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Coloured suite to white in Hicks Forstal, Kent
Local coloured bath resurfacing for Hicks Forstal: a fixed quote from pictures, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Faded or patchy colour
- A suite that does not match a new bathroom
Coloured bath resurfacing in Hicks Forstal without replacing anything
A full suite is usually done in one to two days. Everything is resurfaced where it stands, so there’s no plumbing or tiling. Whether it’s selling or letting a home with an old suite and a suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom, we can help.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything isn’t right, ring us and we will come back. Care for the new finish like a re-enamelled bath: gentle cleaners, no suction mats.
- Location
- Hicks Forstal (CT3)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY repairs versus a professional job
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair won’t last.
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. 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 coloured bath resurfacing costs
Resurfacing from £350. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we look at:
- Whether we combine several jobs
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Unusual colours or finishes
- What kind of damage it is
We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Hicks Forstal. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Quotes from your photos
Before you send photos, a few simple things make all the difference:
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Any details about the material
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- One picture of the entire suite
No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and we’ll come back with a fixed figure.
Questions from Hicks Forstal
Can you turn my avocado bath white?
Yes. It’s resurfaced in white where it stands.
How do I get a price for coloured bath resurfacing in Hicks Forstal?
Prices start from £350. Every job gets a fixed price based on photos of the damage. Send a close-up and a picture of the entire item with your CT3 postcode.
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
You will get a fixed quote back, plus dates. There is no obligation to book.
Do you come to Hicks Forstal?
Yes. We cover the entire UK and come to Hicks Forstal and the rest of Kent. Send us photos for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Can you do the toilet too?
Talk to us first. A toilet bowl is constantly wet, so we’ll tell you what will last.
What areas do you cover?
Everywhere in the UK, Hicks Forstal included. There’s no extra charge for travel.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
In most cases. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so mention it when you send pictures.
Is it messy?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.
What we’re called out for in Hicks Forstal
Coloured suites were fitted in huge numbers in the 1970s and 80s, and many are still sound. It’s typically the colour that dates them, not the condition.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- 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
Comparing quotes
- Who will actually do the work
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
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How the visit works
There’s not much you need to do on the day. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we will take it from there. The job generally runs to a day or two, depending on how many items, including clearing up.
- We protect the room and ventilate it.
- Each item is cleaned, degreased and any chips repaired.
- We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- We spray the new white (or other colour) finish.
- We leave everything to cure, normally until the next day.
Preparing for the visit
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
Get a quote
You don’t need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
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What a repair can’t fix
A repair is not always the answer, 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)
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Surfaces we repair
- Whole bathroom suites
- Coloured shower trays
- Coloured basins
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
Landlords, agents and businesses in Hicks Forstal
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which matters when someone is living in the home.
Hicks Forstal and the surrounding area
Hicks Forstal is about 2 miles south of Herne Bay, in Kent. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Hicks Forstal is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. You can also see our page for London, about 54 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here: CT3. Nearby, we also work in Calcott (1 mile south-west), Herne Common (1 mile north), Knave's Ash (1 mile east), Herne (1 mile north) and Bullockstone (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (4 miles south-west), Margate (12 miles east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (13 miles east) and Whitstable (4 miles west).
Around Hicks Forstal
In Hicks Forstal, that means homes near Spires Academy and Curtis Wood. Hicks Forstal’s nearest station is Sturry station, roughly 2.2 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include St Martins Hospital (3.9 miles south) and Canterbury Castle (4.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Hicks Forstal includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
Repair or replace: which is better?
Swapping a coloured suite for a white one involves a plumber, a tiler and new taps. Resurfacing turns it white without taking anything out. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. The price depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed quote from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Hicks Forstal
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Generally one visit, start to finish
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
Take a look at our pricing or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
