Cumbria · England
Coloured suite to white in Distington, Cumbria
We travel to Distington for resurfacing coloured baths, basins and trays in white. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
Repair or replace in Distington?
Swapping a coloured suite for a white one involves new sanitaryware, a plumber and a tiler. Resurfacing changes the colour with everything left in place. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. Rather than charging by the hour, we price the entire job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Distington
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- No extra charge for your area
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Everything repaired in place
Read our prices page or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Coloured bath resurfacing in Distington without replacing anything
Everything is resurfaced where it stands, so there is no plumbing or tiling. A full suite is typically done in one to two days. We regularly repair coloured basins, whole bathroom suites and coloured shower trays, and common reasons people get in touch are faded or patchy colour and a suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there is a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it. Treat it like any resurfaced bath: mild cleaners and no suction mats.
- Location
- Distington (CA14)
- County
- Cumbria
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
When we’d advise against a repair
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)
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Surfaces we repair
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Coloured shower trays
- Coloured basins
- Whole bathroom suites
Distington and the surrounding area
Distington is about 3 miles south of Workington, in Cumbria. Jobs in Distington are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from photos, then a visit to do the work. We work in all 438 towns and villages in Cumbria, from the larger towns to small villages. Our jobs stretch from Distington to Newcastle upon Tyne (about 80 miles away).
Jobs in CA14 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets such as Church Road, Main Street and Rectory Square. Nearby, we also work in Common End (1 mile south), Gilgarran (2 miles east), Lowca (2 miles south-west), Low Moresby (2 miles south) and Parton (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Workington (3 miles north), Whitehaven (4 miles south), Maryport (8 miles north), Cockermouth (8 miles north-east), Cleator Moor (5 miles south) and Bransty (4 miles south-west).
Near you in Distington
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Church of the Holy Spirit, Energy Coast UTC and Distington Community School. The nearest railway station is Harrington station, roughly 1.5 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Hayes Castle (0.7 miles south-west) and West Cumberland Hospital (4.8 miles south). For a walk, there’s Siddick Pond.
Prices and what affects them
Resurfacing from £350. A fixed quote means you know the cost before booking. We take into account:
- 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
- How many areas need work
It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Send pictures for a quote
Phone photos are fine. Ensure they show:
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- A wider photo showing the whole suite
If you’re in Distington and want a price, the easiest route is photos: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
When to call us in Distington
Avocado, pampas and pink suites were everywhere in the 70s and 80s, and plenty are still in good condition. The problem is usually the colour, not the bath.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- Faded or patchy colour
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- A suite that does not match a new bathroom
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
What to look for in a quote
- Who turns up on the day
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- How to care for the finish
- What protection goes down before work starts
The process
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room beforehand. We bring everything we need with us, lay protective sheets and start once you’re happy with the plan. Most jobs take one to two days for a full suite, and you are welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- The room is protected and ventilated.
- Each item is cleaned, degreased and any chips repaired.
- We key the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- We spray the new white (or other colour) finish.
- Each item is left to cure, usually ready the following day.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
Getting a price
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole suite, we can give you a fixed quote the same day in most cases.
Related advice
Can I fix it myself?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair will not last.
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
Also near Distington
What else we do in Distington
FAQs for Distington
Will there be a smell?
A little, depending on the job. Open windows and an extractor fan help.
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
Most of the time. Tell us what was done before.
Can pets and children be at home?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we’re working in. We will let you know when it’s safe to use again.
How do I book?
Some pictures, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, access to the room.
Can landlords book you?
Yes, often. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Will the price change on the day?
We will show you and explain before doing anything extra. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.
Landlord and trade work in Distington
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
