Derby · England
Coloured suite to white in New Zealand, Derby
We travel to New Zealand for resurfacing coloured baths, basins and trays in white. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- Faded or patchy colour
DIY repairs versus a professional job
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, it’s worth having it done properly.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is generally cheaper.
Coloured bath resurfacing in New Zealand without replacing anything
Most suites take one or two days. We resurface the bath, basin and tray in place, with no new plumbing or tiling. Whether it’s selling or letting a home with an old suite and faded or patchy colour, we can help, whatever the material.
Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we explain what it covers before booking. Care for the new finish like a re-enamelled bath: mild cleaners and no suction mats.
- Where
- New Zealand (DE22, DE1)
- Region
- Derby
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Why repair rather than replace?
Swapping a coloured suite for a white one means a plumber, a tiler and new taps. Resurfacing changes the colour with everything left in place. Our coloured bath resurfacing starts from £350. What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed quote from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why us?
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Everything repaired in place
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Usually one visit, start to finish
See our pricing and bath cost comparison.
FAQs for New Zealand
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit normally costs less than separate visits. Include photos of each item.
Can a coloured bath be made white?
Yes. It’s resurfaced in white where it stands.
What happens if you find more damage?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. The price only changes if you agree.
Are there extra charges for New Zealand?
We don’t add a call-out fee. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.
Is there any odour?
There can be some smell while we work. It clears as the materials cure.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it is not worth repairing, we will tell you.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit and until it has cured. The rest of the house is unaffected.
Do you cover New Zealand?
We do. We send a technician to New Zealand for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
Do you need coloured bath resurfacing in New Zealand?
Avocado, pampas and pink suites were everywhere in the 70s and 80s, and many are still sound. It’s typically the colour that dates them, not the condition.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- A suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- Faded or patchy colour
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
Comparing quotes
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- What happens if they find more damage
- How long it needs to cure
When we would advise against a repair
It helps to know what we cannot do too:
- 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’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
Materials we repair
- Coloured shower trays
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Coloured basins
- Whole bathroom suites
What happens on the day
We turn up when we said we would and checks the damage against your photos first. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before any work starts. The work itself takes a day or two, depending on how many items, and we leave the room as we found it.
- First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
- We clean, degrease and repair any chips.
- We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- We spray on the new finish in white or your chosen colour.
- Once cured, normally by the next day, the suite is ready.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Let us know about parking or access
Ask for a price
Send us a photo of the damage and one of the whole item, and tell us you are in New Zealand, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Related advice
Landlords, agents and businesses in New Zealand
For anyone letting property in or around New Zealand, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send pictures for each one and we’ll come back with a combined price.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
New Zealand and nearby
New Zealand is about 1 mile north-west of Derby, in Derby. Jobs in New Zealand are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from pictures, then a visit to do the work. We cover all 31 towns and villages across Derby, from the larger towns to small villages. Our jobs stretch from New Zealand to Birmingham (about 35 miles away).
Our technicians cover all of DE22 and DE1. Streets in the area include Slack Lane, Albany Road and Sims Avenue, all of which we cover. With the A38 close by, New Zealand is simple for us to get to. Other places close to New Zealand include Markeaton (1 mile north), Littleover (1 mile south), Mackworth (2 miles north-west), Mickleover (3 miles south-west) and Langley Common (3 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Oakwood (4 miles north-east), Shelton Lock (4 miles south-east), Spondon (4 miles east), Boulton (4 miles south-east), Allenton (4 miles south-east) and Sinfin (3 miles south). New Zealand is among the bigger towns we cover in Derby.
Around New Zealand
We visit homes around The Bemrose School, The Rowditch pub and St Barnabas' Church and the streets around them. You’ll also find Derby School of Music (0.7 miles south) and Ashgate Primary School (within half a mile north-east). For rail, the closest station is Derby station, about 1.7 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find Derby Old Gaol (0.6 miles east) and Kingsway Hospital (0.6 miles south-west).
Places near New Zealand
Also in New Zealand
Prices and what affects them
Resurfacing from £350. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price is based on:
- The type of damage
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- How many items we do on one visit
- The material
Our prices are the same across the UK, so there’s no premium for New Zealand. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Quotes from your photos
Two or three clear photos are usually enough. Try to include:
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- Natural light rather than flash
- One picture of the whole suite
- Something in shot to show the size
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of pictures using our quote form or ring us. We will tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
