Essex · England
Coloured suite to white in Ivy Chimneys, Essex
Our technicians come to Ivy Chimneys for resurfacing coloured baths, basins and trays in white. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- A suite that does not match a new bathroom
Coloured bath resurfacing in Ivy Chimneys, done in place
Everything is resurfaced where it stands, so there’s no plumbing or tiling. A full suite is normally done in one to two days. We’re frequently asked to fix a suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom and selling or letting a home with an old suite, on coloured basins, avocado, pampas and pink baths and whole bathroom suites.
A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover. Care for the new finish like a re-enamelled bath: mild cleaners and no suction mats.
- Where
- Ivy Chimneys (CM16)
- Area hub
- Essex
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What we cannot put right
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)
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Whole bathroom suites
- Coloured shower trays
- Coloured basins
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What coloured bath resurfacing costs
Prices start from £350. We do not charge extra for travel to Ivy Chimneys. The price depends on:
- The material and finish
- How hard the colour is to match
- How easy the damage is to reach
- How many items we do on one visit
A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
How to get a fixed price
Phone pictures are fine, there is no need for anything special. Ensure they show:
- Natural light rather than flash
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Details of any past repairs
If you’re in Ivy Chimneys and want a price, photos are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Repairing versus replacing in Ivy Chimneys
Replacing a coloured suite means a plumber, a tiler and new taps. Refinishing it in white changes the colour without taking anything out. Our coloured bath resurfacing starts from £350. Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Ivy Chimneys. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Ivy Chimneys
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- We leave the room as we found it
Read our full price list or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Ivy Chimneys: your questions answered
What does coloured bath resurfacing cost?
Prices start from £350. Every job gets a fixed quote based on pictures of the damage. Send a close-up and a photo of the entire item with your CM16 postcode.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Of course. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Do you cover Ivy Chimneys?
Yes. We cover the whole UK and come to Ivy Chimneys. Send photos and we’ll quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Typically, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Can a coloured bath be made white?
Yes. It’s resurfaced in white where it stands.
Do I need to be at home?
We need someone to let us in. You don’t need to watch us work.
Will you leave a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and we clean up when we’ve finished.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, and the work is guaranteed.
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
What happens on the day
Here’s how a visit typically runs: we arrive at the agreed slot, protect everything around the work area, do the job and tidy away. Allow one to two days for a full suite from start to finish. Before we go, we’ll explain how long to leave it and how to look after it.
- The room is protected and ventilated.
- We clean, degrease and repair any chips.
- The surface is prepared and primed.
- The new white, or other colour, finish is sprayed on.
- Each item is left to cure, typically ready the following day.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Let us know which floor the room is on
Ask for a price
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them over with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price. There is no charge for the quote and you are under no obligation.
Advice
Ivy Chimneys and the surrounding area
Ivy Chimneys is about 1 mile south-west of Epping, in Essex. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. Our repair technicians cover all 644 towns and villages across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Ivy Chimneys to London (about 16 miles away).
Our visits in CM16 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets such as High Road, Theydon Road and Centre Avenue, and we cover them all. Other places close to Ivy Chimneys include Epping (1 mile north-east), Steward's Green (1 mile east), Fiddlers Hamlet (1 mile east), Theydon Garnon (2 miles south-east) and Hobbs Cross (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Harlow (6 miles north), Brentwood (10 miles south-east), Billericay (14 miles east), Loughton (3 miles south-west), Waltham Abbey (4 miles west) and Stansted Mountfitchet (15 miles north).
Around Ivy Chimneys
In Ivy Chimneys, that means homes near St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled School, The Black Lion pub and Church of St John the Baptist, among other places. Further afield, we also cover the area around Epping Signalling Museum (0.6 miles north-east) and St. Margaret's Hospital (1.4 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Lippitts Hill and Gernon Bushes.
Work for landlords and builders
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Ivy Chimneys as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it normally costs far less than a refit.
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.
When to call us in Ivy Chimneys
Coloured suites were fitted in huge numbers in the 1970s and 80s, and many are still sound. The problem is usually the colour, not the bath.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- 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 does not match a new bathroom
Comparing quotes
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- What prep work is covered
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- Whether the price covers travel
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
