:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
There’s 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 will reply with a fixed quote.
What a repair cannot fix
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- 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 booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Coloured shower trays
- Whole bathroom suites
- Coloured basins
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
Our work in Derwenthorpe
Derwenthorpe is about 2 miles east of York, in York. We travel to clients in Derwenthorpe and the surrounding area, so nothing has to leave your home. Our technicians cover 79 places in York. Our jobs stretch from Derwenthorpe to Leeds (23 miles away).
Here we cover the YO31, YO10 and YO19 postcode area. From Stray Road, Tuke Avenue and Lang Avenue or a nearby road, we can come to you. Neighbouring places we cover include Tang Hall (1 mile west), Osbaldwick (1 mile south-east), Layerthorpe (1 mile west), Heworth (1 mile north-west) and Heslington (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Haxby (4 miles north-west), Acomb Park (4 miles south-west), Woodthorpe (4 miles south-west), Dringhouses (3 miles south-west), Strensall (5 miles north) and Acomb (3 miles west).
Local landmarks in Derwenthorpe
We visit homes around The Derwent Arms, St Aelred's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School and Burnholme Community College. Also close by are York Cemetery (1.5 miles south-west), Elmfield College (1.1 miles north-west) and Church of St Thomas (less than half a mile south-east). The closest station to Derwenthorpe is York station, about 2.1 miles west of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Yorkshire Museum of Farming (1.3 miles east) and Coppergate Shopping Centre (1.6 miles west). For a walk, there’s Kimberlow Hill.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Middlethorpe Without (2.9 miles south-west)
The process
On the day itself, there’s little for you to do. Let us in and show us the room, and we’ll get on with it. Most visits take one to two days for a full suite, including clearing up.
- The room is protected and ventilated.
- Each item is cleaned, degreased and any chips repaired.
- We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- We spray the new white (or other colour) finish.
- Each item is left to cure, normally ready the next day.
How to prepare
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
Ask for a price
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of pictures using our quote form or call us. We will tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
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What we are called out for in Derwenthorpe
Avocado, pampas and pink suites were everywhere in the 70s and 80s, and plenty are still in good condition. The problem is typically the colour, not the bath.
If you can see any of these, send us a photo:
- 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 does not match a new bathroom
What your quote should include
- How the colour is matched
- How to look after the finish
- What preparation is included
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
Work for landlords and builders
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, and the work is guaranteed.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
