Sunderland · England
Coloured Bath Resurfacing in New Herrington
We travel to New Herrington for resurfacing coloured baths, basins and trays in white. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
When we would advise against a repair
We will not take on work that will not last, so these are the limits:
- 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 pictures and we will tell you honestly.
What we work on
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Coloured basins
- Whole bathroom suites
- Coloured shower trays
Coloured bath resurfacing in New Herrington, done in place
A full suite is usually done in one to two days. We resurface the bath, basin and tray in place, with no new plumbing or tiling. We regularly repair coloured shower trays, coloured basins and avocado, pampas and pink baths, and the jobs we see most are selling or letting a home with an old suite and a dated coloured suite you’d like in white.
Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee in New Herrington and across Sunderland. Look after the new finish like a re-enamelled bath: mild cleaners and no suction mats.
- Location
- New Herrington (DH4)
- Area hub
- Sunderland
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
FAQs for New Herrington
Do you do work for letting agents?
We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
What does coloured bath resurfacing cost?
Prices start from £350. We give a fixed price based on pictures of the damage. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo and your postcode.
When can you do it?
That depends on our diary for your area. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Are there extra charges for New Herrington?
No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Do you work in New Herrington?
We do. Repair technicians travel to New Herrington from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Will the price change on the day?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. The price only changes if you agree.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged.
Places near New Herrington
Also in New Herrington
New Herrington and nearby
New Herrington is about 2 miles north of Houghton-le-Spring, in Sunderland. From the centre of New Herrington to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. We cover 75 places across Sunderland. Our nearest city page is Newcastle upon Tyne, about 11 miles away.
Our visits in DH4 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. From Calamint Crescent, Yellowrattle Way and Conica Lane or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. We also cover the places around New Herrington: Philadelphia (1 mile south-west), West Herrington (1 mile east), Newbottle (1 mile south), Shiney Row (1 mile west) and Penshaw (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Sunderland (4 miles north-east), Washington (3 miles north-west), Sunniside (5 miles north-east), Fulwell (6 miles north-east), Hendon (5 miles north-east) and Ford (3 miles north-east).
Near you in New Herrington
In New Herrington, that means homes near St Oswald, Houghton-le-Spring Rectory park and Shiney Row Primary School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Chester-Le-Street station, roughly 4 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Galleries Shopping Centre (3.1 miles north-west) and Lambton Castle (2.3 miles west). Open spaces near New Herrington include WWT Washington and Warden Law.
- Local facilities include East and Middle Herrington (1.6 miles east)
When to call us in New Herrington
Coloured suites were fitted in huge numbers in the 1970s and 80s, and plenty are still in good condition. The problem is normally the colour, not the bath.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Faded or patchy colour
- A suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
Questions to ask before you book
- When it can be used again
- Whether the price covers travel
- Aftercare advice
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
DIY kit or professional repair?
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
For a hairline mark somewhere you will 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, it’s worth having it done properly.
What coloured bath resurfacing costs
Resurfacing from £350. We charge the same across the UK, including New Herrington. The price reflects:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- What the surface is made of
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Send photos for a quote
When you take your photos, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Any details about the material
- Details of any past repairs
Most customers in New Herrington get their price from photos. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Should you replace it?
Replacing a coloured suite means 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. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send pictures and we will give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in New Herrington
- No need to remove anything
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- One visit for most repairs
- One-year guarantee on every repair
Take a look at our full price list or bath cost comparison.
What we do, step by step
Your technician turns up at the time we agreed with you and looks over the damage before anything else. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before any work starts. Most visits take a day or two, depending on how many items, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- We protect the room and ventilate it.
- Next we degrease everything and fix chips.
- The surface is prepared and primed.
- 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
- Open a window if you can
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
How to get a price
If you are in New Herrington and want a price, the easiest route is pictures: 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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For landlords and businesses
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover. We can visit several plots in one trip.
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
