Sunderland · England
Coloured suite to white in Lumley Thicks, Sunderland
We travel to Lumley Thicks for resurfacing coloured baths, basins and trays in white. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- A suite that does not match a new bathroom
Do you need coloured bath resurfacing in Lumley Thicks?
Coloured suites were fitted in huge numbers in the 1970s and 80s, and plenty are still in good condition. The problem is usually the colour, not the bath.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- Faded or patchy colour
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- A suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom
What to look for in a quote
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- What protection goes down before work starts
- How to look after the finish
- Who turns up on the day
Coloured bath resurfacing in Lumley Thicks without replacing anything
Everything is resurfaced where it stands, with no new plumbing or tiling. A full suite is usually done in one to two days. If you are dealing with a suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom and a dated coloured suite you’d like in white, we can help, whatever the material.
Every job is backed for twelve months. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back. Treat it like any resurfaced bath: mild cleaners and no suction mats.
- Area
- Lumley Thicks (DH4, DH3)
- Area hub
- Sunderland
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Repair or replace: which is better?
Swapping a coloured suite for a white one involves 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. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Why Lumley Thicks clients choose us
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- We leave the room as we found it
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
Take a look at our pricing and bath cost comparison.
Our work in Lumley Thicks
Lumley Thicks is about 2 miles east of Chester-le-Street, in Sunderland. From the centre of Lumley Thicks to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Our technicians cover 75 places across Sunderland, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Lumley Thicks to Newcastle upon Tyne (11 miles away).
We cover every part of DH4 and DH3 and the streets around it. From Forge Lane, Lumley New Road and Glamis Court or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. If you are just outside Lumley Thicks, we cover Castle Dene (1 mile west), Woodstone Village (1 mile east), Bournmoor (1 mile north-east), Great Lumley (1 mile south-west) and New Lambton (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Sunderland (6 miles north-east), Washington (3 miles north), Sunniside (7 miles north-east), Fulwell (8 miles north-east), Hendon (7 miles north-east) and Ford (6 miles north-east).
Near you in Lumley Thicks
In Lumley Thicks, that means homes near Church of St Barnabas, Woodlea Primary School and Park View School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Chester-Le-Street station, roughly 1.9 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Ankers House Museum (1.7 miles west) and Lambton Castle (1.3 miles north). Not far away are WWT Washington and Warden Law.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Chester-le-Street (1.9 miles north-west)
What we do, step by step
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive at the agreed slot, sheet and mask the area around the job, do the job and tidy away. Plan for one to two days for a full suite. Before leaving, we tell you how long to leave it and how to look after it.
- First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
- Each item is cleaned, degreased and any chips repaired.
- The surface is prepared and primed.
- We spray the new white (or other colour) finish.
- Once cured, normally by the following day, the suite is ready.
Before we arrive
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
Getting a price
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them over with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed price back. Quotes are free and you are under no obligation.
Advice
Work for landlords and builders
Letting agents often send us pictures straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, pictures and access details and we will handle the rest.
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When we would advise against a repair
A repair is not always the answer, and we will tell you before we start. Repairs won’t solve:
- 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 will tell you honestly.
Surfaces we repair
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Whole bathroom suites
- Coloured shower trays
- Coloured basins
What affects the price in Lumley Thicks
Prices start from £350. We give every job a fixed price from pictures. These are the things that affect it:
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- What kind of damage it is
- The material
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
You can take the photos on your phone. Ensure they show:
- Details of any past repairs
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Natural light rather than flash
- The material, if you know it
Email us photos of the damage and one of the entire item, with your DH4 postcode, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
Lumley Thicks questions
Do you work in Lumley Thicks?
Yes. We cover the entire UK and travel to Lumley Thicks. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
What do you need from me?
Just pictures, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, we only need access to the room.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
How much does coloured bath resurfacing cost in Lumley Thicks?
Resurfacing from £350. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from photos. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.
Can you turn my avocado bath white?
Yes. It’s resurfaced in white where it stands.
Can you quote from pictures?
Generally, yes. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed quote without visiting.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Normally, yes. The old repair comes out first, so mention it when you send photos.
DIY kit or professional repair?
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it will not stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
