Darlington · England
Coloured Bath Resurfacing for Houghton-le-Side homes
Fixed-price coloured bath resurfacing in Houghton-le-Side and the surrounding area, typically in one visit and guaranteed for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Faded or patchy colour
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
About our coloured bath resurfacing in Houghton-le-Side
Most suites take one or two days. We resurface the bath, basin and tray in place, so there is no plumbing or tiling. If you’re dealing with a dated coloured suite you’d like in white and faded or patchy colour, we can normally put it right, on whole bathroom suites, coloured basins and coloured shower trays alike.
Whatever the size of the job, you get the same one-year guarantee. Treat it like any resurfaced bath: mild cleaners and no suction mats.
- Area
- Houghton-le-Side (DL2)
- Region
- Darlington
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £350. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price is based on:
- The type of damage
- How easy the damage is to reach
- Doing more than one item at once
- What the surface is made of
A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send pictures and you’ll get a fixed figure.
Send photos for a quote
Most quotes are done from photos alone. To make it quick:
- The material, if you know it
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
To get a price, send two or three photos through our quote form or call us. We will tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
Houghton-le-Side: your questions answered
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.
What about the toilet?
Ask us. A toilet bowl is constantly wet, so we will advise honestly before quoting.
Do you cover the entire of Darlington?
The entire UK, including all of Darlington. Just include your postcode and we will confirm dates.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Just add the extra items to your photos and we will quote them together.
Are you accredited?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Do you charge for travel?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Usually, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
Will you leave a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.
What a repair cannot fix
We won’t take on work that will not last, so here’s what a repair cannot put right:
- 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 Houghton-le-Side
- Coloured shower trays
- Whole bathroom suites
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Coloured basins
Can I fix it myself?
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is usually cheaper.
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
Repairing versus replacing in Houghton-le-Side
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. A repair normally costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send photos and we’ll give you the exact figure.
Why us?
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Colour-matched on site
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
Take a look at our full price list or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
What we’re called out for in Houghton-le-Side
Coloured suites were fitted in huge numbers in the 1970s and 80s, and many are still sound. It’s usually the colour that dates them, not the condition.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- Faded or patchy colour
- A suite that does not match a new bathroom
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
Before booking anyone
- How the room is protected while they work
- Aftercare advice
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- Whether they match the colour on site
Nearby places to Houghton-le-Side
More services for Houghton-le-Side
Landlord and trade work in Houghton-le-Side
We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, pictures and access details and we will arrange it.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
How it works
There is not much you need to do on the day. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we will get on with it. Most visits take one to two days for a full suite.
- 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 on the new finish in white or your chosen colour.
- Each item is left to cure, generally ready the following day.
Before we arrive
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Point us to the nearest place to park
How to get a price
Send us photos of the damage and one of the whole item, and tell us you are in Houghton-le-Side, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
Related advice
Where we work around Houghton-le-Side
Houghton-le-Side is about 4 miles south-west of Newton Aycliffe, in Darlington. Our technicians come to homes and businesses in Houghton-le-Side, so there’s no workshop to go to. Our repair technicians cover all 53 towns and villages in Darlington, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Newcastle upon Tyne, about 28 miles away.
Every address in DL2 is covered. If you are just outside Houghton-le-Side, we cover Walworth Gate (1 mile south-east), Heighington (1 mile east), Bolam (2 miles west), Denton (2 miles south) and Summerhouse (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Darlington (6 miles south-east), Harrowgate Hill (5 miles south-east), West Park (4 miles south-east), Eastbourne (7 miles south-east), Cockerton (5 miles south-east) and Rise Carr (5 miles south-east).
Around Houghton-le-Side
Around Houghton-le-Side, we work in homes near Heighington CE Primary School. The nearest railway station is Shildon station, roughly 2.6 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Walworth Castle (2.3 miles south) and West Park Hospital (4.2 miles south-east).
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
