Stockport · England
Coloured suite to white in Gatley, Stockport
Fixed-price coloured bath resurfacing in Gatley and the surrounding area, usually in one visit.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
How we handle coloured bath resurfacing in Gatley
We resurface the bath, basin and tray in place, so there’s no plumbing or tiling. A full suite is normally done in one to two days. Our technicians work on coloured shower trays, whole bathroom suites and coloured basins, and common reasons people get in touch are selling or letting a home with an old suite and a dated coloured suite you’d like in white.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there is a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it. Treat it like any resurfaced bath: mild cleaners and no suction mats.
- Area
- Gatley (SK8, M22)
- Area hub
- Stockport
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What we cannot put right
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair cannot fix:
- 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 pictures and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we work on
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Coloured shower trays
- Coloured basins
- Whole bathroom suites
Our work in Gatley
Gatley is about 1 mile east of Wythenshawe, in Stockport. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Gatley is one of 42 towns and villages in Stockport we cover. You can also see our page for Manchester, about 6 miles away.
Jobs in SK8 and M22 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. We regularly work on streets such as Church Road, Elm Road and Oakwood Avenue. Gatley is on the A560 and B5166, so it’s easy for us to reach. We also cover the places around Gatley: Peel Hall (1 mile south-west), Cheadle (1 mile east), Benchill (1 mile west), Wythenshawe (1 mile west) and Heald Green (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Stockport (3 miles east), Burnage (3 miles north), Hazel Grove (5 miles east), Bramhall (3 miles south-east), Reddish (5 miles north-east) and Marple (7 miles east).
Landmarks near Gatley
Our clients here include homes close to Lady Barn House School, The Kingsway School and Wythenshawe Park. Also close by are Gatley Primary School (within half a mile south-west), Crown Inn (0.8 miles east) and Church of St James (within half a mile west). Gatley has its own railway station: Gatley station. Nearby you will also find Stockport Etchells (0.5 miles west) and Fletcher Moss Art Gallery & Museum (1.9 miles north). Open spaces near Gatley include Lindow Common and Unicorn Grocery.
Also near Gatley
Also in Gatley
What happens on the day
The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can carry on at home. Protection goes down first, then the work takes a day or two, depending on how many items. At the end we talk you through the curing time and the aftercare.
- First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
- Next we degrease everything and fix chips.
- We key the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- We spray on the new finish in white or your chosen colour.
- Each item is left to cure, normally ready the following day.
How to prepare
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Clear the area around the damage
Getting a price
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them over with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote. Quotes are free and you’re under no obligation.
Advice
For landlords and businesses
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which matters when someone is living in the home.
Should you replace it?
Replacing a coloured suite means a plumber, a tiler and new taps. Refinishing it in white turns it white with everything left in place. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Gatley
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- A fixed quote before you book
- We leave the room as we found it
Take a look at our pricing and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Signs you need coloured bath resurfacing in Gatley
Coloured suites were fitted in huge numbers in the 1970s 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 doesn’t match a new bathroom
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- Faded or patchy colour
Before booking anyone
- What preparation is included
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- Whether the price covers travel
- How to look after the finish
Gatley questions
Do I need to be at home?
We need someone to let us in. You do not need to watch us work.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
In most cases. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so mention it when you send pictures.
Are there extra charges for Gatley?
We don’t add a call-out fee. Your fixed quote includes everything.
When can you do it?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.
Can you turn my avocado bath white?
Yes. We resurface it in white with it left in place.
What do you need from me?
Just photos, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, access to the room.
What happens if you find more damage?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. You won’t be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
Can you do the toilet too?
Ask us. The inside of a bowl is always wet and scrubbed, so we will advise honestly before quoting.
Can I fix it myself?
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.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is normally the cheaper route.
What coloured bath resurfacing costs
Prices start from £350. We charge the same across the UK, including Gatley. What changes the price is:
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- Doing more than one item at once
- The type of damage
- Unusual colours or finishes
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. You’ll see the full price before booking.
Getting a price from pictures
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- A wider photo showing the entire suite
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire suite, we can price the job without visiting.
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