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Coloured suite to white in Hawkenbury, Kent

Resurfacing coloured baths, basins and trays in white in Hawkenbury, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • A suite that doesn’t 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 for Hawkenbury homes

How we handle coloured bath resurfacing in Hawkenbury

Most suites take one or two days. Everything is resurfaced where it stands, so there’s no plumbing or tiling. Our repair technicians work on coloured shower trays, whole bathroom suites and coloured basins, and common reasons people get in touch are a dated coloured suite you’d like in white and a suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom.

Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote. Care for the new finish like a re-enamelled bath: gentle cleaners, no suction mats.

Location
Hawkenbury (TN2, TN1)
Area hub
Kent
Guarantee
12 months on all our work
Quote
From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Roll-top bath being refinished by a Surface Doctor technician

What coloured bath resurfacing costs

Prices start from £350. We don’t charge extra for travel to Hawkenbury. The price depends on:

  • How many items we do on one visit
  • The colour and finish to match
  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first
  • How many areas need work

We do not add extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.

How to get a fixed quote

Most quotes are done from photos alone. To help us price it:

  • A photo taken from further back
  • Something in shot to show the size
  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
  • One sharp close-up of the damage

A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the suite, include your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.

When a repair isn’t the answer

Not everything can be repaired, and we would rather say so up front. We can’t fix:

  • 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 before you book.

Materials we repair

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

Landlords, agents and businesses in Hawkenbury

We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access and we will arrange it.

Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.

The process

A typical visit goes like this: we arrive on time, protect everything around the work area, carry out the work and clear up. Plan for a day or two, depending on how many items. Before we go, we’ll explain how long to leave it and how to look after it.

  1. The room is protected and ventilated.
  2. Each item is cleaned, degreased and any chips repaired.
  3. We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
  4. We spray on the new finish in white or your chosen colour.
  5. Each item is left to cure, usually ready the next day.

Preparing for the visit

  • Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
  • Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
  • Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive

Get a quote

For a price in Hawkenbury, photos are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.

Get a fixed price

Advice

Common problems we fix in Hawkenbury

Avocado, pampas and pink suites were everywhere in the 70s and 80s, and plenty are still in good condition. It’s normally the colour that dates them, not the condition.

The most common problems we’re called about are:

  • 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

  • Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
  • How changes to the job are handled
  • If travel is included in the price
  • Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?

10 questions to ask before you book

Why repair rather than replace?

Swapping a coloured suite for a white one means new sanitaryware, a plumber and a tiler. Refinishing it in white changes the colour without taking anything out. Prices start from £350. A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.

Why Hawkenbury clients choose us

  • Rooms protected and left tidy
  • Colour mixed on the day to match
  • We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
  • One visit for most repairs

Read our prices page or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.

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, and the work is guaranteed.

Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is typically cheaper.

Hawkenbury: your questions answered

How much does coloured bath resurfacing cost in Hawkenbury?

Prices start from £350. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from photos. You know the full cost before anything is booked.

Can I add another job to the visit?

Yes. Doing several items on one visit typically costs less than separate visits. Include pictures of each item.

Can a coloured bath be made white?

Yes. We resurface it in white with it left in place.

Do you hold any accreditations?

Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.

How do I book?

Some pictures, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, access to the room.

Can you do the toilet too?

Talk to us first. The inside of a bowl is always wet and scrubbed, so we’ll tell you what will last.

It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?

In most cases. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so let us know about it.

Is my repair covered?

Yes, for a year. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.

Hawkenbury and the surrounding area

Hawkenbury is about 1 mile south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Jobs in Hawkenbury are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from your pictures, then a visit to do the work. Hawkenbury is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our jobs stretch from Hawkenbury to London (about 31 miles away).

Every address in TN2 and TN1 is covered. Jobs here include addresses on Forest Road, Nelson Road and Dorset Road and the roads around them. Other places close to Hawkenbury include Royal Tunbridge Wells (1 mile north-west), Broadwater Down (1 mile west), Bells Yew Green (2 miles south-east), High Brooms (2 miles north) and Rusthall (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (15 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (12 miles north), Tonbridge (5 miles north), Kings Hill (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (6 miles north-east) and Park Wood (14 miles north-east).

Landmarks near Hawkenbury

Typical jobs here are in homes near St Peter's Church, The Skinners’ Kent Academy and The Hawkenbury pub, among other places. Nearby too are Skinners' Kent Academy (1.3 miles north-east), Dunorlan Park (0.7 miles north) and Claremont Primary School (within half a mile north-west). Hawkenbury’s nearest station is Tunbridge Wells station, roughly 0.8 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Tunbridge Wells Homeopathic Hospital (1 mile north-west) and The Amelia (1 mile north-west). The countryside around Hawkenbury includes Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.

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