Cambridgeshire · England

Coloured suite to white in Graveley, Cambridgeshire

Resurfacing coloured baths, basins and trays in white for homes and businesses in Graveley and across Cambridgeshire. Free, fixed quotes from your photos.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
  • Selling or letting a home with an old suite
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Coloured bath resurfacing near Graveley

How we handle coloured bath resurfacing in Graveley

We resurface the bath, basin and tray in place, with no new plumbing or tiling. A full suite is typically done in one to two days. We’re often asked to fix a suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom and faded or patchy colour, in coloured basins, avocado, pampas and pink baths and whole bathroom suites.

You’re covered after we leave: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we explain what it covers before you book. Treat it like any resurfaced bath: gentle cleaners, no suction mats.

Where
Graveley (PE19)
Region
Cambridgeshire
Cover
One year on every repair
Price
From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026
Stained basin resurfaced to clean white (before and after)

What affects the price in Graveley

Resurfacing from £350. Every quote is fixed and free. What we look at:

  • Doing more than one item at once
  • What kind of damage it is
  • Unusual colours or finishes
  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first

A repair generally costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.

Getting a price from photos

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

  • One picture of the whole suite
  • Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
  • One sharp close-up of the damage
  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale

Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them over with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price. There is no charge for the quote and you are under no obligation.

Should I try a DIY kit first?

A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.

It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.

What we cannot put right

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)

Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.

Materials we repair

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

How the visit works

Visits start with a quick look at the job together, so there are no surprises. After that, protection goes down around the work area and we start. You can expect it to take a day or two, depending on how many items, and we’ll tell you if anything changes.

  1. First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
  2. Next we degrease everything and fix chips.
  3. We key the surface and apply a bonding primer.
  4. We spray the new white (or other colour) finish.
  5. Each item is left to cure, typically ready the following day.

How to prepare

  • Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
  • Ensure the area is dry
  • Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children

How to get a price

You do not need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.

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Landlord and trade work in Graveley

Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.

Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Graveley use us as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it typically costs far less than a refit.

About Graveley

Graveley is about 5 miles north-east of St Neots, in Cambridgeshire. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Our repair technicians cover all 371 towns and villages in Cambridgeshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Graveley to London (53 miles away).

Every address in PE19 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. From High Street, Church Lane and Offord Road or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. If you’re just outside Graveley, we cover Yelling (1 mile south-east), Papworth Everard (2 miles east), Croxton (3 miles south), Weald (3 miles south-west) and Hilton (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Cambridge (13 miles east), St Neots (5 miles south-west), Huntingdon (5 miles north), St Ives (7 miles north-east), Cambourne (5 miles south-east) and Godmanchester (4 miles north).

Landmarks near Graveley

Around Graveley, we work in homes near Parish Church of St Botolph and The Three Horseshoes pub. For rail, the closest station is St Neots station, about 3.8 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Hinchingbrooke Hospital (5.1 miles north) and Boughton (3.2 miles west). Open spaces near Graveley include Paxton Pits Nature Reserve.

Map of Graveley © OpenStreetMap contributors

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. Our coloured bath resurfacing starts from £350. Our prices are the same across the UK, so there is no premium for Graveley. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.

What you get with us

  • One price list for the entire UK
  • Honest advice, even when it means no job
  • Most jobs done in one visit
  • Colour mixed on the day to match

Take a look at our prices page and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.

FAQs for Graveley

Can you price it without visiting?

Nearly always. If pictures don’t show enough, we will ask for another angle.

Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?

Most of the time. Tell us what was done before and we will plan for it.

Will you leave a mess?

Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.

Are you accredited?

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

How quickly can you book me in?

Your quote comes with available dates. Tell us if you need it done quickly.

Can tenants book a repair?

Yes. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.

Do the materials smell?

It depends on the job, but frequently a little. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum, and it soon fades.

What happens after I send photos?

We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote.

What we’re called out for in Graveley

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.

These are the problems we’re asked about most:

  • Faded or patchy colour
  • 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

Before booking anyone

  • How the room is protected while they work
  • Aftercare advice
  • Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
  • Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price

How to compare quotes

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