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Coloured Bath Resurfacing for East Lexham homes

Resurfacing coloured baths, basins and trays in white for homes and businesses in East Lexham and across Norfolk. Send pictures for a free, fixed quote.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • A suite that does not match a new bathroom
  • Faded or patchy colour
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Coloured bath resurfacing in East Lexham

Coloured bath resurfacing in East Lexham without replacing anything

Most suites take one or two days. Everything is resurfaced where it stands, so there’s no plumbing or tiling. We are often asked to fix a suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom and faded or patchy colour, in coloured basins, whole bathroom suites and coloured shower trays.

You’re covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we explain what it covers before you book. Treat it like any resurfaced bath: gentle cleaners, no suction mats.

Where
East Lexham (PE32)
Region
Norfolk
Guarantee
12 months on all our work
Quotes
From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

DIY kit or professional repair?

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.

If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.

Repair or replace in East Lexham?

Replacing a coloured suite involves new sanitaryware, a plumber and a tiler. Refinishing it in white changes the colour without taking anything out. Our coloured bath resurfacing starts from £350. The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before you book, with no extras added later.

Why choose Surface Doctor in East Lexham

  • CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
  • Straight answers about what a repair can do
  • Everything repaired in place
  • One-year guarantee on every repair

Take a look at our pricing and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.

About East Lexham

East Lexham is about 8 miles west of Dereham, in Norfolk. Anywhere in PE32, a technician comes to you. We work in 797 places across Norfolk, from the larger towns to small villages.

All of PE32 is within our area. Neighbouring places we cover include Litcham (2 miles east), Fiddler's Green (2 miles west), Rougham (3 miles north-west), Weasenham All Saints (3 miles north) and Weasenham St Peter (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as King's Lynn (14 miles west), Dereham (8 miles east), Watton (11 miles south), Swaffham (6 miles south-west), Fakenham (9 miles north-east) and Fairstead (13 miles west).

Near you in East Lexham

We visit homes around Litcham School, Church of St Andrew and Litcham Common, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Litcham Village Museum (1.8 miles east) and Castle Acre Castle (2.6 miles south-west).

Map of East Lexham © OpenStreetMap contributors

Signs you need coloured bath resurfacing in East Lexham

Avocado, pampas and pink suites were everywhere in the 70s and 80s, and plenty are still in good condition. It’s normally the colour that dates them, not the condition.

It’s worth getting a quote if you see:

  • A suite that does not 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 booking anyone

  • How long the guarantee is and what it covers
  • How the colour is matched
  • Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
  • Who will actually do the work

Choosing a repair company

Common questions in East Lexham

Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?

Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it is not worth repairing, we’ll tell you.

How soon can you come?

We’ll give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.

Can I get a quote without a visit?

Usually, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.

What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?

It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. You decide whether to go ahead.

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

Yes. Doing several items on one visit normally costs less than separate visits. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.

Will you leave a mess?

We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and we clean up when we’ve finished.

I rent my home. Can I book you?

We’re happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Just make sure the landlord agrees.

What happens after I send pictures?

You will get a fixed quote back, plus dates. You are under no obligation.

What coloured bath resurfacing costs

Prices start from £350. There’s no area surcharge for East Lexham. What changes the price is:

  • The colour and finish to match
  • How much damage there is
  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first
  • How easy the damage is to reach

The price depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed quote from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.

Getting a price from pictures

Phone photos are fine. Just ensure we can see:

  • Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
  • Your postcode, so we can check dates
  • A wider photo showing the whole suite
  • The material, if you know it

Upload a picture of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, and tell us you are in East Lexham, and we will come back with a fixed quote.

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 can work around your bookings.

Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, so there’s no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. Several plots can be done in one visit.

What happens on the day

On the day, we arrive at the time we have 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 let you know when you can use it again.

  1. We protect the room and ventilate it.
  2. Next we degrease everything and fix chips.
  3. The surface is prepared and primed.
  4. The new white, or other colour, finish is sprayed on.
  5. We leave everything to cure, typically until the following day.

Before we arrive

  • Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
  • Clear the area around the damage
  • Let the surface dry out before the visit

How to get a price

A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the suite, add your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.

Get a free quote

Related advice

What a repair cannot fix

We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair can’t 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)

Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.

Surfaces we repair

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