Essex · England

Coloured Bath Resurfacing in Great Yeldham

Our technicians come to Great Yeldham for resurfacing coloured baths, basins and trays in white. Everything is done in place, and the work is guaranteed.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • Faded or patchy colour
  • Selling or letting a home with an old suite
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Coloured bath resurfacing near Great Yeldham

Coloured bath resurfacing in Great Yeldham without replacing anything

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. We work on coloured shower trays, coloured basins and whole bathroom suites, and common reasons people contact us are a dated coloured suite you’d like in white and selling or letting a home with an old suite.

The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there is a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it. Look after the new finish like a re-enamelled bath: gentle cleaners, no suction mats.

Before and after: an old basin refinished to bright white
Where
Great Yeldham (CO9)
Region
Essex
Guarantee
12 months on all our work
Price
From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026

What coloured bath resurfacing costs

Resurfacing from £350. Every quote is fixed and free. What we take into account:

  • How many items we do on one visit
  • The material and finish
  • Where the damage is and how we get to it
  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first

No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.

How to get a fixed price

Before you send photos, these tips help us give you a firm price:

  • Any details about the material
  • A wider photo showing the whole suite
  • One sharp close-up of the damage
  • Your postcode, so we can check dates

Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed price the same day in most cases.

How the visit works

Here’s how a visit normally runs: we arrive at the agreed slot, protect everything around the work area, do the job and clear up. Allow one to two days for a full suite from start to finish. Before we go, we’ll explain when it can be used and what to avoid for the first few days.

  1. The room is protected and ventilated.
  2. Next we degrease everything and fix chips.
  3. We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
  4. We spray the new white (or other colour) finish.
  5. Once cured, normally by the following day, the suite is ready.

How to prepare

  • Ensure the area is dry
  • Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
  • Clear the area around the damage

Get a quote

The quickest way to a price is to send two or three pictures through our quote form or call us. We’ll tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.

Send photos for a quote

Advice

About Great Yeldham

Great Yeldham is about 6 miles north-west of Halstead, in Essex. We agree a date that works for you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so you are not left waiting in all day. We work in all 644 towns and villages across Essex. Our nearest city page is London, about 46 miles away.

Postcode districts we cover here: CO9. We regularly work on streets such as Church Road, Market Grove and High Street. We also cover the places around Great Yeldham: Oaker Hill (1 mile north-west), Tilbury Juxta Clare (1 mile north), Little Yeldham (1 mile north-east), Toppesfield (2 miles south-west) and Ridgewell (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Braintree (9 miles south), Witham (15 miles south), Saffron Walden (14 miles west), Halstead (6 miles south-east), Great Dunmow (13 miles south-west) and Great Notley (11 miles south).

Around Great Yeldham

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Hedingham School and Sixth Form, The Three Bottles Public House and Parish Church of St Andrew. Further afield, we also cover the area around Halstead Rural District (1.9 miles south-east) and Zero2 Bus Museum (0.9 miles south).

Map of Great Yeldham © OpenStreetMap contributors

When to call us in Great Yeldham

Coloured suites were fitted in huge numbers in the 1970s and 80s, and plenty are still in good condition. The problem is normally the colour, not the bath.

Customers typically contact us about:

  • Faded or patchy colour
  • 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

What to look for in a quote

  • What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
  • How soon you can use it again
  • Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
  • Who will actually do the work

Our hiring checklist

DIY repairs versus a professional job

DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.

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

Landlord and trade work in Great Yeldham

For anyone letting property in or around Great Yeldham, we will quote for several properties at once. Just send pictures for each address and we’ll come back with a combined price.

Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, so there’s no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. We can visit several plots in one trip.

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)

Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.

Surfaces we repair

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

Questions from Great Yeldham

How quickly can you book me in?

It depends on the time of year and where you are. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.

Do I have to be there?

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

Will the price change on the day?

Your quote covers the damage in the photos. If there is more, we will tell you before starting.

Can you redo someone else’s repair?

Yes, regularly. Removing the old work can add time, and that’s in the quote.

Can landlords book you?

We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.

Can you do the toilet too?

Ask us. The inside of a bowl is always wet and scrubbed, so we’ll advise honestly before quoting.

Can tenants book a repair?

Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged before the end of a tenancy.

What happens once I’ve sent photos?

We come back with a fixed price, generally with dates to choose from. You are under no obligation.

Should you replace it?

Swapping a coloured suite for a white one involves new sanitaryware, a plumber and a tiler. Refinishing it in white changes the colour without taking anything out. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. Set against the cost of replacement, repairing usually costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.

What you get with us

  • Work done at your home or business
  • CHAS and Constructionline accredited
  • Free fixed quotes from pictures
  • Same prices wherever you are

See our prices page or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.

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