Newport · Wales
Coloured suite to white in Lawrence Hill, Newport
Coloured bath resurfacing in Lawrence Hill without the cost of replacing. Send us pictures for a fixed price, then book a visit.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- Faded or patchy colour
Landlords, agents and businesses in Lawrence Hill
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.
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.
Coloured bath resurfacing in Lawrence Hill, done in place
Most suites take one or two days. Everything is resurfaced where it stands, so there’s no plumbing or tiling. We are frequently asked to fix faded or patchy colour and a suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom, on coloured shower trays, whole bathroom suites and avocado, pampas and pink baths.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard. Treat it like any resurfaced bath: gentle cleaners, no suction mats.
- Location
- Lawrence Hill (NP19, NP18)
- Area hub
- Newport
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Resurfacing from £350. You’ll know the full cost before booking. We take into account:
- Whether we combine several jobs
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- The material and finish
- How much damage there is
Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is normally a fraction of the price, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Getting a price from photos
Two or three clear photos are usually enough. It helps if you send:
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- A wider photo showing the whole suite
- Natural light rather than flash
If you’re in Lawrence Hill and want a price, pictures 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.
When to call us in Lawrence Hill
Avocado, pampas and pink suites were everywhere in the 70s and 80s, and plenty are still in good condition. The problem is generally the colour, not the bath.
These are the problems we’re asked about most:
- 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
What your quote should include
- How the colour is matched
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- Whether the price covers travel
- When it can be used again
How it works
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, cover and mask the work area, then carry out the work, which typically takes a day or two, depending on how many items. If anything looks different from your photos, we will talk to you before going ahead.
- The room is protected and ventilated.
- We clean, degrease and repair any chips.
- We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- The new white, or other colour, finish is sprayed on.
- Each item is left to cure, typically ready the next day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
How to get a price
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the suite, include your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
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Other services in Lawrence Hill
Lawrence Hill and the surrounding area
Lawrence Hill is about 2 miles east of Victoria, in Newport. Across the NP19 area, a technician comes to you. We work in all 69 towns and villages in Newport, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Birmingham, about 75 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here: NP19 and NP18. Streets in the area include Dale Road, Abbey Road and Poplar Road, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Lawrence Hill: Bishpool (1 mile north-east), Treberth (1 mile north-east), Alway (1 mile south-west), Christchurch (1 mile north) and Ringland (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Clytha Park (3 miles west), Stow Park (3 miles west), Rogerstone (5 miles west), Caerau Park (3 miles west), Stelvio (3 miles west) and Bassaleg (5 miles west).
Local landmarks in Lawrence Hill
Our clients here include homes close to Church of the Holy Trinity, Catch22 Include Wales and Man of Gwent pub. Other local landmarks include Llanwern High School (0.8 miles south-east) and St Gabriel's R.C. Primary School (under half a mile east). The nearest railway station is Newport (South Wales) station, about 2.3 miles west. Nearby you will also find Maindee Camp (0.9 miles west) and Newport Retail Park (1.1 miles south). Not far away are Alway and Somerton.
FAQs for Lawrence Hill
What happens after I send pictures?
We come back with a fixed price. There is no obligation to book.
Do I need to be at home?
We need someone to let us in. You do not need to watch us work.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Yes, almost always. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed quote without visiting.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes: twelve months. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
How much does coloured bath resurfacing cost in Lawrence Hill?
Resurfacing from £350. Because every job differs, we price from pictures. You will get a fixed figure before booking.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as householders across Newport.
Can tenants book a repair?
We’re happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Yes, regularly. Removing the old work can add time, and that’s in the quote.
Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacing a coloured suite means a plumber, a tiler and new taps. Resurfacing changes the colour with everything left in place. Our coloured bath resurfacing starts from £350. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send photos and you will get a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Lawrence Hill
- Everything repaired in place
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- One-year guarantee on every repair
See our pricing and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Honest limits
We’ll 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 photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Materials we work on in Lawrence Hill
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Whole bathroom suites
- Coloured shower trays
- Coloured basins
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
