Greater London · England
Coloured suite to white in Forest Gate, Greater London
Fixed-price coloured bath resurfacing in Forest Gate and the surrounding area, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Faded or patchy colour
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
How we handle coloured bath resurfacing in Forest Gate
We resurface the bath, basin and tray in place, so there’s no plumbing or tiling. Most suites take one or two days. Whether it’s selling or letting a home with an old suite and a suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom, we can help, whatever the material.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you are not left on your own once we’ve gone. Care for the new finish like a re-enamelled bath: gentle cleaners, no suction mats.
- Where
- Forest Gate (E7, E15, E11)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What happens on the day
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room. Everything we use comes in the van with us, put protection down and get going once we have agreed what we’re doing. It normally takes a day or two, depending on how many items, and you can get on with other things while we’re there.
- We protect the room and ventilate it.
- 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.
- Once cured, normally by the day after, the suite is ready.
How to prepare
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
Get a quote
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Related advice
DIY repairs versus a professional job
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it will not stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
What we can’t put right
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- 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)
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.
What we work on
- Whole bathroom suites
- Coloured shower trays
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Coloured basins
Towns and villages near Forest Gate
What else we do in Forest Gate
Landlords, agents and businesses in Forest Gate
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Forest Gate use us as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.
About Forest Gate
Forest Gate is about 6 miles north-east of London, in Greater London. Jobs in Forest Gate are booked in like any other job: a fixed price from your pictures, and a technician at your door on the day. Our repair technicians cover 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our jobs stretch from Forest Gate to London (6 miles away).
Postcode districts we cover here: E7, E15 and E11. We regularly work on streets such as Elm Road, Ash Road and Cary Road and the roads around them. Being close to the A114 and A116, Forest Gate is easy for our repair technicians to reach. We also travel to Upton (1 mile south), Aldersbrook (1 mile north), Holloway Down (1 mile west), Plashet (1 mile south-east) and Little Ilford (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover London (6 miles south-west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (8 miles west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (6 miles west) and Shoreditch (5 miles west).
Landmarks near Forest Gate
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to West Ham Park, Forest Gate Community School and Woodgrange Infant School. Nearby too are Tyndale Academy (0.6 miles south-east), The Hudson Bay pub (within half a mile south) and A Radical Church (within half a mile south-east). There is a railway station in Forest Gate itself: Wanstead Park station. A little further out are Cann Hall (0.8 miles north-west) and Passmore Edwards Museum (0.9 miles south-west). The countryside around Forest Gate includes Hollow Pond and Old Ford Island.
Repair or replace in Forest Gate?
Replacing a coloured suite involves a plumber, a tiler and new taps. Refinishing it in white turns it white with everything left in place. Prices start from £350. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send pictures and we will give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Forest Gate
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- No extra charge for your area
- Colour-matched on site
Read our full price list and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Forest Gate questions
Which areas do you work in?
Everywhere in the UK, Forest Gate included. There is no extra charge for travel.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and you’ll get one combined price.
What do you need from me?
Send photos through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787.
Does someone need to be in?
We need someone to let us in. You don’t need to watch us work.
Will there be a smell?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, which is why we ventilate. It fades as everything cures.
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Landlords are frequently glad to have it sorted.
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
We come back with a fixed quote, plus dates. There’s no obligation to book.
How do I get a price for coloured bath resurfacing in Forest Gate?
Resurfacing from £350. Because every job differs, we price from photos. You will get a fixed figure before booking.
What affects the price in Forest Gate
Resurfacing from £350. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price is based on:
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- The material
- Doing more than one item at once
We charge the same wherever you are, so there is no premium for Forest Gate. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
How to get a fixed price
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage. Try to send:
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- One sharp close-up of the damage
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.
Signs you need coloured bath resurfacing in Forest Gate
Avocado, pampas and pink suites were everywhere in the 70s and 80s, and many are still sound. The problem is generally the colour, not the bath.
The most common problems we are called about are:
- A suite that does not match a new bathroom
- Faded or patchy colour
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
Comparing quotes
- What happens if they find more damage
- If travel is included in the price
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- What prep work is covered
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
