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Coloured suite to white in Kniveton, Derbyshire
Coloured bath resurfacing in and around Kniveton: a fixed quote from photos, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A suite that does not match a new bathroom
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite

Coloured bath resurfacing in Kniveton, done in place
Everything is resurfaced where it stands, with no new plumbing or tiling. Most suites take one or two days. Whether it’s a suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom and selling or letting a home with an old suite, we can help, whatever the material.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. Just call us if there is a problem and we’ll sort it. Look after the new finish like a re-enamelled bath: gentle cleaners, no suction mats.

- Location
- Kniveton (DE6)
- Area hub
- Derbyshire
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
When we would advise against a repair
It helps to know what we cannot do too:
- 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.
Surfaces we repair
- Coloured basins
- Whole bathroom suites
- Coloured shower trays
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
Prices and what affects them
Resurfacing from £350. There’s no charge for travel to Kniveton. The price depends on:
- What kind of damage it is
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Whether we combine several jobs
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Send pictures for a quote
Phone photos are fine, there is no need for anything special. Just make sure we can see:
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Any details about the material
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the entire suite, add your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
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Why repair rather than replace?
Replacing a coloured suite means new sanitaryware, a plumber and a tiler. Refinishing it in white turns it white without taking anything out. Our coloured bath resurfacing starts from £350. Instead of hourly rates, we price the whole job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Why book with us
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- One price list for the entire UK
Take a look at our full price list and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Kniveton
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which matters when someone is living in the home.
The process
We begin by going over the job with you, so you know exactly what we’re doing. Next, we cover and mask everything nearby and we start. You can expect it to take a day or two, depending on how many items, and we’ll tell you if anything changes.
- We protect the room and ventilate it.
- Next we degrease everything and fix chips.
- We key the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- We spray the new white (or other colour) finish.
- Once cured, normally by the next day, the suite is ready.
Before we arrive
- Open a window if you can
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Let us know which floor the room is on
How to get a price
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job the same day in most cases.
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Common problems we fix in Kniveton
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.
Clients normally contact us about:
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- Faded or patchy colour
- A suite that does not match a new bathroom
What your quote should include
- How long it needs to cure
- What aftercare is recommended
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- What prep work is covered
Your questions about coloured bath resurfacing in Kniveton
Do you cover Kniveton?
Yes. We cover the whole UK and travel to Kniveton. Send photos and we’ll quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
How do I book?
Some photos, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, we only need access to the room.
Is the work guaranteed?
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Are there extra charges for Kniveton?
There is no separate call-out charge. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.
What happens next?
You will get a fixed quote back, plus dates. There’s no obligation to book.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and you will get one combined price.
What does coloured bath resurfacing cost?
Resurfacing from £350. Every job gets a fixed price from your photos. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo and your postcode.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Yes, regularly. Removing the old work can add time, and that’s in the quote.
DIY kit or professional repair?
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
Kniveton and nearby
Kniveton is about 9 miles west of Belper, in Derbyshire. We travel to homes and businesses in Kniveton, so nothing has to leave your home. Kniveton is one of 532 towns and villages in Derbyshire where we work. We work right across the region, from Kniveton to Manchester (about 37 miles away).
Postcode districts we cover here: DE6. We regularly work on streets such as Standlow Lane and Longrose Lane and the roads around them. We also travel to Bradbourne (1 mile north), Hognaston (2 miles east), Atlow (2 miles south-east), Brassington (2 miles north-east) and Carsington (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Belper (9 miles east), Heanor (14 miles east), Ripley (12 miles east), Langley Mill (15 miles east), Matlock (8 miles north-east) and Clay Cross (14 miles north-east).
Near you in Kniveton
In Kniveton, that means homes near Kniveton CofE Primary School and St Michael and All Angels Church. Further afield, we also cover the area around St Oswalds Hospital (3.6 miles south-west) and Hamilton House Toy Museum (3.3 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Harboro' Rocks.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.

