Gateshead · England

Coloured Bath Resurfacing in Low Eighton

Coloured bath resurfacing in Low Eighton without the cost of replacing. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, then book a visit.

  • 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

Book coloured bath resurfacing in Low Eighton

The process

Visits start with a quick look at the job together, so you know exactly what we are doing. Then the area is sheeted and masked and we start. It normally takes one to two days for a full suite, and we will keep you posted as we go.

  1. We protect the room and ventilate it.
  2. Each item is cleaned, degreased and any chips repaired.
  3. We key the surface and apply a bonding primer.
  4. We spray on the new finish in white or your chosen colour.
  5. We leave everything to cure, generally until the next day.

Preparing for the visit

  • Clear the area around the damage
  • Let us know which floor the room is on
  • Tell us about parking, stairs or access

Getting a price

Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price. Quotes are free and you’re under no obligation.

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Advice

Coloured bath resurfacing in Low Eighton, done in place

We resurface the bath, basin and tray in place, so there’s no plumbing or tiling. Most suites take one or two days. We work on coloured basins, coloured shower trays and whole bathroom suites, and common reasons people get in touch are a suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom and a dated coloured suite you’d like in white.

Peace of mind is built in: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we explain what it covers before you book. Treat it like any resurfaced bath: mild cleaners and no suction mats.

Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath
Area
Low Eighton (NE9, DH3)
Region
Gateshead
Cover
12 months on all our work
Quotes
From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026

What a repair can’t fix

To be straight with you, some problems need a different 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 pictures and we will give you a straight answer.

What we work on

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

Low Eighton and nearby

Low Eighton is about 1 mile north-west of Birtley, in Gateshead. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. Low Eighton is one of 49 places in Gateshead we cover. We work right across the region, from Low Eighton to Newcastle upon Tyne (6 miles away).

We work across NE9 and DH3 and the streets around it. We also travel to Team Colliery (1 mile north-west), Eighton Banks (1 mile north-east), Wrekenton (1 mile north-east), Springwell (1 mile east) and Gateshead Fell (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Blaydon (6 miles north-west), Dunston (3 miles north-west), Whickham (4 miles north-west), Ryton (8 miles north-west), Winlaton (6 miles north-west) and Felling (3 miles north).

Around Low Eighton

Our clients here include homes close to Birtley East Community Primary School, Hodkin Park and St. Thomas' Church. Low Eighton’s nearest station is Heworth station, roughly 2.9 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Lambton Castle (3.7 miles south-east) and Galleries Shopping Centre (2.2 miles south-east). Open spaces near Low Eighton include WWT Washington.

Map of Low Eighton © OpenStreetMap contributors

Signs you need coloured bath resurfacing in Low Eighton

Avocado, pampas and pink suites were everywhere in the 70s and 80s, and many are still sound. It’s usually the colour that dates them, not the condition.

Contact us if you’ve noticed:

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

Questions to ask before you book

  • How long the guarantee is and what it covers
  • What protection goes down before work starts
  • Whether the price covers travel
  • Whether the colour is mixed to match

10 questions to ask before booking

Should I try a DIY kit first?

If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s 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.

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.

Repairing versus replacing in Low Eighton

Replacing a coloured suite involves new sanitaryware, a plumber and a tiler. Refinishing it in white changes the colour without taking anything out. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it, and combining items on one visit brings it down.

Why book with us

  • One price list for the entire UK
  • Nothing taken out or refitted
  • Every repair guaranteed for a year
  • We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing

Read our pricing or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.

Prices and what affects them

Prices start from £350. We do not charge extra for travel to Low Eighton. The price depends on:

  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
  • How many items we do on one visit
  • The material
  • Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear

A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. You will see the full price before booking.

How to get a fixed quote

Before you send pictures, these tips help us give you a firm price:

  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
  • The material, if you know it
  • One sharp close-up of the damage
  • A wider photo showing the whole suite

No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. 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.

Landlords, agents and businesses in Low Eighton

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.

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

Low Eighton: your questions answered

Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?

In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.

Can a coloured bath be made white?

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

Can you price it without visiting?

Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the photos can’t show what we need.

What happens once I’ve sent pictures?

We come back with a fixed quote, usually with dates to choose from. You’re under no obligation.

What about the toilet?

Ask us. A toilet bowl is constantly wet, so we will tell you what will last.

Do you come to Low Eighton?

Yes, we do. We send a technician to Low Eighton for every job, and the price is the same as everywhere else.

How soon can you come?

Your quote comes with available dates. If it’s urgent, say so and we will do what we can.

Do you hold any accreditations?

We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.

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