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Coloured suite to white in Morley, County Durham

Resurfacing coloured baths, basins and trays in white at your home in Morley, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • Selling or letting a home with an old suite
  • 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 Morley

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 does not stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.

We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.

Coloured bath resurfacing in Morley, done in place

Everything is resurfaced where it stands, with no new plumbing or tiling. A full suite is generally done in one to two days. If you’re dealing with a dated coloured suite you’d like in white and faded or patchy colour, we can help.

Every repair is covered by a one-year guarantee. Treat it like any resurfaced bath: mild cleaners and no suction mats.

Basin with yellowed glaze resurfaced to a clean white finish
Location
Morley (DL14)
Area hub
County Durham
Guarantee
One year on every repair
Quotes
From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026

When to call us in Morley

Avocado, pampas and pink suites were everywhere in the 70s and 80s, and plenty are still in good condition. The problem is normally the colour, not the bath.

Common reasons people in Morley contact us are:

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

Questions to ask before you book

  • What prep work is covered
  • How the room is protected while they work
  • Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
  • Who will actually do the work

Our hiring checklist

Morley and nearby

Morley is about 5 miles west of Bishop Auckland, in County Durham. Our repair technicians come to homes and businesses in Morley and the surrounding area, so nothing has to leave your home. We cover 329 places across County Durham, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Newcastle upon Tyne, about 25 miles away.

Every address in DL14 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you’re just outside Morley, we cover South Side (2 miles west), The Slack (2 miles south-west), Butterknowle (2 miles south-west), Cockfield (2 miles south) and Hamsterley (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Durham (13 miles north-east), Consett (15 miles north), Newton Aycliffe (9 miles east), Bishop Auckland (5 miles east), Spennymoor (9 miles north-east) and Shildon (6 miles east).

Near you in Morley

Other landmarks nearby include Bishop Auckland Hospital (5 miles east) and Witton Castle (2.3 miles north-east).

Map of Morley © OpenStreetMap contributors

Common questions in Morley

Do I have to be there?

Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.

Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?

Generally, yes. Let us know what was used before and we’ll plan for it.

Do you do work for letting agents?

Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners in Morley.

Can you price it without visiting?

Usually, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.

What about the toilet?

Ask us. A toilet bowl is constantly wet, so we’ll advise honestly before quoting.

Can tenants book a repair?

Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Landlords are often glad to have it sorted before the end of a tenancy.

Can you turn my avocado bath white?

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

Which areas do you work in?

Everywhere in the UK, Morley included. Travel is included in the price.

How we price coloured bath resurfacing

Prices start from £350. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price is based on:

  • Whether we combine several jobs
  • Access to the area
  • How hard the colour is to match
  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out

A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send photos and you’ll get a fixed figure.

How to get a fixed quote

When you take your pictures, these tips help us give you a firm price:

  • Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
  • One picture of the entire suite
  • Where you are, by postcode
  • What it’s made of, if you know

We price from pictures so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through.

Should you replace it?

Replacing a coloured suite involves a plumber, a tiler and new taps. Refinishing it in white turns it white without taking anything out. Prices start from £350. 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.

Why us?

  • Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
  • No need to remove anything
  • Straight answers about what a repair can do
  • One visit for most repairs

Read our pricing or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.

Landlords, agents and businesses in Morley

Letting agents frequently send us pictures straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.

We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in County Durham and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.

How the visit works

When we visit, we arrive at the time we have agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. The job typically takes a day or two, depending on how many items. We tidy up before we leave and let you know when you can use it again.

  1. We protect the room and ventilate it.
  2. We clean, degrease and repair any chips.
  3. We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
  4. We spray the new white (or other colour) finish.
  5. We leave everything to cure, typically until the following day.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
  • Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
  • Have a window or extractor fan available

Getting a price

Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them over with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed quote back. There is no charge for the quote and you’re under no obligation.

Get a free quote

Related advice

Honest limits

Honesty matters more than a booking, 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 will give you a straight answer.

Materials we work on in Morley

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