County Durham · England

Coloured Bath Resurfacing for Ireshopeburn homes

Fixed-price coloured bath resurfacing in Ireshopeburn and the surrounding area, typically in one visit.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • Faded or patchy colour
  • A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Coloured bath resurfacing in Ireshopeburn

Coloured bath resurfacing in Ireshopeburn without replacing anything

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

The work is covered for a year after we finish. Just call us if there’s a problem and we’ll sort it. Treat it like any resurfaced bath: mild cleaners and no suction mats.

Location
Ireshopeburn (DL13)
Region
County Durham
Guarantee
A year, on every repair
Price
From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Roll-top bath being refinished by a Surface Doctor technician

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.

We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send photos, the address and how to get access.

Should I try a DIY kit first?

It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is usually cheaper.

A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, it’s worth having it done properly.

Honest limits

We would rather lose a job than do one that won’t 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 photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.

Surfaces we repair

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

Repairing versus replacing in Ireshopeburn

Swapping a coloured suite for a white one involves new sanitaryware, a plumber and a tiler. Refinishing it in white changes the colour without taking anything out. Our coloured bath resurfacing starts from £350. No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.

Why book with us

  • We come to you, anywhere in the UK
  • Colour-matched on site
  • Most jobs done in one visit
  • Free fixed quotes from pictures

See our prices page and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.

Our work in Ireshopeburn

Ireshopeburn is about 17 miles south-west of Consett, in County Durham. Whether you are in the middle of Ireshopeburn or on the outskirts, the service is the same: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. We cover all 329 towns and villages across County Durham. We work right across the region, from Ireshopeburn to Newcastle upon Tyne (about 28 miles away).

Our technicians cover all of the DL13 postcode area. From Front Street, Hotts Lane and Causeway Road or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. We also cover the places around Ireshopeburn: West Blackdene (1 mile north), Wearhead (1 mile north-west), St John's Chapel (1 mile east), Daddry Shield (2 miles east) and Heatherycleugh (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Wolsingham (13 miles east), Stanhope (8 miles east), Castleside (15 miles north-east) and Middleton-in-Teesdale (10 miles south-east).

Landmarks near Ireshopeburn

Around Ireshopeburn, we work in homes near Rancho Del Rio pub, Church of St John the Baptist and Wearhead Primary School and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Weardale Museum (less than half a mile east).

Map of Ireshopeburn © OpenStreetMap contributors

What happens on the day

You don’t need to empty the room beforehand. We bring everything we need with us, lay protective sheets and start once you are happy with the plan. It usually takes one to two days for a full suite, and you can get on with other things while we are there.

  1. The room is protected and ventilated.
  2. Next we degrease everything and fix chips.
  3. The surface is prepared and primed.
  4. We spray on the new finish in white or your chosen colour.
  5. We leave everything to cure, usually until the day after.

Before we arrive

  • Make sure the room can be ventilated
  • Clear the area around the damage
  • Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive

Getting a price

Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire suite, we can give you a fixed quote the same day in most cases.

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What affects the price in Ireshopeburn

Resurfacing from £350. Each job gets its own fixed price. These are the things that affect it:

  • Access to the area
  • How many areas need work
  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first
  • The material

Set against the cost of replacement, repairing generally costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.

How to get a fixed price

Before you send photos, a few simple things make all the difference:

  • Any earlier repairs or coatings
  • What it’s made of, if you know
  • A clear, close picture of the problem area
  • Natural light rather than flash

We price from pictures so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and you’ll get a fixed figure back.

Ireshopeburn questions

Will the price change on the day?

We’ll show you and explain before doing anything extra. You won’t be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.

What information do you need?

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

Do you work in Ireshopeburn?

Yes. We cover the entire UK and come to Ireshopeburn and the rest of County Durham. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.

Can a coloured bath be made white?

Yes. We resurface it in white with it left in place.

Can you do the toilet too?

Talk to us first. The inside of a bowl is always wet and scrubbed, so we will tell you what will last.

Can pets and children be at home?

Just keep them out of the work area. We will tell you when the room can be used again.

It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?

Most of the time. Tell us what was done before and we’ll plan for it.

Can tenants book a repair?

Of course. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.

Signs you need coloured bath resurfacing in Ireshopeburn

Coloured suites were fitted in huge numbers in the 1970s and 80s, and many are still sound. It’s generally the colour that dates them, not the condition.

These are the problems we are asked about most:

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

What to look for in a quote

  • Whether they match the colour on site
  • What prep work is covered
  • How changes to the job are handled
  • Whether the price covers travel

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