Sheffield · England
Coloured Bath Resurfacing for Dore homes
We travel to Dore for resurfacing coloured baths, basins and trays in white. Everything is done in place, and the work is guaranteed.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- A suite that does not match a new bathroom
Our work in Dore
Dore is about 3 miles north-west of Dronfield, in Sheffield. We visit homes and businesses in Dore and nearby villages, so you don’t need to take anything anywhere. Dore is one of 118 places in Sheffield we cover. You can also see our page for Manchester, about 30 miles away.
Every address in S17 is within our area. Whether you live on Drury Lane, Church Lane and Kerwin Road or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. If you are just outside Dore, we cover Totley Brook (1 mile south-east), Long Line (1 mile north-west), Totley (1 mile south), Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet (1 mile east) and Whirlow (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Sheffield (4 miles north-east), Netherthorpe (5 miles north-east), Upperthorpe (5 miles north-east), West End (4 miles north-east), Walkley (5 miles north) and Broomhall (4 miles north-east).
What’s near Dore
Typical jobs here are in homes near Dore Primary School, Whinfell Quarry Garden and King Ecgbert School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Dore & Totley station, roughly 1 mile east. Nearby you’ll also find Nether Edge Hospital (2.9 miles north-east) and Ecclesall Bierlow (2.6 miles north-east). Open spaces near Dore include Blacka Moor Nature Reserve and Totley Moor.
How we handle coloured bath resurfacing in Dore
Everything is resurfaced where it stands, so there’s no plumbing or tiling. Most suites take one or two days. We’re often asked to fix selling or letting a home with an old suite and a dated coloured suite you’d like in white, on coloured basins, whole bathroom suites and avocado, pampas and pink baths.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months in Dore and everywhere else. We return to put right any problem with the work. Treat it like any resurfaced bath: mild cleaners and no suction mats.
- Where
- Dore (S17)
- Region
- Sheffield
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What else we do in Dore
DIY repairs versus a professional job
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is normally cheaper.
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
The process
When we visit, we arrive at the time we’ve agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. Expect it to take one to two days for a full suite. We tidy up before we leave and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- We protect the room and ventilate it.
- We clean, degrease and repair any chips.
- The surface is prepared and primed.
- The new white, or other colour, finish is sprayed on.
- We leave everything to cure, usually until the day after.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Ensure the area is dry
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
Getting a price
There is no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
Read more
For landlords and businesses
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send photos, the address and how to get access.
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.
What we can’t put right
Not everything can be repaired, and we’d rather say so up front. Repairs will not solve:
- 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)
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we repair
- Coloured basins
- Coloured shower trays
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Whole bathroom suites
Common questions in Dore
Can tenants book a repair?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Just ensure the landlord agrees.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures can’t show what we need.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Of course, and it generally saves money. Send pictures of everything together and we’ll quote them together.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as householders in Dore.
Can you turn my avocado bath white?
Yes. We resurface it in white with it left in place.
What happens next?
We look at the pictures and reply with a fixed quote and some dates. If we need another angle, we’ll ask.
What areas do you cover?
We cover the whole UK, including Dore and the rest of Sheffield. Send your postcode with your pictures and we’ll offer you dates.
When can you do it?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. Send pictures with your postcode and we’ll reply with the earliest dates.
When to call us in Dore
Coloured suites were fitted in huge numbers in the 1970s and 80s, and plenty are still in good condition. It’s usually the colour that dates them, not the condition.
Clients typically contact us about:
- A suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- Faded or patchy colour
What to look for in a quote
- How changes to the job are handled
- How your room will be protected
- What aftercare is recommended
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
How we price coloured bath resurfacing
Resurfacing from £350. We price every job individually. The main factors are:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Access to the area
- Unusual colours or finishes
Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Quotes from your photos
Two or three clear photos are typically enough. Try to include:
- One picture of the entire suite
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- Where you are, by postcode
- The material, if you know it
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and you’ll get a fixed figure back.
Should you replace it?
Replacing a coloured suite means a plumber, a tiler and new taps. Resurfacing turns it white with everything left in place. Prices start from £350. A repair generally costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send photos and we will give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Dore
- Same prices wherever you are
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
Read our prices page or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
