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Coloured suite to white in Nutley, East Sussex

Resurfacing coloured baths, basins and trays in white in Nutley, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
  • A suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Trusted coloured bath resurfacing in Nutley

How we handle coloured bath resurfacing in Nutley

We resurface the bath, basin and tray in place, so there’s no plumbing or tiling. Most suites take one or two days. If you’re dealing with selling or letting a home with an old suite and a suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom, we can help, whatever the material.

You are covered after we leave: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote. Care for the new finish like a re-enamelled bath: gentle cleaners, no suction mats.

Where
Nutley (TN22)
Area hub
East Sussex
Cover
One year on every repair
Quotes
From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
Call
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026
Roll-top bath being refinished by a Surface Doctor technician

When we’d advise against a repair

In fairness, there are a few things a repair won’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)

Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.

Surfaces we repair

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

How the visit works

We agree an arrival time beforehand. On site, it takes one to two days for a full suite. We leave the room clean and ready to use once it has cured.

  1. The room is protected and ventilated.
  2. Each item is cleaned, degreased and any chips repaired.
  3. The surface is prepared and primed.
  4. We spray on the new finish in white or your chosen colour.
  5. Each item is left to cure, generally ready the day after.

Preparing for the visit

  • Point us to the nearest place to park
  • Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
  • Ensure the room can be ventilated

How to get a price

We price from pictures so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and we’ll come back with a fixed figure.

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Repair or replace: which is better?

Replacing a coloured suite means new sanitaryware, a plumber and a tiler. Refinishing it in white turns it white with everything left in place. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. Rather than charging by the hour, we price the whole job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and doing several items at once reduces it.

Why choose Surface Doctor in Nutley

  • Most jobs done in one visit
  • Same prices wherever you are
  • CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
  • Straight answers about what a repair can do

Read our full price list or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.

When to call us in Nutley

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.

Keep an eye out for any of the following:

  • 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 booking

  • Whether a trained technician does the job
  • How soon you can use it again
  • What preparation is included
  • How your room will be protected

Our hiring checklist

Nutley and the surrounding area

Nutley is about 5 miles north-west of Uckfield, in East Sussex. We visit homes and businesses in Nutley and nearby villages, so nothing has to leave your home. We work in 289 places across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Nutley to London (33 miles away).

Jobs in TN22 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You’ll find streets such as High Street, The Vintry and Clock House Lane. If you are just outside Nutley, we cover Horney Common (2 miles south-east), Duddleswell (2 miles east), Chelwood Common (2 miles west), Chelwood Gate (2 miles north-west) and Furner's Green (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Lewes (11 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south-east), Crowborough (5 miles east), Uckfield (5 miles south-east), South Malling (11 miles south) and Heathfield (10 miles south-east).

Near you in Nutley

We visit homes around Nutley Church of England Primary School, St James the Less and Nutley Arms and the streets around them. Nutley’s nearest station is Buxted station, about 4.3 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Waterbury Castle (4.1 miles west) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (4.6 miles east). The countryside around Nutley includes Brickfield Meadow.

Map of Nutley © OpenStreetMap contributors

DIY repairs versus a professional job

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.

A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. 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.

Common questions in Nutley

What happens if you find more damage?

We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.

Will there be a smell?

Some materials have a smell while they’re applied. It clears as the materials cure.

How much does coloured bath resurfacing cost in Nutley?

Prices start from £350. Because every job differs, we price from photos. You know the full cost before anything is booked.

Is repairing better than replacing?

Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it is not worth repairing, we’ll tell you.

Can tenants book a repair?

Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged before the end of a tenancy.

Are there extra charges for Nutley?

Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.

Do I have to be there?

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

Is the work guaranteed?

Yes, for a year. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.

Landlord and trade work in Nutley

We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Nutley as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it generally costs far less than a refit.

Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.

Prices and what affects them

Resurfacing from £350. We give every job a fixed price from pictures. These are the things that affect it:

  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
  • Unusual colours or finishes
  • How many items we do on one visit
  • Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear

Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.

Send photos for a quote

Photographing the damage takes a minute. Please include:

  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
  • One sharp close-up of the damage
  • Where you are, by postcode
  • A picture taken from further back

Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them to us with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price. Quotes are free and you’re under no obligation.

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