Lancashire · England

Coloured suite to white in Nelson, Lancashire

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

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • Faded or patchy colour
  • A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Coloured bath resurfacing for Nelson homes

Honest limits

A repair isn’t always the answer, and we would rather say so up front. We 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)

Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.

What we work on

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

Coloured bath resurfacing in Nelson without replacing anything

A full suite is typically done in one to two days. We resurface the bath, basin and tray in place, so there is no plumbing or tiling. If you’re dealing with faded or patchy colour and a suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom, we can help.

We guarantee the work for a year. If there’s a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it. Treat it like any resurfaced bath: gentle cleaners, no suction mats.

Where
Nelson (BB9, BB8)
Region
Lancashire
Cover
A year, on every repair
Quote
From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: an old basin refinished to bright white

Prices and what affects them

Resurfacing from £350. We give every job a fixed price from pictures. This is what makes a difference:

  • How many areas need work
  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first
  • The type of damage
  • How hard the colour is to match

Compared with replacing, repairing normally costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.

Quotes from your photos

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

  • Details of any past repairs
  • Natural light rather than flash
  • Any details about the material
  • A wider photo showing the whole suite

There is no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.

Landlord and trade work in Nelson

Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.

For anyone letting property in or around Nelson, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send pictures for each address and we will come back with a combined price.

Signs you need coloured bath resurfacing in Nelson

Avocado, pampas and pink suites were everywhere in the 70s and 80s, and many are still sound. The problem is usually the colour, not the bath.

It’s worth getting a quote if you see:

  • 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
  • Faded or patchy colour

Comparing quotes

  • Whether they match the colour on site
  • A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
  • How your room will be protected
  • The length of the guarantee and what it covers

How to compare quotes

Common questions in Nelson

Can you turn my avocado bath white?

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

Do you hold any accreditations?

Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.

Is repairing better than replacing?

Normally, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.

Can pets and children be at home?

We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work and until it has cured. Everywhere else in the home is fine.

What areas do you cover?

We cover the entire UK, including Nelson and the rest of Lancashire. Just include your postcode and we will offer you dates.

Can you do the toilet too?

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

Can you repair something that is been repaired before?

Generally, yes. Tell us what was done before and we’ll plan for it.

Is my repair covered?

Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.

What we do, step by step

Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, cover and mask the work area, then carry out the work, which normally takes a day or two, depending on how many items. If we find something your photos didn’t show, we’ll explain it before carrying on.

  1. The room is protected and ventilated.
  2. We clean, degrease and repair any chips.
  3. We key the surface and apply a bonding primer.
  4. We spray on the new finish in white or your chosen colour.
  5. Each item is left to cure, usually ready the day after.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Let the surface dry out before the visit
  • Have a window or extractor fan available
  • Tell us about parking, stairs or access

How to get a price

Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and you will get a fixed price back. Quotes are free and you are under no obligation.

Send photos for a quote

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Repair or replace in Nelson?

Replacing a coloured suite involves a plumber, a tiler and new taps. Refinishing it in white turns it white without taking anything out. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before booking, with no extras added later.

Why book with us

  • Dust sheets down, tidy finish
  • A year’s guarantee on all work
  • Same prices wherever you are
  • Straight answers about what a repair can do

See our prices page and bath cost comparison.

DIY kit or professional repair?

It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.

If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.

Covering Nelson

Nelson is about 3 miles north-east of Burnley, in Lancashire. Wherever you are in the BB9 postcode area, we carry out the work at your property. We cover 482 places in Lancashire, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Nelson to Manchester (25 miles away).

Jobs in BB9 and BB8 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. From Market Street, Southfield Square and Market Square or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. You will find Nelson on the A56 and A682, so it’s easy for us to reach. Nearby, we also work in Carr Hall (1 mile west), Barrowford (1 mile north-west), Brierfield (1 mile south-west), Higherford (2 miles north) and Harle Syke (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Burnley (3 miles south-west), Accrington (9 miles south-west), Rawtenstall (10 miles south), Clitheroe (8 miles west), Haslingden (11 miles south-west) and Bacup (10 miles south).

Around Nelson

In Nelson, that means homes near St Philip's, Colne Primet Academy and Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School, among other places. Also close by are Pendle Vale College (0.7 miles north-east) and The Station Hotel (less than half a mile west). There is a railway station in Nelson itself: Nelson station. Nearby you’ll also find Pendle Community Hospital (within half a mile north-west) and British In India Museum (less than half a mile north-east). Green spaces nearby include Noyna Hill and Rowley Lake.

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