South Tyneside · England
Coloured Bath Resurfacing for Harton homes
Resurfacing coloured baths, basins and trays in white in Harton, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Faded or patchy colour
- A suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom
When we’d advise against a repair
Not everything can be repaired, and we will tell you before we start. Repairs won’t solve:
- 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)
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.
Surfaces we repair
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Coloured basins
- Coloured shower trays
- Whole bathroom suites
About our coloured bath resurfacing in Harton
Most suites take one or two days. We resurface the bath, basin and tray in place, so there is no plumbing or tiling. Whether it’s a suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom and selling or letting a home with an old suite, we can generally put it right, on avocado, pampas and pink baths, whole bathroom suites and coloured basins alike.
You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Harton as everywhere else we work. Treat it like any resurfaced bath: gentle cleaners, no suction mats.
- Where
- Harton (NE34, NE33)
- Region
- South Tyneside
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
The process
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive at the agreed slot, sheet and mask the area around the job, do the job and tidy away. Plan for a day or two, depending on how many items from start to finish. Before we go, we’ll explain how long to leave it and what to avoid for the first few days.
- We protect the room and ventilate it.
- Each item is cleaned, degreased and any chips repaired.
- The surface is prepared and primed.
- We spray on the new finish in white or your chosen colour.
- Once cured, normally by the day after, the suite is ready.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
Get a quote
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Advice
DIY kit or professional repair?
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it will not stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
Work for landlords and builders
For developers and builders, we fix 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 to keep costs down.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
About Harton
Harton is about 1 mile south-east of South Shields, in South Tyneside. Jobs in Harton are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from photos, and a technician at your door on the day. Our technicians cover 14 places in South Tyneside. Our nearest city page is Newcastle upon Tyne, about 9 miles away.
Here we cover the NE34 and NE33 postcode area. Jobs here include addresses on Moor Lane, Lisle Road and Oak Avenue. Harton is on the A1018 and A1300, which makes it straightforward to reach. We also cover the places around Harton: Cleadon Park (1 mile south-east), South Shields (1 mile north-west), Whiteleas (1 mile south-west), Westoe (1 mile north) and Horsley Hill (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Jarrow (3 miles west), Hebburn (4 miles west), Monkton (3 miles west), Primrose (3 miles west) and Willington Quay (3 miles west).
Local landmarks in Harton
Around Harton, we work in homes near Ridgeway Primary Academy, St Wilfrid's RC College and St. Peter's Church, among other places. Also close by are Marine Park (1.8 miles north) and Harton Academy (under half a mile north-east). The nearest railway station is East Boldon station, roughly 1.9 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Tynemouth Castle and Priory (3 miles north) and Jarrow Hall (2.4 miles west). Open spaces near Harton include Cleadon Hills.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include County Borough of Tynemouth (2.9 miles north-west)
Harton: your questions answered
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Generally, yes. Tell us what was done before and we’ll plan for it.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, so the repair isn’t disturbed while it cures.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged before the end of a tenancy.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You don’t need to watch us work.
Can a coloured bath be made white?
Yes. We resurface it in white with it left in place.
Do the materials smell?
Expect a mild smell while we are working, which fades afterwards.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it is not worth repairing, we will tell you.
Common problems we fix in Harton
Avocado, pampas and pink suites were everywhere in the 70s and 80s, and plenty are still in good condition. It’s usually the colour that dates them, not the condition.
If you can see any of these, send us a photo:
- 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 your quote should include
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- What preparation is included
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £350. We do not charge extra for travel to Harton. The price depends on:
- How easy the damage is to reach
- The type of damage
- Doing more than one item at once
- How hard the colour is to match
Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access.
Getting a price from photos
Phone photos are fine. Just ensure we can see:
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote. Quotes are free and no obligation.
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Should you replace it?
Replacing a coloured suite involves new sanitaryware, a plumber and a tiler. Refinishing it in white turns it white with everything left in place. Prices start from £350. The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before booking, with nothing added on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Harton
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- No extra charge for your area
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
Take a look at our full price list and bath cost comparison.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
