Derbyshire · England
Coloured suite to white in Lea, Derbyshire
Coloured bath resurfacing across Lea and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- A suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom
About our coloured bath resurfacing in Lea
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 are frequently asked to fix a suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom and faded or patchy colour, in avocado, pampas and pink baths, coloured shower trays and coloured basins.
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: gentle cleaners, no suction mats.
- Area
- Lea (DE4)
- Area hub
- Derbyshire
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Lea and nearby
Lea is about 6 miles north of Belper, in Derbyshire. Jobs in Lea are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from photos, and a technician at your door on the day. Lea is one of 532 places in Derbyshire where we work. Our jobs stretch from Lea to Manchester (about 38 miles away).
Every address in DE4 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Lea Main Road, Sledgegate Lane and Shelford Lane, and we cover them all. Other places close to Lea include Dethick (1 mile north), Holloway (1 mile south), High Peak Junction (1 mile south-west), Riber (1 mile north-west) and Tansley (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Chesterfield (9 miles north), Ilkeston (13 miles south-east), Belper (6 miles south), Heanor (10 miles south-east), Dronfield (13 miles north) and Ripley (6 miles south-east).
Around Lea
In Lea, that means homes near St John the Baptist's Church, Highfields School and The Jug and Glass Public House, among other places. The nearest railway station is Cromford station, roughly 1.5 miles west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Whitworth Hospital (3.7 miles north-west) and Willersley Castle (1.9 miles west). Open spaces near Lea include Alport Height and Wyver Lane Nature Reserve.
Nearby places to Lea
What else we do in Lea
What a repair can’t fix
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)
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we repair
- Whole bathroom suites
- Coloured shower trays
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Coloured basins
Work for landlords and builders
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Lea as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, so there is no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. Several plots can be done in one visit.
What we do, step by step
On the day itself, there is little for you to do. Let us in and show us the room, and we’ll take it from there. The job generally runs to a day or two, depending on how many items.
- The room is protected and ventilated.
- We clean, degrease and repair any chips.
- We key the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- We spray on the new finish in white or your chosen colour.
- Each item is left to cure, typically ready the next day.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
Ask for a price
If you are in Lea and want a price, photos are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
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Lea: your questions answered
Is repairing better than replacing?
In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.
Is there a call-out fee?
No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Will there be a smell?
It depends on the job, but often a little. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum, and it soon fades.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children.
Is the work guaranteed?
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include photos of each item.
Can you do the toilet too?
Ask us. The inside of a bowl is always wet and scrubbed, so we’ll advise honestly before quoting.
Can a coloured bath be made white?
Yes. We resurface it in white with it left in place.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
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 often lifts.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
Signs you need coloured bath resurfacing in Lea
Avocado, pampas and pink suites were everywhere in the 70s and 80s, and many are still sound. The problem is typically the colour, not the bath.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- A suite that does not match a new bathroom
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- Faded or patchy colour
What your quote should include
- How to care for the finish
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- How changes to the job are handled
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £350. There’s no charge for travel to Lea. The price comes down to:
- How many items we do on one visit
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- How many areas need work
- What the surface is made of
There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Getting a price from photos
The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what helps:
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- A picture taken from further back
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Why repair rather than replace?
Replacing a coloured suite involves new sanitaryware, a plumber and a tiler. Resurfacing changes the colour without taking anything out. Prices start from £350. Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access.
What you get with us
- Everything repaired in place
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Rooms protected and left tidy
See our full price list or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
