Leeds · England
Coloured suite to white in Knowsthorpe, Leeds
Coloured bath resurfacing across Knowsthorpe and nearby, typically in one visit and guaranteed for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- A suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom
Knowsthorpe and nearby
Knowsthorpe is about 2 miles south-east of Leeds, in Leeds. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Knowsthorpe is one of 198 towns and villages in Leeds we cover.
All of LS10, LS9 and LS98 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. From Low Road, Jack Lane and Easy Road or a nearby road, we can come to you. We also cover the places around Knowsthorpe: Cross Green (1 mile north-east), The Calls (1 mile north-west), Stourton (1 mile south-east), Osmondthorpe (1 mile north-east) and Holbeck Urban Village (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Morley (4 miles south-west), Pudsey (6 miles west), Rothwell (3 miles south-east), Farsley (6 miles west), Horsforth (6 miles north-west) and Wetherby (12 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Knowsthorpe
We visit homes around The Wellington pub, Church of St Hilda and University Technical College Leeds. Also close by are Penny Pocket Park (1 mile north-west) and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (less than half a mile west). Knowsthorpe’s nearest station is Leeds station, roughly 1.3 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Leeds Discovery Centre (0.5 miles north-west) and St James's University Hospital (1.7 miles north). The countryside around Knowsthorpe includes Post Hill.
Coloured bath resurfacing in Knowsthorpe without replacing anything
Most suites take one or two days. Everything is resurfaced where it stands, with no new plumbing or tiling. We work on whole bathroom suites, coloured basins and coloured shower trays, and common reasons people contact us are faded or patchy colour and selling or letting a home with an old suite.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you’re covered after the visit. Care for the new finish like a re-enamelled bath: mild cleaners and no suction mats.
- Area
- Knowsthorpe (LS10, LS9, LS98)
- County
- Leeds
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Landlord and trade work in Knowsthorpe
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access and we will handle the rest.
Hospitality businesses can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
FAQs for Knowsthorpe
How much does coloured bath resurfacing cost in Knowsthorpe?
Resurfacing from £350. We give a fixed price from your photos. Send a close-up and a picture of the whole item and your postcode.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Landlords are frequently glad to have it sorted before the end of a tenancy.
Is there any odour?
There may be a mild smell during the work that clears as it cures.
What areas do you cover?
All of Leeds, and the rest of the UK. There’s no extra charge for travel.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Generally, yes. Tell us what was done before.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
What about the toilet?
Talk to us first. A toilet bowl is constantly wet, so we’ll tell you what will last.
Will you leave a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and we clean up when we’ve finished.
Honest limits
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- 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)
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Materials we work on in Knowsthorpe
- Whole bathroom suites
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Coloured basins
- Coloured shower trays
Repair or replace in Knowsthorpe?
Swapping a coloured suite for a white one means a plumber, a tiler and new taps. Refinishing it in white changes the colour with everything left in place. Prices start from £350. No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Knowsthorpe
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Work done at your home or business
- Everything repaired in place
- A fixed quote before you book
See our prices page or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Can I fix it myself?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it will not stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.
Prices and what affects them
Resurfacing from £350. Each job gets its own fixed quote. This is what makes a difference:
- The colour and finish to match
- How many areas need work
- The type of damage
- The material
Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it, and doing several items at once reduces it.
How to get a fixed price
When you take your pictures, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Where you are, by postcode
Upload pictures of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, and tell us you are in Knowsthorpe, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
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What we’re called out for in Knowsthorpe
Coloured suites were fitted in huge numbers in the 1970s and 80s, and plenty are still in good condition. It’s usually the colour that dates them, not the condition.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- Faded or patchy colour
- A suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
Before booking anyone
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- Whether they match the colour on site
- Aftercare advice
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
The process
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, cover and mask the work area, and get on with the job, which generally takes one to two days for a full suite. If anything looks different from your photos, we’ll talk to you before going ahead.
- The room is protected and ventilated.
- We clean, degrease and repair any chips.
- We key the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- We spray the new white (or other colour) finish.
- Each item is left to cure, typically ready the day after.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
Getting a price
If you’re in Knowsthorpe and want a price, photos are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
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