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Coloured suite to white in Hunston, Suffolk

Local coloured bath resurfacing for Hunston: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.

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

Coloured bath resurfacing near Hunston

Coloured bath resurfacing at your home in Hunston

We resurface the bath, basin and tray in place, so there’s no plumbing or tiling. Most suites take one or two days. We are often asked to fix a dated coloured suite you’d like in white and faded or patchy colour, across coloured basins, whole bathroom suites and avocado, pampas and pink baths.

Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. Treat it like any resurfaced bath: gentle cleaners, no suction mats.

Area
Hunston (IP31)
Region
Suffolk
Warranty
A year, on every repair
Quotes
From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Work for landlords and builders

Letting agents frequently send us pictures straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.

Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.

Hunston and the surrounding area

Hunston is about 8 miles north-west of Stowmarket, in Suffolk. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Hunston is one of 731 places in Suffolk we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 68 miles away.

Our visits in IP31 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. If you’re just outside Hunston, we cover Stowlangtoft (1 mile west), Norton Little Green (1 mile south), Stanton Street (2 miles south-west), Norton (2 miles south) and Grimstone End (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Bury St Edmunds (8 miles west), Stowmarket (8 miles south-east), Diss (11 miles north-east), Needham Market (11 miles south-east), Chilton (7 miles south-east) and Thurston (4 miles south-west).

Around Hunston

Typical jobs here are in homes near Church of St Michael and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Elmswell station, roughly 2.9 miles south of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Pakenham Water Mill (2.4 miles west) and Finningham Cromwells Plantation (4.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Mickle Mere.

Map of Hunston © OpenStreetMap contributors

When a repair is not the answer

A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:

  • 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.

What we work on

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

How we price coloured bath resurfacing

Prices start from £350. There’s no charge for travel to Hunston. The price depends on:

  • What kind of damage it is
  • What the surface is made of
  • How many items we do on one visit
  • How easy the damage is to reach

Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access.

Quotes from your photos

We price nearly every job from photos. This is what we need:

  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
  • Your postcode, so we can check dates
  • The material, if you know it
  • Details of any past repairs

There is no need for us to visit first. 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 price.

DIY kit or professional repair?

A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it does not stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.

Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is usually the cheaper route.

Why repair rather than replace?

Replacing a coloured suite involves a plumber, a tiler and new taps. Resurfacing changes the colour with everything left in place. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. A repair typically costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send photos and we will give you the exact figure.

Why Hunston customers choose us

  • A fixed quote before you book
  • CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
  • One-year guarantee on every repair
  • We come to you, anywhere in the UK

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

Signs you need coloured bath resurfacing in Hunston

Avocado, pampas and pink suites were everywhere in the 70s and 80s, and plenty are still in good condition. The problem is usually the colour, not the bath.

Send us a photo if you notice any of these:

  • 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
  • Faded or patchy colour

What your quote should include

  • Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
  • Whether the colour is mixed to match
  • What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
  • When it can be used again

Choosing a repair company

How it works

You do not need to empty the room. Everything we use comes in the van with us, lay protective sheets and get going once we have agreed what we are doing. It generally takes a day or two, depending on how many items, and you’re welcome to carry on with your day while we work.

  1. We protect the room and ventilate it.
  2. Each item is cleaned, degreased and any chips repaired.
  3. The surface is prepared and primed.
  4. The new white, or other colour, finish is sprayed on.
  5. We leave everything to cure, usually until the next day.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Let the surface dry out before the visit
  • Point us to the nearest place to park
  • Tell us if there are stairs or a lift

Getting a price

Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them over with your postcode, and you will get a fixed quote back. There’s no charge for the quote and no obligation.

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Hunston: your questions answered

Will it make a mess?

We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and we clean up when we’ve finished.

Can you repair something that is been repaired before?

Normally, yes. We remove the old repair before doing a new one.

Do you work in Hunston?

Yes, we do. Repair technicians travel to Hunston from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.

Are you a vetted contractor?

Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.

When can you do it?

We’ll give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.

What about the toilet?

Ask us. A toilet bowl is constantly wet, so we will tell you what will last.

Is there a call-out fee?

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

What if the damage is worse than the photos show?

The price is fixed for what the photos show. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.

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