Sunderland · England
Coloured suite to white in Ford, Sunderland
Resurfacing coloured baths, basins and trays in white at your home in Ford, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- A suite that does not match a new bathroom
About our coloured bath resurfacing in Ford
Most suites take one or two days. We resurface the bath, basin and tray in place, with no new plumbing or tiling. If you’re dealing with a dated coloured suite you’d like in white and a suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom, we can help, whatever the material.
All our work is covered by a one-year guarantee. Treat it like any resurfaced bath: gentle cleaners, no suction mats.
- Location
- Ford (SR4)
- Region
- Sunderland
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Do you need coloured bath resurfacing in Ford?
Coloured suites were fitted in huge numbers in the 1970s and 80s, and plenty are still in good condition. It’s normally the colour that dates them, not the condition.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- Faded or patchy colour
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- A suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom
What to look for in a quote
- When it can be used again
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- What protection goes down before work starts
- Whether the price covers travel
What we do, step by step
We turn up at the time we agreed with you, introduces themselves and looks over the damage before anything else. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before any work starts. Most visits take one to two days for a full suite, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- The room is protected and ventilated.
- Next we degrease everything and fix chips.
- We key the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- We spray the new white (or other colour) finish.
- Each item is left to cure, normally ready the day after.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Let us know about parking or access
How to get a price
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them over with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote. Quotes are free and you’re under no obligation.
Related advice
Ford questions
Will the price change on the day?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
Can tenants book a repair?
Of course. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
How do I book?
Photos of the damage, a photo of the whole suite and your postcode. Then we will agree a date.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.
Will it make a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.
Can you turn my avocado bath white?
Yes. It’s resurfaced in white where it stands.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.
Do you charge for travel?
Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.
What coloured bath resurfacing costs
Prices start from £350. There’s no area surcharge for Ford. What changes the price is:
- Unusual colours or finishes
- The material and finish
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed quote from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
Quotes from your photos
You can generally get a fixed quote without us visiting. To help us price it:
- Natural light rather than flash
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
DIY kit or professional repair?
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
Covering Ford
Ford is about 1 mile west of Sunderland, in Sunderland. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Ford is one of 75 places in Sunderland we cover. Our nearest city page is Newcastle upon Tyne, about 10 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here: SR4. You’ll find streets such as Fawn Road, Friar Road and Front Road. If you are just outside Ford, we cover South Hylton (1 mile west), Castletown (1 mile north-west), North Hylton (1 mile north-west), Hylton Red House (2 miles north) and Hylton Castle (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Washington (4 miles west), Houghton-le-Spring (5 miles south-west), Hetton-le-Hole (6 miles south), New Silksworth (3 miles south), Biddick Hall (4 miles north) and Brockley Whins (4 miles north). Ford is among the bigger towns we cover in Sunderland.
Local landmarks in Ford
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Barnes Park, Highfield Academy and Church of The Good Shepherd. Nearby too are Sandhill View Academy (1.1 miles south), Grindon Hall Christian School (0.7 miles south-west) and The Willow Pond pub (0.7 miles east). The nearest railway station is Sunderland station, about 1.6 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Sunderland Royal Hospital (0.6 miles east) and East and Middle Herrington (2.6 miles south). The countryside around Ford includes Warden Law and WWT Washington.
Places near Ford
Other services in Ford
What a repair can’t fix
Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits too:
- 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 before booking.
What we work on
- Whole bathroom suites
- Coloured shower trays
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Coloured basins
Repair or replace: which is better?
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. Prices start from £350. Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Ford. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Why book with us
- One price list for the entire UK
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- One visit for most repairs
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
Read our prices page or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Work for landlords and builders
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, pictures and access details.
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.
