Leicestershire · England
Coloured suite to white in Hickling, Leicestershire
Resurfacing coloured baths, basins and trays in white at your home in Hickling, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- Faded or patchy colour
Where we work around Hickling
Hickling is about 7 miles north-west of Melton Mowbray, in Leicestershire. Wherever you are in the LE14 postcode area, we come to you. Hickling is one of 287 towns and villages in Leicestershire we cover. Our jobs stretch from Hickling to Birmingham (47 miles away).
Jobs in LE14 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We regularly work on streets such as Main Street, Marsh's Paddock and Bridgegate Lane and the roads around them. Other places close to Hickling include Kinoulton (1 mile north-west), Upper Broughton (2 miles south), Nether Broughton (2 miles south), Long Clawson (2 miles south-east) and Colston Bassett (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Loughborough (12 miles south-west), Melton Mowbray (7 miles south-east), Shepshed (14 miles south-west), Syston (12 miles south), Shelthorpe (11 miles south-west) and Sileby (10 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Hickling
Our customers here include homes close to Plough Inn and St Luke's Church.
How we handle coloured bath resurfacing in Hickling
Most suites take one or two days. Everything is resurfaced where it stands, so there is no plumbing or tiling. Common call-outs are for faded or patchy colour and a suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom, in coloured shower trays, avocado, pampas and pink baths and whole bathroom suites.
Peace of mind is built in: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we explain what it covers before booking. Care for the new finish like a re-enamelled bath: gentle cleaners, no suction mats.
- Location
- Hickling (LE14)
- County
- Leicestershire
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Towns and villages near Hickling
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When to call us in Hickling
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.
Most people contact us when they notice one of these:
- Faded or patchy colour
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- A suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
Questions to ask before booking
- What protection goes down before work starts
- How soon you can use it again
- Aftercare advice
- How the colour is matched
For landlords and businesses
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access and we will handle the rest.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
The process
When we visit, we arrive at the time we’ve agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. Expect it to take a day or two, depending on how many items. We tidy up before we leave and let you know when you can use it again.
- 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.
- Once cured, normally by the day after, the suite is ready.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the area is dry
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Have a window or extractor fan available
How to get a price
Send us pictures of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, and tell us you are in Hickling, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
Advice
DIY repairs versus a professional job
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
What coloured bath resurfacing costs
Prices start from £350. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we look at:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Whether we combine several jobs
- The colour and finish to match
What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed quote from your photos, so you know the cost before booking.
Quotes from your pictures
You can normally get a fixed quote without us visiting. To help us price it:
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Where you are, by postcode
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
We price from pictures so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through.
When we would advise against a repair
We’d 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)
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think.
Surfaces we repair
- Coloured basins
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Coloured shower trays
- Whole bathroom suites
Repairing versus replacing in Hickling
Replacing a coloured suite means a plumber, a tiler and new taps. Resurfacing turns it white 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.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Hickling
- A fixed quote before booking
- Work done at your home or business
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
Read our prices page or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Your questions about coloured bath resurfacing in Hickling
When can you do it?
We will give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
We will show you and explain before doing anything extra. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
Can a coloured bath be made white?
Yes. It’s resurfaced in white where it stands.
Will you leave a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.
Do you cover the whole of Leicestershire?
Across the UK, and that includes Hickling. Our prices are the same everywhere.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Most of the time. Tell us what was done before.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
We look at the photos and reply with a fixed quote and some dates. If anything’s unclear, we’ll ask for another photo.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Just add the extra items to your photos and you will get one combined price.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
