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Coloured suite to white in Norton Heath, Essex

Coloured bath resurfacing in Norton Heath without the cost of replacing. Get a fixed quote from your photos, then we come to you.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • A suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom
  • Faded or patchy colour
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Need coloured bath resurfacing in Norton Heath?

What coloured bath resurfacing costs

Resurfacing from £350. Every quote is fixed and free. What we take into account:

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

Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.

How to get a fixed price

Most quotes are done from photos alone. To make it quick:

  • One picture of the whole suite
  • A clear, close picture of the problem area
  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit
  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection

Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire suite, we can price the job.

Coloured bath resurfacing in Norton Heath, done in place

Everything is resurfaced where it stands, so there’s no plumbing or tiling. Most suites take one or two days. Our repair technicians work on whole bathroom suites, 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 faded or patchy colour.

Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee in Norton Heath and across Essex. Treat it like any resurfaced bath: gentle cleaners, no suction mats.

Roll-top bath being refinished by a Surface Doctor technician
Where
Norton Heath (CM4)
Region
Essex
Warranty
A year, on every repair
Price
From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

When we’d advise against a repair

A repair is not always the answer, and we will tell you before we start. We can’t 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)

If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.

Materials we repair

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

For landlords and businesses

We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.

Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.

About Norton Heath

Norton Heath is about 6 miles north of Brentwood, in Essex. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Norton Heath is one of 644 towns and villages in Essex where we work. Our jobs stretch from Norton Heath to London (23 miles away).

All of CM4 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also travel to Nine Ashes (1 mile south), Radley Green (2 miles north-east), Willingale (2 miles north), Loves Green (3 miles east) and Shellow Bowells (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Chelmsford (8 miles east), Basildon (11 miles south-east), Harlow (9 miles north-west), Brentwood (6 miles south), Billericay (7 miles south-east) and Rayleigh (15 miles south-east).

Near you in Norton Heath

Our customers here include homes close to Church of All Saints and Blackmore Primary School, among other places. The closest station to Norton Heath is Ingatestone station, roughly 4.3 miles south-east of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Willingale Doe (2.7 miles north).

Map of Norton Heath © OpenStreetMap contributors

What we’re called out for in Norton Heath

Coloured suites were fitted in huge numbers in the 1970s and 80s, and plenty are still in good condition. It’s generally the colour that dates them, not the condition.

If you can see any of these, send us a picture:

  • 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

Questions to ask before you book

  • What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
  • Whether the colour is mixed to match
  • Who turns up on the day
  • Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT

How to compare quotes

Norton Heath: your questions answered

Can a coloured bath be made white?

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

Do the materials smell?

There may be a mild smell during the work that clears as it cures.

Does someone need to be in?

We need someone to let us in. You do not need to watch us work.

Can pets and children be at home?

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

Can you quote from photos?

Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.

Do you do work for letting agents?

Yes, frequently. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.

Is there a guarantee?

Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.

What about the toilet?

Talk to us first. The inside of a bowl is always wet and scrubbed, so we’ll advise honestly before quoting.

What happens on the day

On the day itself, there’s little for you to do. Let us in and show us the room, and we will get on with it. Most visits take a day or two, depending on how many items, including clearing up.

  1. The room is protected and ventilated.
  2. Each item is cleaned, degreased and any chips repaired.
  3. We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
  4. We spray on the new finish in white or your chosen colour.
  5. We leave everything to cure, usually until the next day.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
  • Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
  • Tell us if there are stairs or a lift

Get a quote

Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them over with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote. Quotes are free and no obligation.

Get a free quote

Related advice

Repairing versus replacing in Norton Heath

Replacing a coloured suite means a plumber, a tiler and new taps. Resurfacing changes the colour without taking anything out. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. Compared with replacing, a repair is typically a fraction of the price, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.

What you get with us

  • One-year guarantee on every repair
  • We come to you, anywhere in the UK
  • Same prices wherever you are
  • We leave the room as we found it

Take a look at our pricing and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.

Can I fix it myself?

DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair will not last.

What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.

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