Derbyshire · England
Coloured suite to white in Hilton, Derbyshire
Resurfacing coloured baths, basins and trays in white at your home in Hilton, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
Common problems we fix in Hilton
Avocado, pampas and pink suites were everywhere in the 70s and 80s, and many are still sound. The problem is generally the colour, not the bath.
The things clients usually mention when they call include:
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- A suite that does not match a new bathroom
- Faded or patchy colour
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if they find more damage
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- How to care for the finish
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
How we handle coloured bath resurfacing in Hilton
We resurface the bath, basin and tray in place, with no new plumbing or tiling. A full suite is generally done in one to two days. Our technicians work on avocado, pampas and pink baths, coloured basins and whole bathroom suites, and people most frequently call us about a suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom and faded or patchy colour.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. Just call us if there is a problem and we’ll come back. Treat it like any resurfaced bath: mild cleaners and no suction mats.
- Area
- Hilton (DE65)
- County
- Derbyshire
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Places near Hilton
What else we do in Hilton
DIY repairs versus a professional job
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.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
Hilton and nearby
Hilton is about 4 miles north of Burton upon Trent, in Derbyshire. Our repair technicians come to clients in Hilton and nearby villages, so you do not need to take anything anywhere. Hilton is one of 532 places in Derbyshire where we work. Our jobs stretch from Hilton to Birmingham (30 miles away).
Jobs in DE65 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. We regularly work on streets such as Main Street, Marston Brook and Calder Close. Other places close to Hilton include Burntheath (1 mile north), Marston on Dove (1 mile west), Egginton (2 miles south-east), Rolleston on Dove (2 miles south-west) and Hatton Fields (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Swadlincote (7 miles south-east), Ilkeston (15 miles north-east), Long Eaton (15 miles east), Belper (13 miles north-east), Heanor (15 miles north-east) and Ripley (15 miles north-east).
Around Hilton
Around Hilton, we work in homes near St Mary's Church, The de Ferrers Academy and Hilton Primary School and the streets around them. The closest station to Hilton is Tutbury & Hatton station, roughly 2.2 miles west of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Etwall Hospital (1.6 miles north-east) and Tutbury Museum (2.5 miles west).
What we do, step by step
Here’s how a visit normally runs: we arrive on time, protect everything around the work area, do the job and tidy away. Allow one to two days for a full suite from start to finish. Before we go, we’ll explain how long to leave it and what to avoid for the first few days.
- We protect the room and ventilate it.
- Next we degrease everything and fix chips.
- We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- We spray the new white (or other colour) finish.
- Each item is left to cure, normally ready the next day.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Open a window if you can
Get a quote
You don’t need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
Related advice
Common questions in Hilton
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.
Can you quote from photos?
Nearly always. If pictures do not show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.
When can you do it?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.
Will the price change on the day?
We will show you and explain before doing anything extra. You won’t be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit generally costs less than separate visits. Include photos of each item.
What about the toilet?
Talk to us first. The inside of a bowl is always wet and scrubbed, so we will tell you what will last.
Will there be a smell?
Expect a mild smell while we are working, which fades afterwards.
What do you need from me?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
Work for landlords and builders
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Hilton as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it typically costs far less than a refit.
Why repair rather than replace?
Swapping a coloured suite for a white one involves a plumber, a tiler and new taps. Refinishing it in white changes the colour without taking anything out. Our coloured bath resurfacing starts from £350. Rather than charging by the hour, we price the entire job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Hilton
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Normally one visit, start to finish
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Rooms protected and left tidy
Take a look at our pricing and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
What coloured bath resurfacing costs
Resurfacing from £350. We don’t charge extra for travel to Hilton. The price depends on:
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- How many areas need work
- The colour and finish to match
Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send photos and we will give you the exact figure.
Getting a price from pictures
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage. Please include:
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- A picture taken from further back
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the whole suite, include your postcode and send them over. You’ll get a fixed price, not an estimate.
When a repair is not the answer
A repair is not right for every job, including:
- 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 booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Whole bathroom suites
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Coloured basins
- Coloured shower trays
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
