Essex · England
Coloured Bath Resurfacing for Hastingwood homes
Coloured bath resurfacing across Hastingwood and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- A suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £350. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price is based on:
- Unusual colours or finishes
- What kind of damage it is
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- The size and number of damaged areas
We do not add extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Send photos for a quote
Two or three clear pictures are usually enough. Try to include:
- Natural light rather than flash
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- The material, if you know it
- One picture of the whole suite
Most clients in Hastingwood get their price from pictures. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
How we handle coloured bath resurfacing in Hastingwood
Most suites take one or two days. Everything is resurfaced where it stands, with no new plumbing or tiling. Whether it’s selling or letting a home with an old suite and a dated coloured suite you’d like in white, we can generally put it right.
All our work is covered by a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Essex. Look after the new finish like a re-enamelled bath: mild cleaners and no suction mats.
- Area
- Hastingwood (CM17)
- Area hub
- Essex
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Work for landlords and builders
For anyone letting property in or around Hastingwood, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send photos for each one and we’ll price them together.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Common problems we fix in Hastingwood
Coloured suites were fitted in huge numbers in the 1970s and 80s, and plenty are still in good condition. The problem is generally the colour, not the bath.
The things clients typically mention when they call are:
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- A suite that does not match a new bathroom
- Faded or patchy colour
What to look for in a quote
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- How to look after the finish
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
Nearby places to Hastingwood
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Questions from Hastingwood
Are you accredited?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.
Will it make a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.
How do I get a price for coloured bath resurfacing in Hastingwood?
Resurfacing from £350. Because every job differs, we price from photos. You’ll get a fixed figure before booking.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send photos of everything you’d like done.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as householders.
When can you do it?
We’ll give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
Hastingwood and the surrounding area
Hastingwood is about 2 miles south-east of Harlow, in Essex. Anywhere in CM17, we come to you. Hastingwood is one of 644 places in Essex where we work. We work right across the region, from Hastingwood to London (20 miles away).
All of CM17 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Hastingwood Road, Hazlewood Park and Mill Street, all of which we cover. We also travel to Foster Street (1 mile north), Magdalen Laver (1 mile east), Latton (2 miles north-west), Newhall (2 miles north-west) and Bush Fair (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (14 miles east), Brentwood (11 miles south-east), Billericay (14 miles south-east), Loughton (8 miles south-west), Waltham Abbey (7 miles south-west) and Great Dunmow (12 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Hastingwood
Our clients here include homes close to Brays Grove, Church Lane Flood Meadow and Passmores Academy. Also close by are Henry Moore Primary School (1.1 miles north-west), Church of St Mary Magdalene (1 mile north-west) and The Rainbow And Dove Public House (less than half a mile south-west). The closest station to Hastingwood is Harlow Mill station, about 3 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Mark Hall Cycle Museum (2.4 miles north-west) and Harlow Mill (3.1 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Gernon Bushes.
How the visit works
Visits start with a quick look at the job together. Then the area is sheeted and masked and we start. Allow one to two days for a full suite, and we’ll keep you posted as we go.
- First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
- Next we degrease everything and fix chips.
- The surface is prepared and primed.
- The new white, or other colour, finish is sprayed on.
- Once cured, normally by the day after, the suite is ready.
How to prepare
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
Ask for a price
To get a price, send a couple of pictures through our quote form or call us. We will tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
Advice
Repairing versus replacing in Hastingwood
Replacing a coloured suite means a plumber, a tiler and new taps. Refinishing it in white turns it white without taking anything out. Prices start from £350. Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Hastingwood
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- A fixed quote before you book
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Everything repaired in place
Take a look at our prices page and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
When we’d advise against a repair
A repair is not right for every job, for example:
- 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 before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Whole bathroom suites
- Coloured basins
- Coloured shower trays
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
Should I try a DIY kit first?
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is generally cheaper.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
