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Coloured Bath Resurfacing in Friern Barnet

Fixed-price coloured bath resurfacing in Friern Barnet and the surrounding area, done in a single visit in most cases.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • A suite that does not match a new bathroom
  • A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Trusted coloured bath resurfacing in Friern Barnet

About our coloured bath resurfacing in Friern Barnet

We resurface the bath, basin and tray in place, with no new plumbing or tiling. A full suite is generally done in one to two days. Typical jobs include a dated coloured suite you’d like in white and faded or patchy colour, across avocado, pampas and pink baths, coloured basins and whole bathroom suites.

The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything is not right, ring us and we’ll come back. Look after the new finish like a re-enamelled bath: gentle cleaners, no suction mats.

Area
Friern Barnet (N11, N12, N10, N20)
Area hub
Greater London
Cover
One year on every repair
Quotes
From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Signs you need coloured bath resurfacing in Friern Barnet

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.

You may need us if you’ve spotted:

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

Questions to ask before booking

  • How long it needs to cure
  • Whether a trained technician does the job
  • What preparation is included
  • What the guarantee covers, and for how long

How to compare quotes

Can I fix it myself?

It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is generally cheaper.

If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.

Should you replace it?

Swapping a coloured suite for a white one means a plumber, a tiler and new taps. Refinishing it in white turns it white with everything left in place. Prices start from £350. There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.

Why us?

  • Dust sheets down, tidy finish
  • Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
  • We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
  • Every repair guaranteed for a year

Take a look at our pricing and bath cost comparison.

FAQs for Friern Barnet

Can you turn my avocado bath white?

Yes. It’s resurfaced in white where it stands.

Can you do the toilet too?

Talk to us first. A toilet bowl is constantly wet, so we’ll tell you what will last.

How do I book?

Some pictures, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, we only need access to the room.

Are you a vetted contractor?

Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.

What happens next?

We look at the pictures and reply with a fixed price and some dates. If we need another angle, we will ask.

Do I need to be at home?

Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.

I’m a tenant. Can you help?

Of course. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.

Can I get a quote without a visit?

Yes, almost always. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed quote without visiting.

How it works

There’s not much you need to do on the day. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we will get on with it. Most visits take one to two days for a full suite, tidy-up included.

  1. First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
  2. We clean, degrease and repair any chips.
  3. We key the surface and apply a bonding primer.
  4. We spray on the new finish in white or your chosen colour.
  5. We leave everything to cure, usually until the following day.

How to prepare

  • Ensure the area is dry
  • Open a window if you can
  • Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access

Get a quote

There’s no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.

Get a fixed quote

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What affects the price in Friern Barnet

Resurfacing from £350. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price depends on:

  • What kind of damage it is
  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
  • How hard the colour is to match
  • Access to the area

Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and doing several items at once reduces it.

Getting a price from photos

Most quotes are done from photos alone. To make it quick:

  • The material, if you know it
  • Details of any past repairs
  • Your postcode, so we can check dates
  • A clear, close picture of the problem area

Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole suite, we can give you a fixed quote the same day in most cases.

Landlords, agents and businesses in Friern Barnet

Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.

We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, photos and access details and we will handle the rest.

Covering Friern Barnet

Friern Barnet is about 2 miles north-east of Finchley, in Greater London. We visit customers in Friern Barnet and the surrounding area, so there is no workshop to go to. We work in 764 places across Greater London. You can also see our page for London, about 8 miles away.

Here we cover the N11, N12, N10 and N20 postcode area. Streets in the area include Martock Gardens, Shapwick Close and Radstock Close, all of which we cover. Friern Barnet sits on or near the A406 and B550, so getting to you is simple. Nearby, we also work in New Southgate (1 mile east), Brunswick Park (1 mile north), North Finchley (1 mile west), Arnos Grove (1 mile east) and Whetstone (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include London (8 miles south), City of Westminster (7 miles south), Marylebone (7 miles south), Kensington (8 miles south), St Pancras (6 miles south) and Shoreditch (7 miles south-east).

Local landmarks in Friern Barnet

We visit homes around Friary Park, St John's Church and Woodhouse College and the streets around them. Also close by are Holly Park Primary School (less than half a mile north), Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum (1.4 miles west) and Friern Barnet School (under half a mile north). There is a railway station in Friern Barnet itself: New Southgate station. Further afield, we also cover the area around Coppetts Wood Hospital (0.7 miles south) and Municipal Borough of Finchley (1.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Highgate Hill and Darland's Lake.

Map of Friern Barnet © OpenStreetMap contributors

Honest limits

A few problems are outside what a surface repair can 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 pictures and we will say what we think.

Surfaces we repair

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