Norfolk · England
Coloured suite to white in Hempstead, Norfolk
We travel to Hempstead for resurfacing coloured baths, basins and trays in white. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
When to call us in Hempstead
Coloured suites were fitted in huge numbers in the 1970s and 80s, and plenty are still in good condition. The problem is usually the colour, not the bath.
The things customers generally mention when they call include:
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- A suite that does not match a new bathroom
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- Faded or patchy colour
Before booking anyone
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- Whether they match the colour on site
- How soon you can use it again
Coloured bath resurfacing in Hempstead without replacing anything
Everything is resurfaced where it stands, with no new plumbing or tiling. A full suite is generally done in one to two days. Whether it’s a dated coloured suite you’d like in white and faded or patchy colour, we can normally put it right, whatever the material.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there’s a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it. Treat it like any resurfaced bath: gentle cleaners, no suction mats.
- Area
- Hempstead (NR12)
- Region
- Norfolk
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What affects the price in Hempstead
Resurfacing from £350. A fixed quote means you know the cost before booking. We look at:
- Doing more than one item at once
- How much damage there is
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- Unusual colours or finishes
What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed price from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Send pictures for a quote
Before you send pictures, a few simple things make all the difference:
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- One picture of the entire suite
- Natural light rather than flash
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
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What else we do in Hempstead
Work for landlords and builders
Letting agents frequently send us photos straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Hempstead use us as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
FAQs for Hempstead
Will it make a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.
Is there a call-out fee?
No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.
What happens after I send pictures?
We look at the photos and reply with a fixed price and some dates. If anything’s unclear, we’ll ask for another photo.
Will the price change on the day?
If we find something the pictures didn’t show, we explain it first. You decide whether to go ahead.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children.
Do you cover the entire of Norfolk?
All of Norfolk, and the rest of the UK. Travel is included in the price.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Generally, yes. Let us know what was used before and we’ll plan for it.
How the visit works
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room beforehand. We bring everything we need with us, lay protective sheets and get going once we’ve agreed what we’re doing. It typically takes one to two days for a full suite, and you are welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- The room is protected and ventilated.
- Each item is cleaned, degreased and any chips repaired.
- We key the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- We spray the new white (or other colour) finish.
- Once cured, normally by the next day, the suite is ready.
How to prepare
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
Ask for a price
There’s no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
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DIY kit or professional repair?
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.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.
What a repair cannot fix
A repair isn’t always the answer, and we will tell you before we start. 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)
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think.
Surfaces we repair
- Coloured basins
- Whole bathroom suites
- Coloured shower trays
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
Should you replace it?
Replacing a coloured suite involves a plumber, a tiler and new taps. Resurfacing changes the colour without taking anything out. Prices start from £350. Instead of hourly rates, we price the whole job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Hempstead
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Usually one visit, start to finish
- No extra charge for your area
Take a look at our pricing and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Hempstead and nearby
Hempstead is about 8 miles east of North Walsham, in Norfolk. Wherever you are in the NR12 postcode area, a technician comes to you. Hempstead is one of 797 towns and villages in Norfolk where we work.
We work across NR12 and the streets around it. Whether you live on Common Road, Church Lane and Hempstead Road or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Neighbouring places we cover include Lessingham (1 mile west), Ingham Corner (1 mile south-west), Ingham (2 miles south-west), Calthorpe Street (2 miles south) and Brumstead (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Great Yarmouth (15 miles south-east), Sprowston (14 miles south-west), Thorpe St Andrew (14 miles south-west), North Walsham (8 miles west), Southtown (15 miles south-east) and Caister-on-Sea (12 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Hempstead
In Hempstead, that means homes near St Andrew's Church, among other places. Nearby you will also find Dilham Castle (4.4 miles west) and Stalham Firehouse Museum (2.7 miles south-west). Not far away are Hickling Broad and Catfield Fen Reserve.
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