Essex · England

Coloured suite to white in Howe Green, Essex

Resurfacing coloured baths, basins and trays in white in Howe Green, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • Selling or letting a home with an old suite
  • A suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Coloured bath resurfacing near Howe Green

About our coloured bath resurfacing in Howe Green

Everything is resurfaced where it stands, so there’s no plumbing or tiling. A full suite is generally done in one to two days. We’re frequently asked to fix a dated coloured suite you’d like in white and selling or letting a home with an old suite, on avocado, pampas and pink baths, coloured shower trays and whole bathroom suites.

A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you’re not left on your own once we’ve gone. Treat it like any resurfaced bath: mild cleaners and no suction mats.

Location
Howe Green (CM2)
Area hub
Essex
Guarantee
12 months on all our work
Quote
From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Technician in a mask working on a freestanding roll-top bath

What we do, step by step

We work cleanly and quietly, so you can carry on at home. We protect the area first, then the job itself takes one to two days for a full suite. At the end we talk you through the curing time and the aftercare.

  1. The room is protected and ventilated.
  2. Next we degrease everything and fix chips.
  3. We key the surface and apply a bonding primer.
  4. We spray the new white (or other colour) finish.
  5. We leave everything to cure, usually until the next day.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
  • Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
  • Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat

Ask for a price

There is no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.

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Howe Green and the surrounding area

Howe Green is about 3 miles south-east of Chelmsford, in Essex. We visit homes and businesses in Howe Green and nearby villages, so nothing has to leave your home. Our repair technicians cover all 644 towns and villages across Essex. Our nearest city page is London, about 30 miles away.

Our visits in CM2 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. You’ll find streets such as Chalklands, Southend Road and The Tythings. Neighbouring places we cover include East Hanningfield (2 miles south-east), West Hanningfield (2 miles south-west), Bicknacre (2 miles east), Rettendon (3 miles south) and South Hanningfield (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (3 miles north-west), Basildon (9 miles south), Braintree (13 miles north), Brentwood (11 miles south-west), Maldon (7 miles east) and Canvey Island (12 miles south).

Around Howe Green

Our customers here include homes close to The Sandon School and Church of St Andrew. The nearest railway station is Chelmsford station, roughly 3.6 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Bond Street Chelmsford (3.3 miles north-west) and Baddow Hospital (1.2 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Hanningfield Reservoir.

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FAQs for Howe Green

Do you cover Howe Green?

Yes. We work across the UK and come to Howe Green and the rest of Essex. Send photos and we’ll quote, or call 0345 017 0787.

Is the work guaranteed?

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

Is it messy?

Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.

Can tenants book a repair?

Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged before the end of a tenancy.

Will there be a smell?

There may be a mild smell during the work.

Can landlords book you?

Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners in Howe Green.

Can you repair something that is been repaired before?

Generally, yes. Tell us what was done before.

How do I book?

A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.

Landlords, agents and businesses in Howe Green

Letting agents often send us pictures 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.

We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, pictures and access details.

What a repair can’t fix

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)

If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.

Surfaces we repair

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

Repairing versus replacing in Howe Green

Replacing a coloured suite involves new sanitaryware, a plumber and a tiler. Resurfacing turns it white without taking anything out. Our coloured bath resurfacing starts from £350. We do not add extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.

Why book with us

  • Honest advice, even when it means no job
  • No need to remove anything
  • We come to you, anywhere in the UK
  • Rooms protected and left tidy

Take a look at our full price list and bath cost comparison.

How we price coloured bath resurfacing

Prices start from £350. Every quote is fixed and free. What we look at:

  • The colour and finish to match
  • How easy the damage is to reach
  • Doing more than one item at once
  • What kind of damage it is

The price depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed quote from your pictures, so you know the cost before booking.

How to get a fixed quote

A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. Try to include:

  • A clear, close picture of the problem area
  • Details of any past repairs
  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
  • A photo taken from further back

Email us a picture of the damage and one of the whole item, and tell us you’re in Howe Green, and we will reply with a fixed quote.

What we’re called out for in Howe Green

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.

The most common problems we are called about are:

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

Before you book anyone

  • How changes to the job are handled
  • What preparation is included
  • Aftercare advice
  • How long the guarantee is and what it covers

10 questions to ask before you book

DIY repairs versus a professional job

It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.

The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.

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