Cheshire East · England

Coloured suite to white in Hankelow, Cheshire East

Fixed-price coloured bath resurfacing in Hankelow 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

Coloured bath resurfacing in Hankelow

What affects the price in Hankelow

Resurfacing from £350. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we look at:

  • What kind of damage it is
  • Whether we combine several jobs
  • The material and finish
  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first

Rather than charging by the hour, we price the whole job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and combining items on one visit brings it down.

Send pictures for a quote

Phone pictures are fine. Just make sure we can see:

  • Something in shot to show the size
  • A close-up of the damage, in focus
  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
  • The material, if you know it

There is no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.

How we handle coloured bath resurfacing in Hankelow

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. Common call-outs are for selling or letting a home with an old suite and a dated coloured suite you’d like in white, across coloured shower trays, whole bathroom suites and coloured basins.

A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover. Treat it like any resurfaced bath: gentle cleaners, no suction mats.

Area
Hankelow (CW3)
Region
Cheshire East
Cover
A year, on every repair
Quote
From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Technician in a mask working on a freestanding roll-top bath

Common problems we fix in Hankelow

Avocado, pampas and pink suites were everywhere in the 70s and 80s, and plenty are still in good condition. The problem is typically the colour, not the bath.

Keep an eye out for any of the following:

  • A suite that does not 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

What your quote should include

  • How long it needs to cure
  • A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
  • What preparation is included
  • What aftercare is recommended

10 questions to ask before you book

Hankelow and the surrounding area

Hankelow is about 4 miles south of Nantwich, in Cheshire East. Book a date that suits you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so there’s no waiting around. Hankelow is one of 254 places in Cheshire East where we work. We work right across the region, from Hankelow to Liverpool (about 33 miles away).

Postcode districts we cover here: CW3. You will find streets such as Old School Lane, Longhill Lane and The Nook. Other places close to Hankelow include Woolfall (1 mile south-east), Birchall Moss (1 mile north-east), Hunsterson Four Lane End (2 miles east), Brown Moss (2 miles east) and Hatherton (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Crewe (7 miles north), Nantwich (4 miles north), Middlewich (13 miles north), Sandbach (11 miles north-east), Coppenhall (7 miles north) and Holmes Chapel (15 miles north).

Around Hankelow

Our customers here include homes close to Audlem St James' CofE Primary School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Nantwich station, about 4.2 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Nantwich Castle (4.5 miles north) and Nantwich Workhouse (5.1 miles north).

Map of Hankelow © OpenStreetMap contributors

The process

Here’s how a visit normally runs: we arrive on time, sheet and mask the area around the job, carry out the work and tidy away. Plan for a day or two, depending on how many items from start to finish. Before we go, we’ll explain when it can be used and how to look after it.

  1. The room is protected and ventilated.
  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. Once cured, normally by the following day, the suite is ready.

How to prepare

  • Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
  • Keep a parking space free if you can
  • Keep children and pets away from the room on the day

Ask for a price

No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through.

Get a fixed price

Advice

Your questions about coloured bath resurfacing in Hankelow

Are you a vetted contractor?

Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.

What happens once I’ve sent photos?

We come back with a fixed price, plus dates. There’s no obligation to book.

Will you leave a mess?

No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.

Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?

Generally, yes. Tell us what was done before and we’ll plan for it.

Can I add another job to the visit?

Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include photos of each item.

Can you price it without visiting?

Typically, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.

Is it safe with children and pets around?

On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children.

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.

Work for landlords and builders

Letting agents often send us pictures straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.

Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.

DIY repairs versus a professional job

If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.

You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair will not last.

Honest limits

We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair will not 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.

What we work on

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

Why repair rather than replace?

Replacing a coloured suite involves a plumber, a tiler and new taps. Resurfacing turns it white with everything left in place. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.

What you get with us

  • A fixed quote before you book
  • We leave the room as we found it
  • Most jobs done in one visit
  • Every repair guaranteed for a year

Take a look at our pricing and bath cost comparison.

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