Bournemouth · England

Coloured Bath Resurfacing in Knighton Heath

Coloured bath resurfacing in Knighton Heath without the cost of replacing. Get a fixed price from your pictures, then we come to you.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • A suite that does not match a new bathroom
  • A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Coloured bath resurfacing for Knighton Heath homes

What coloured bath resurfacing costs

Resurfacing from £350. You will know the full cost before booking. We take into account:

  • Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
  • The material
  • Access to the area
  • The size and number of damaged areas

A repair typically costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send pictures and we’ll give you the exact figure.

Getting a price from pictures

Good pictures mean an accurate price. Here’s what helps:

  • A picture taken from further back
  • One sharp close-up of the damage
  • Where you are, by postcode
  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection

There is no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.

About our coloured bath resurfacing in Knighton Heath

We resurface the bath, basin and tray in place, with no new plumbing or tiling. Most suites take one or two days. Common call-outs are for a dated coloured suite you’d like in white and selling or letting a home with an old suite, across avocado, pampas and pink baths, whole bathroom suites and coloured shower trays.

You are covered after we leave: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote. Treat it like any resurfaced bath: mild cleaners and no suction mats.

Before and after: an old basin refinished to bright white
Location
Knighton Heath (BH11, BH12, BH17)
Region
Bournemouth
Warranty
12 months on all our work
Quote
From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

Your questions about coloured bath resurfacing in Knighton Heath

Will it make a mess?

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

Will the price change on the day?

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

Can landlords book you?

Yes, often. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.

Can a coloured bath be made white?

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

Can tenants book a repair?

Yes. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.

Do you come to Knighton Heath?

Yes, we do. Technicians travel to Knighton Heath from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.

What information do you need?

Just photos, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, we only need access to the room.

Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?

In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.

Can I fix it myself?

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.

A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.

Landlords, agents and businesses in Knighton Heath

Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Knighton Heath use us as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.

We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.

How it works

It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, cover and mask the work area, then carry out the work, which normally takes one to two days for a full suite. If we find something your photos didn’t show, we’ll explain it before carrying on.

  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, generally until the following day.

How to prepare

  • Let us know which floor the room is on
  • Point us to the nearest place to park
  • Let us know about parking or access

How to get a price

We price from photos 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.

Get a fixed price

Advice

Covering Knighton Heath

Knighton Heath is about 2 miles north-east of Poole, in Bournemouth. Our technicians come to homes and businesses in Knighton Heath and the surrounding area, so you do not need to take anything anywhere. Knighton Heath is one of 20 places in Bournemouth we cover.

Here we cover the BH11, BH12 and BH17 postcode area. From Hull Road, Gorey Road and Belben Road or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. Neighbouring places we cover include West Howe (1 mile east), Bearwood (1 mile north), Alderney (1 mile south), Canford Heath (1 mile west) and Rossmore (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Bournemouth (3 miles east), Springbourne (4 miles south-east), Muscliff (3 miles east), Pokesdown (6 miles east), Boscombe (5 miles south-east) and Winton (3 miles south-east).

Around Knighton Heath

Around Knighton Heath, we work in homes near Oakmead College of Technology, St. Barnabas Church and Heathlands Primary Academy and the streets around them. Nearby too are Manorside Combined School (0.8 miles south) and Fernheath Playing Fields (1 mile east). For rail, the closest station is Branksome station, roughly 2.2 miles south. A little further out are Dolphin Shopping Centre (3.3 miles south-west) and Brownsea Castle (4.9 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Beacon Hill and Ham Common (LNR).

Map of Knighton Heath © OpenStreetMap contributors

Do you need coloured bath resurfacing in Knighton Heath?

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.

Contact us if you’ve noticed any of these:

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

Questions to ask before booking

  • Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
  • Whether the price covers travel
  • How changes to the job are handled
  • Aftercare advice

Our hiring checklist

When we’d advise against a repair

Some jobs aren’t right for a repair, 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)

Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer before you book.

Materials we repair

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

Repair or replace in Knighton Heath?

Swapping a coloured suite for a white one involves new sanitaryware, a plumber and a tiler. Refinishing it in white changes the colour with everything left in place. Prices start from £350. 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.

Why us?

  • No extra charge for your area
  • Straight answers about what a repair can do
  • No need to remove anything
  • We come to you, anywhere in the UK

Read our prices page or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.

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