Gateshead · England
Coloured suite to white in Gateshead
Coloured bath resurfacing across Gateshead and nearby, typically in one visit.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- Faded or patchy colour
Common problems we fix in Gateshead
Avocado, pampas and pink suites were everywhere in the 70s and 80s, and plenty are still in good condition. It’s typically the colour that dates them, not the condition.
Most people get in touch when they notice something like this:
- A suite that does not match a new bathroom
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- Faded or patchy colour
Comparing quotes
- Aftercare advice
- Whether they match the colour on site
- What protection goes down before work starts
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
Coloured bath resurfacing at your home in Gateshead
We resurface the bath, basin and tray in place, with no new plumbing or tiling. A full suite is normally done in one to two days. If you are dealing with selling or letting a home with an old suite and a suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom, we can generally put it right.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months in Gateshead and everywhere else. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back. Treat it like any resurfaced bath: gentle cleaners, no suction mats.
What affects the price in Gateshead
Prices start from £350. We don’t charge extra for travel to Gateshead. The price comes down to:
- How many areas need work
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- The material and finish
- Unusual colours or finishes
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. You will see the full price before booking, with no extras added later.
Getting a price from pictures
Before you send photos, a few simple things make all the difference:
- A wider photo showing the entire suite
- The material, if you know it
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them to us with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price. Quotes are free and no obligation.
How the visit works
From the moment we arrive, we keep the work contained to the one room. We mask off everything nearby, the job takes a day or two, depending on how many items, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- 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, generally ready the day after.
Before we arrive
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
Ask for a price
Send us a photo of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, with your NE10 postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.
Related advice
Gateshead and the surrounding area
Gateshead is in England. Wherever you are in the NE10 postcode area, we carry out the work at your property. We cover all 49 towns and villages in Gateshead, from the larger towns to small villages.
Our visits in NE10, NE9, NE8 and NE11 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes on Conway Square, Church Road and Milton Square and the roads around them. Gateshead is on the A1 and A167, so it’s easy for us to reach. We also travel to Deckham (1 mile north), Carr Hill (1 mile east), Sheriff Hill (1 mile south-east), Gateshead Fell (1 mile south-east) and Felling (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Blaydon (5 miles west), Whickham (4 miles west), Ryton (7 miles west), Winlaton (5 miles west), Crawcrook (8 miles west) and Albany (3 miles south-east).
Near you in Gateshead
Around Gateshead, we work in homes near Gateshead Jewish Academy for Girls, Hodkin Park and Carr Hill Community Primary School and the streets around them. Also close by are Thomas Hepburn Community Academy (1.2 miles east) and Church of St George (under half a mile north-west). For rail, the closest station is Heworth station, roughly 1.4 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Royal Arcade (1.9 miles north) and Saltwell Park Museum (0.5 miles south-west).
- Other local spots include County Borough of Gateshead (1 mile north)
What a repair can’t fix
Some jobs are not right for a repair, 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’ll say what we think.
Surfaces we repair
- Coloured basins
- Coloured shower trays
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Whole bathroom suites
FAQs for Gateshead
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work and until it has cured. The rest of the house is unaffected.
Can tenants book a repair?
We are happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
Can you repair several things at once?
Of course, and it usually saves money. Just add the extra items to your photos and you will get one combined price.
What does coloured bath resurfacing cost?
Resurfacing from £350. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from photos. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
What happens if you find more damage?
Your quote covers the damage in the pictures. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
What happens after I send pictures?
We look at the pictures and reply with a fixed price and some dates. If anything’s unclear, we’ll ask for another photo.
Which areas do you work in?
Across the UK. Our prices are the same everywhere.
Is it messy?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and we clean up when we have finished.
Repair or replace in Gateshead?
Replacing a coloured suite involves new sanitaryware, a plumber and a tiler. Resurfacing turns it white without taking anything out. Our coloured bath resurfacing starts from £350. Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Gateshead
- Everything repaired in place
- Typically one visit, start to finish
- No extra charge for your area
- Work done at your home or business
See our full price list or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
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, and the work is guaranteed.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair will not last.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Gateshead
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, pictures and access details and we’ll handle the rest.
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