Suffolk · England
Coloured suite to white in Holbrook, Suffolk
Coloured bath resurfacing across Holbrook and nearby, normally in one visit.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A suite that does not match a new bathroom
- Faded or patchy colour
DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it does not stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair will not last.
Coloured bath resurfacing in Holbrook without replacing anything
A full suite is normally done in one to two days. Everything is resurfaced where it stands, with no new plumbing or tiling. We regularly repair avocado, pampas and pink baths, whole bathroom suites and coloured shower trays, and people most often call us about a dated coloured suite you’d like in white and a suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you’re covered after the visit. Care for the new finish like a re-enamelled bath: gentle cleaners, no suction mats.
- Area
- Holbrook (IP9)
- Area hub
- Suffolk
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
About Holbrook
Holbrook is about 5 miles south of Ipswich, in Suffolk. Wherever you are in the IP9 postcode area, a technician comes to you. Holbrook is one of 731 towns and villages in Suffolk where we work. We work right across the region, from Holbrook to London (63 miles away).
Jobs in IP9 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Jobs here include addresses on The Street, Heathfield Road and Mill Rise. Nearby, we also work in Lower Holbrook (1 mile south-east), Stutton (1 mile south-west), Harkstead (2 miles south-east), Upper Street (2 miles south-west) and Tattingstone (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Ipswich (5 miles north), Felixstowe (8 miles east), Kesgrave (7 miles north-east), Woodbridge (10 miles north-east), Hadleigh (9 miles north-west) and Stoke (4 miles north).
Around Holbrook
Around Holbrook, we work in homes near The Swan pub, Holbrook Primary School and Church of All Saints. The nearest railway station is Wrabness station, roughly 3.2 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include St Clement's Hospital (4.9 miles north) and Museum of Knots & Sailors Ropework (3.7 miles north). Not far away are Wrabness Nature Reserve and Alton Water.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £350. You will not pay by the hour. The price is based on:
- How many areas need work
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- How hard the colour is to match
Rather than charging by the hour, we price the entire job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access.
How to get a fixed quote
You can typically get a fixed price without us visiting. To make it quick:
- Something in shot to show the size
- What it’s made of, if you know
- A wider photo showing the entire suite
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them over with your postcode, and you will get a fixed quote back. Quotes are free and no obligation.
Common problems we fix in Holbrook
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 most common problems we are called about are:
- Faded or patchy colour
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- A suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom
Before booking anyone
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- What happens if they find more damage
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- How your room will be protected
Holbrook questions
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, often. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Is it messy?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Landlords are often glad to have it sorted.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
In most cases. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so let us know about it.
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
You get a fixed quote and available dates. If anything’s unclear, we’ll ask for another photo.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Is repairing better than replacing?
In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include photos of each item.
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Work for landlords and builders
Letting agents frequently send us photos straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
If you manage property in Holbrook, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send photos for each address and we will come back with a combined price.
How the visit works
We begin by going over the job with you, so you know exactly what we are doing. After that, protection goes down around the work area and the work begins. You can expect it to take one to two days for a full suite.
- We protect the room and ventilate it.
- Each item is cleaned, degreased and any chips repaired.
- We key the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- We spray on the new finish in white or your chosen colour.
- We leave everything to cure, usually until the next day.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking or access
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
Ask for a price
Upload photos of the damage and one of the whole item, and tell us you’re in Holbrook, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
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What a repair cannot fix
Some jobs aren’t right for a repair, for example:
- 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’ll say what we think before booking.
Materials we repair
- Coloured basins
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Coloured shower trays
- Whole bathroom suites
Repairing versus replacing in Holbrook
Swapping a coloured suite for a white one means new sanitaryware, a plumber and a tiler. Refinishing it in white turns it white with everything left in place. Prices start from £350. There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why book with us
- Everything repaired in place
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Colour mixed on the day to match
Read our full price list and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
