Kent · England
Coloured suite to white in Istead Rise, Kent
Resurfacing coloured baths, basins and trays in white for householders, landlords and businesses in Istead Rise. Free, fixed quotes from your pictures.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- Faded or patchy colour
When to call us in Istead Rise
Coloured suites were fitted in huge numbers in the 1970s and 80s, and plenty are still in good condition. The problem is usually the colour, not the bath.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- A suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom
- Faded or patchy colour
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
Before you book anyone
- How your room will be protected
- What prep work is covered
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
Coloured bath resurfacing at your home in Istead Rise
We resurface the bath, basin and tray in place, so there’s no plumbing or tiling. A full suite is generally done in one to two days. Typical jobs include a suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom and a dated coloured suite you’d like in white, in avocado, pampas and pink baths, coloured basins and whole bathroom suites.
Every repair is covered by our one-year guarantee. Care for the new finish like a re-enamelled bath: mild cleaners and no suction mats.
- Location
- Istead Rise (DA13)
- County
- Kent
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
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. Our coloured bath resurfacing starts from £350. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send pictures and we will give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Istead Rise
- No need to remove anything
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- We leave the room as we found it
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
Take a look at our pricing and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
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 then the old filler has to be removed first.
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
What we do, step by step
You do not need to empty the room beforehand. Everything we use comes in the van with us, put protection down and start once you are happy with the plan. Most jobs take a day or two, depending on how many items, and you can get on with other things while we’re there.
- The room is protected and ventilated.
- Next we degrease everything and fix chips.
- The surface is prepared and primed.
- We spray on the new finish in white or your chosen colour.
- We leave everything to cure, normally until the day after.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
Getting a price
We price from pictures so you don’t 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.
Advice
Istead Rise and the surrounding area
Istead Rise is about 2 miles south of Northfleet, in Kent. Book a date that suits you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so you’re not left waiting in all day. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 20 miles away.
Our visits in DA13 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. From Elwill Way, Lesley Close and Upper Avenue or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Close by, we cover Northfleet Green (1 mile north-west), Singlewell or Ifield (1 mile north-east), Southfleet (1 mile north-west), Painters Ash (1 mile north) and Henhurst (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles south-east), Dartford (6 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles south-west), Tonbridge (15 miles south), Swanley (8 miles west) and Kings Hill (9 miles south).
What’s near Istead Rise
Typical jobs here are in homes near Saint Barnabus Church, Istead Rise Primary School and Jeskyns, among other places. Istead Rise’s nearest station is Meopham station, roughly 1.3 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Gravesham Museum (2.7 miles north) and Stone Castle (4.1 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Sawyers Lake and Gad's Hill.
Towns and villages near Istead Rise
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Istead Rise questions
How soon can you come?
We will give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
How much does coloured bath resurfacing cost in Istead Rise?
Prices start from £350. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from pictures. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Do you cover Istead Rise?
Yes, we do. Technicians travel to Istead Rise from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Will you leave a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include pictures of each item.
Can you turn my avocado bath white?
Yes. We resurface it in white with it left in place.
Landlord and trade work in Istead Rise
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. We can visit several plots in one trip.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
What coloured bath resurfacing costs
Prices start from £350. Every quote is fixed and free. What we look at:
- How many items we do on one visit
- The size and number of damaged areas
- What kind of damage it is
- The material
Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is generally a fraction of the price, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
How to get a fixed quote
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage. Please include:
- A photo taken from further back
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Where you are, by postcode
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the entire suite, add your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
When a repair isn’t the answer
A repair isn’t 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)
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we work on in Istead Rise
- Whole bathroom suites
- Coloured shower trays
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Coloured basins
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
