Lancashire · England
Coloured suite to white in Elswick, Lancashire
Our repair technicians come to Elswick for resurfacing coloured baths, basins and trays in white. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
How we handle coloured bath resurfacing in Elswick
Most suites take one or two days. Everything is resurfaced where it stands, with no new plumbing or tiling. We’re frequently asked to fix faded or patchy colour and selling or letting a home with an old suite, across avocado, pampas and pink baths, coloured basins and whole bathroom suites.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months in Elswick and everywhere else. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back. Care for the new finish like a re-enamelled bath: gentle cleaners, no suction mats.
- Where
- Elswick (PR4)
- County
- Lancashire
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Why repair rather than replace?
Swapping a coloured suite for a white one means a plumber, a tiler and new taps. Resurfacing changes the colour with everything left in place. Prices start from £350. The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. You will see the full price before booking.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Elswick
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- One visit for most repairs
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
Read our pricing and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
How it works
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, cover and mask the work area, then carry out the work, which normally takes one to two days for a full suite. If we find something your photos didn’t show, we will explain it before carrying on.
- We protect the room and ventilate it.
- We clean, degrease and repair any chips.
- The surface is prepared and primed.
- We spray on the new finish in white or your chosen colour.
- Once cured, normally by the following day, the suite is ready.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Keep a parking space free if you can
Get a quote
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them to us with your postcode, and you will get a fixed quote back. There’s no charge for the quote and no obligation.
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What a repair can’t fix
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair will not 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)
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think.
Surfaces we repair
- Coloured shower trays
- Whole bathroom suites
- Coloured basins
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
Questions from Elswick
Are you a vetted contractor?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
What happens next?
We look at the pictures and reply with a fixed quote and some dates. If anything’s unclear, we will ask for another photo.
What areas do you cover?
Everywhere in the UK, Elswick included. Travel is included in the price.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes: twelve months. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Can you price it without visiting?
Usually, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.
Will the price change on the day?
We’ll show you and explain before doing anything extra. You will not be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners across Lancashire.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Yes, we frequently do. Removing the old work can add time, and that is in the quote.
DIY kit or professional repair?
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, it’s worth having it done properly.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
Elswick and the surrounding area
Elswick is about 4 miles east of Poulton-le-Fylde, in Lancashire. Whether you’re in the middle of Elswick or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Elswick is one of 482 towns and villages in Lancashire where we work. Our nearest city page is Liverpool, about 30 miles away.
Every address in PR4 is covered. Whether you live on High Street, Ash Road and Orchard Meadows or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. If you’re just outside Elswick, we cover Copp (1 mile north), Great Eccleston (1 mile north), Roseacre (1 mile south-east), Little Eccleston (1 mile north) and Esprick (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Preston (9 miles south-east), Lancaster (15 miles north), Lytham St Anne's (8 miles south-west), Bamber Bridge (12 miles south-east), Leyland (13 miles south-east) and Fulwood (8 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Elswick
In Elswick, that means homes near Great Eccleston Copp CofE Primary School and Church of St Anne, among other places. The nearest railway station is Kirkham & Wesham station, about 3.6 miles south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Blackpool Victoria Hospital (5.6 miles west).
Work for landlords and builders
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Elswick use us as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
Common problems we fix in Elswick
Coloured suites were fitted in huge numbers in the 1970s and 80s, and many are still sound. The problem is usually the colour, not the bath.
Send us a photo if you notice any of these:
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- A suite that does not match a new bathroom
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- Faded or patchy colour
Before you book anyone
- What aftercare is recommended
- How your room will be protected
- How the colour is matched
- Who turns up on the day
What coloured bath resurfacing costs
Prices start from £350. Every quote is fixed and free. What we take into account:
- How easy the damage is to reach
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Whether we combine several jobs
The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed price from your photos, so you know the cost before booking.
Quotes from your pictures
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- A photo taken from further back
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Natural light rather than flash
Email us a picture of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, with your PR4 postcode, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
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