Cambridgeshire · England

Coloured suite to white in Ely, Cambridgeshire

Our repair technicians come to Ely 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
  • Faded or patchy colour
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Coloured bath resurfacing near Ely

About our coloured bath resurfacing in Ely

A full suite is typically done in one to two days. We resurface the bath, basin and tray in place, with no new plumbing or tiling. If you are dealing with selling or letting a home with an old suite and faded or patchy colour, we can normally put it right.

The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there’s a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it. Look after the new finish like a re-enamelled bath: gentle cleaners, no suction mats.

Before and after: an old basin refinished to bright white
Area
Ely (CB6, CB7)
County
Cambridgeshire
Warranty
One year on every repair
Quotes
From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026

What we’re called out for in Ely

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.

Keep an eye out for any of the following:

  • A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
  • Faded or patchy colour
  • A suite that does not match a new bathroom
  • Selling or letting a home with an old suite

Questions to ask before booking

  • The length of the guarantee and what it covers
  • Whether the colour is mixed to match
  • What prep work is covered
  • How soon you can use it again

How to compare quotes

Should I try a DIY kit first?

A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.

It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.

Honest limits

A repair is not right for every job, including:

  • 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 pictures and we will say what we think.

Materials we repair

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

For landlords and businesses

We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in Cambridgeshire and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which matters when someone is living in the home.

If you manage property in Ely, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send pictures for each one and we’ll price them together.

Where we work around Ely

Ely is about 15 miles north-east of Cambridge, in Cambridgeshire. Across the CB6 area, we come to you. Ely is one of 371 towns and villages in Cambridgeshire we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 64 miles away.

Every address in CB6 and CB7 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You’ll find streets such as Market Street, High Street Back and High Street, and we cover them all. You’ll find Ely on the A10 and B1382, which makes it straightforward to reach. Nearby, we also work in Chettisham (2 miles north), Stuntney (2 miles south-east), Queen Adelaide (2 miles east), Little Downham (2 miles north-west) and Witchford (3 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Cambridge (15 miles south-west), St Ives (15 miles west), Newmarket (12 miles south-east), March (13 miles north-west), Chatteris (10 miles west) and Littleport (4 miles north). Being one of Cambridgeshire’s larger places, Ely sees plenty of our work.

Landmarks near Ely

Around Ely, we work in homes near Ely College, Countess Free Church Ely and Lantern Community Primary School. The nearest railway station is Ely station, about 0.8 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Princess of Wales Hospital (0.9 miles north-east) and Ely Castle (under half a mile south). Open spaces near Ely include Fishing Lake and Roswell Pits.

Map of Ely © OpenStreetMap contributors

Repairing versus replacing in Ely

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 few things move the price: 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.

Why us?

  • Every repair guaranteed for a year
  • Dust sheets down, tidy finish
  • Straight answers about what a repair can do
  • CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited

Read our pricing and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.

How it works

There is not much you need to do on the day. Let us in and show us the room, and we will get on with it. Most visits take one to two days for a full suite, including clearing up.

  1. The room is protected and ventilated.
  2. Next we degrease everything and fix chips.
  3. We key the surface and apply a bonding primer.
  4. We spray the new white (or other colour) finish.
  5. Once cured, normally by the day after, the suite is ready.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Clear the area around the damage
  • Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
  • Make sure the area is dry

Ask for a price

You do not need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.

Send photos for a quote

Advice

Ely questions

How do I get a price for coloured bath resurfacing in Ely?

Prices start from £350. We give a fixed price from your photos. Send a close-up and a picture of the entire item with your CB6 postcode.

Can you price it without visiting?

Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures cannot show what we need.

Are you a vetted contractor?

We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.

Does someone need to be in?

Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.

What happens if you find more damage?

We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.

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.

Is there a call-out fee?

Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.

Can you do the toilet too?

Ask us. A toilet bowl is constantly wet, so we’ll advise honestly before quoting.

What coloured bath resurfacing costs

Resurfacing from £350. We price every job individually, from your photos. What matters most is:

  • How many areas need work
  • How many items we do on one visit
  • The type of damage
  • The material and finish

The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before booking.

How to get a fixed price

Good photos mean an accurate price. Here’s what we find most useful:

  • Your postcode, so we can check dates
  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • Any details about the material

Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job without visiting.

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