Essex · England
Coloured suite to white in Havering-atte-Bower, Essex
Coloured bath resurfacing for Havering-atte-Bower, without a refit. Send us photos for a fixed price, then book a visit.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- Faded or patchy colour
Coloured bath resurfacing at your home in Havering-atte-Bower
Most suites take one or two days. We resurface the bath, basin and tray in place, so there’s no plumbing or tiling. Common call-outs are for selling or letting a home with an old suite and faded or patchy colour, on coloured basins, whole bathroom suites and avocado, pampas and pink baths.
All our work comes with a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Essex. Treat it like any resurfaced bath: mild cleaners and no suction mats.
- Location
- Havering-atte-Bower (RM4)
- Region
- Essex
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £350. Prices are worked out job by job, from your pictures. The main factors are:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Unusual colours or finishes
- What the surface is made of
Our prices are the same across the UK, so there’s no premium for Havering-atte-Bower. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Quotes from your pictures
You can usually get a fixed price without us visiting. To make it quick:
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- The material, if you know it
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Details of any past repairs
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the suite, add your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
Nearby places to Havering-atte-Bower
What else we do in Havering-atte-Bower
Where we work around Havering-atte-Bower
Havering-atte-Bower is about 3 miles north-west of Harold Wood, in Essex. Whether you are in the middle of Havering-atte-Bower or on the outskirts, the service is the same: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. We work in 644 places across Essex. Our jobs stretch from Havering-atte-Bower to London (15 miles away).
Here we cover the RM4 postcode area. That includes homes on North Road, Broxhill Road and Bower Farm Road and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Havering-atte-Bower: Chase Cross (1 mile south-west), Stapleford Abbotts (1 mile north-west), Redbridge (2 miles west), Lambourne End (2 miles west) and Lambourne (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (15 miles north-east), Basildon (12 miles east), Harlow (11 miles north), Brentwood (5 miles east), Billericay (10 miles east) and Loughton (6 miles west).
Landmarks near Havering-atte-Bower
We visit homes around Dame Tipping Church of England Primary School, The Top Oak pub and Bower Park Academy. Also close by are Church of St John the Evangelist (under half a mile south-west) and Havering Country Park (0.8 miles south-west). For rail, the closest station is Harold Wood station, roughly 2.7 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Harold Wood Hospital (2.5 miles south-east) and Romford Shopping Hall (2.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Bedfords Park.
Signs you need coloured bath resurfacing in Havering-atte-Bower
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.
These are the problems we are asked about most:
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- Faded or patchy colour
- A suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
Comparing quotes
- How to care for the finish
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- Who turns up on the day
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
What happens on the day
We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you’re not left guessing. Once we are there, the work takes a day or two, depending on how many items for most jobs. We leave the room clean.
- We protect the room and ventilate it.
- We clean, degrease and repair any chips.
- The surface is prepared and primed.
- We spray the new white (or other colour) finish.
- Each item is left to cure, typically ready the following day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Make sure the area is dry
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
How to get a price
If you’re in Havering-atte-Bower and want a price, the easiest route is pictures: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
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Work for landlords and builders
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Havering-atte-Bower use us as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
Repair or replace: which is better?
Swapping a coloured suite for a white one means new sanitaryware, a plumber and a tiler. Refinishing it in white changes the colour with everything left in place. Our coloured bath resurfacing starts from £350. Instead of hourly rates, we price the entire job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Havering-atte-Bower
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
Take a look at our prices page and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
When a repair is not the answer
We would rather lose a job than do one that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- 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
- Whole bathroom suites
- Coloured shower trays
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Coloured basins
Havering-atte-Bower: your questions answered
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
How do I book?
Just photos, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, access to the room.
Will there be a smell?
There can be some smell while we work. It fades as everything cures.
Do I have to be there?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
In most cases. We remove the old repair before doing a new one.
Do you work in Havering-atte-Bower?
Yes. We work across the UK and travel to Havering-atte-Bower. Send pictures and we will quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Can you turn my avocado bath white?
Yes. It’s resurfaced in white where it stands.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
