County Durham · England
Coloured suite to white in Inkerman, County Durham
Resurfacing coloured baths, basins and trays in white at your home in Inkerman, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A suite that does not match a new bathroom
- Faded or patchy colour
Coloured bath resurfacing in Inkerman, done in place
We resurface the bath, basin and tray in place, with no new plumbing or tiling. Most suites take one or two days. We regularly repair coloured basins, avocado, pampas and pink baths and whole bathroom suites, and common reasons people contact us are faded or patchy colour and a dated coloured suite you’d like in white.
Whatever the size of the job, you get the same one-year guarantee in Inkerman and across County Durham. Treat it like any resurfaced bath: gentle cleaners, no suction mats.
- Area
- Inkerman (DL13)
- Region
- County Durham
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
For landlords and businesses
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.
If you manage property in Inkerman, we will quote for several properties at once. Send photos for each one and we’ll come back with a combined price.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £350. Each job gets its own fixed price. These are the things that affect it:
- The material
- The type of damage
- Unusual colours or finishes
- How many items we do on one visit
Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is usually a fraction of the price, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
How to get a fixed quote
Phone photos are fine. Make sure they show:
- Something in shot to show the size
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
To get a price, send two or three photos through our quote form or ring us. We’ll tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
Your questions about coloured bath resurfacing in Inkerman
Can tenants book a repair?
We’re happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
How do I get a price for coloured bath resurfacing in Inkerman?
Resurfacing from £350. Because every job differs, we price from pictures. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
You’ll get a fixed quote back. You’re under no obligation.
Do you cover Inkerman?
Yes, we do. We send a technician to Inkerman for every job, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Is my repair covered?
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Can you quote from pictures?
Yes, almost always. Clear photos let us give you a fixed quote without visiting.
What do you need from me?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
Will you leave a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and we clean up when we have finished.
When to call us in Inkerman
Avocado, pampas and pink suites were everywhere in the 70s and 80s, and plenty are still in good condition. The problem is normally the colour, not the bath.
People typically call us after spotting one of these:
- Faded or patchy colour
- 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
Before booking anyone
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- Whether the price covers travel
- How soon you can use it again
Nearby places to Inkerman
What else we do in Inkerman
Honest limits
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair cannot fix:
- 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 repair
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Coloured shower trays
- Whole bathroom suites
- Coloured basins
What we do, step by step
When we visit, we arrive at the time we have agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. Expect it to take one to two days for a full suite. We clean up when we are done and let you know when you can use it again.
- We protect the room and ventilate it.
- Next we degrease everything and fix chips.
- We key the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- The new white, or other colour, finish is sprayed on.
- Each item is left to cure, normally ready the next day.
How to prepare
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
Get a quote
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 come back to you with a fixed figure.
Related advice
DIY kit or professional repair?
We understand the appeal of fixing it 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.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
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 with everything left in place. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Inkerman
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- We leave the room as we found it
See our full price list and bath cost comparison.
Inkerman and the surrounding area
Inkerman is about 7 miles south of Consett, in County Durham. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Our technicians cover all 329 towns and villages across County Durham. We work right across the region, from Inkerman to Newcastle upon Tyne (about 18 miles away).
Here we cover the DL13 postcode area. We regularly work on streets such as Inkerman Road and North Road and the roads around them. Close by, we cover Tow Law (1 mile south-east), Thornley (2 miles south), Satley (2 miles north), Wolsingham (3 miles south-west) and Craigside (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Durham (10 miles east), Consett (7 miles north), Newton Aycliffe (14 miles south-east), Bishop Auckland (9 miles south-east), Spennymoor (10 miles south-east) and Chester-le-Street (12 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Inkerman
Typical jobs here are in homes near Church of St Philip and St James and Blessed John Duckett Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary and the streets around them. Not far away are Stanley Moss.
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