Essex · England

Coloured suite to white in High Ongar, Essex

Coloured bath resurfacing in High Ongar without the cost of replacing. Get a fixed price from your pictures, then book a visit.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
  • Selling or letting a home with an old suite
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Coloured bath resurfacing near High Ongar

About our coloured bath resurfacing in High Ongar

We resurface the bath, basin and tray in place, so there is no plumbing or tiling. Most suites take one or two days. If you are dealing with a suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom and faded or patchy colour, we can help.

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.

Basin with yellowed glaze resurfaced to a clean white finish
Area
High Ongar (CM5)
County
Essex
Guarantee
A year, on every repair
Price
From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026

High Ongar and the surrounding area

High Ongar is about 6 miles north of Brentwood, in Essex. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. High Ongar is one of 644 towns and villages in Essex we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 21 miles away.

Our visits in CM5 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. From The Street, Mill Lane and Millfield or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. We also travel to Chipping Ongar (1 mile west), Shelley (1 mile north-west), Norton Mandeville (1 mile north-east), King Street (1 mile east) and Greensted (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Chelmsford (10 miles east), Basildon (12 miles south-east), Harlow (8 miles north-west), Brentwood (6 miles south), Billericay (9 miles south-east) and Loughton (9 miles south-west).

Local landmarks in High Ongar

Around High Ongar, we work in homes near The Ongar Academy, Red Lion Public House and High Ongar Primary School. Nearby you will also find Willingale Doe (3.7 miles north-east).

Map of High Ongar © OpenStreetMap contributors

How we price coloured bath resurfacing

Prices start from £350. We charge the same across the UK, including High Ongar. What changes the price is:

  • What the surface is made of
  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first
  • How hard the colour is to match
  • How easy the damage is to reach

Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send photos and we’ll give you the exact figure.

Quotes from your pictures

Phone photos are fine, there’s no need for anything special. Make sure they show:

  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit
  • Any earlier repairs or coatings
  • A wider photo showing the entire suite
  • A close-up of the damage, in focus

Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them over with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote. Quotes are free and no obligation.

Can I fix it myself?

The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.

Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is typically the cheaper route.

When a repair is not the answer

A repair isn’t always the answer, and we’ll tell you before we start. We cannot 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 pictures and we’ll tell you honestly.

Materials we work on in High Ongar

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

When to call us in High Ongar

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

Contact us if you’ve noticed any of these:

  • Selling or letting a home with an old suite
  • Faded or patchy colour
  • A suite that does not match a new bathroom
  • A dated coloured suite you’d like in white

What your quote should include

  • Whether the colour is mixed to match
  • What preparation is included
  • What aftercare is recommended
  • How your room will be protected

Our hiring checklist

High Ongar questions

Is there a call-out fee?

We do not add a call-out fee. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.

How much does coloured bath resurfacing cost in High Ongar?

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

I rent my home. Can I book you?

Yes. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.

Is my repair covered?

All our work carries our one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.

Are you accredited?

We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.

How do I book?

Send photos through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787, and we’ll take it from there.

Is a repair better than a new one?

Typically, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.

Is it safe with children and pets around?

Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we’re working in. We’ll tell you when the room can be used again.

What happens on the day

Your technician turns up when we said we would, introduces themselves and checks the damage against your photos first. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before we open a single tin. The work itself takes a day or two, depending on how many items, and the room is left clean and tidy.

  1. We protect the room and ventilate it.
  2. Each item is cleaned, degreased and any chips repaired.
  3. We key the surface and apply a bonding primer.
  4. The new white, or other colour, finish is sprayed on.
  5. Once cured, normally by the day after, the suite is ready.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
  • Let us know about parking or access
  • Keep a parking space free if you can

How to get a price

A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the entire suite, include your postcode and send them to us. You will get a fixed quote, not an estimate.

Send pictures for a quote

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Repair or replace in High Ongar?

Swapping a coloured suite for a white one involves a plumber, a tiler and new taps. Refinishing it in white turns it white with everything left in place. Our coloured bath resurfacing starts from £350. What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed quote from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.

Why us?

  • Most jobs done in one visit
  • Rooms protected and left tidy
  • Work done at your home or business
  • Colour mixed on the day to match

Take a look at our prices page and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.

For landlords and businesses

We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in High Ongar as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it usually costs far less than a refit.

We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.

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