Bradford · England
Coloured Bath Resurfacing in Old Dolphin
Our technicians come to Old Dolphin for resurfacing coloured baths, basins and trays in white. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Faded or patchy colour
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
Landlords, agents and businesses in Old Dolphin
Hospitality businesses cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
About our coloured bath resurfacing in Old Dolphin
Most suites take one or two days. Everything is resurfaced where it stands, so there’s no plumbing or tiling. Common call-outs are for a dated coloured suite you’d like in white and faded or patchy colour, on whole bathroom suites, avocado, pampas and pink baths and coloured basins.
You are covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we explain what it covers before booking. Look after the new finish like a re-enamelled bath: gentle cleaners, no suction mats.
- Where
- Old Dolphin (BD13, BD6, BD14)
- County
- Bradford
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Old Dolphin questions
What happens if you find more damage?
Your quote covers the damage in the pictures. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Yes, regularly. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit normally costs less than separate visits. Include pictures of each item.
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
We look at the photos and reply with a fixed price and some dates. If anything’s unclear, we’ll ask for another photo.
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.
Will it make a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.
Do you work in Old Dolphin?
We do. We send a technician to Old Dolphin for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Usually, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
A DIY attempt is not 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.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. 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 give every job a fixed quote from photos. This is what makes a difference:
- How much damage there is
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- How hard the colour is to match
- How easy the damage is to reach
Compared with replacing, a repair is generally a fraction of the price, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Getting a price from pictures
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. Try to include:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- A picture taken from further back
- Natural light rather than flash
- What it’s made of, if you know
You do not need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
Old Dolphin and nearby
Old Dolphin is about 1 mile east of Queensbury, in Bradford. Across the BD13 area, we carry out the work at your property. Old Dolphin is one of 140 places in Bradford where we work. You can also see our page for Leeds, about 12 miles away.
Here we cover the BD13, BD6 and BD14 postcode area. From Back Lane, Chapel Lane and Highgate Road or a nearby road, we can come to you. We also cover the places around Old Dolphin: Clayton Heights (1 mile east), Clayton (1 mile north-east), Queensbury (1 mile west), Pepper Hill (1 mile south) and West Scholes (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Bradford (3 miles north-east), Keighley (8 miles north-west), Bingley (5 miles north), Shipley (5 miles north-east), Baildon (6 miles north-east) and Ilkley (11 miles north).
Landmarks near Old Dolphin
In Old Dolphin, that means homes near The Old Dolphin Public House, Buttershaw Business and Enterprise College and Stocks Lane Primary School. Nearby too are Queensbury Academy (1 mile south-west) and Church of St John the Baptist (0.9 miles north). The closest station to Old Dolphin is Low Moor station, roughly 3.3 miles south-east of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Kirkgate Shopping Centre (3.3 miles north-east) and Westwood Park Community Hospital (0.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Heaton Reservoir Nature Reserve.
What happens on the day
Here’s how a visit usually runs: we arrive on time, sheet and mask the area around the job, carry out the work and clear up. Allow one to two days for a full suite. Before we go, we’ll explain how long to leave it and what to avoid for the first few days.
- First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
- Each item is cleaned, degreased and any chips repaired.
- We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- The new white, or other colour, finish is sprayed on.
- We leave everything to cure, normally until the next day.
How to prepare
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
Ask for a price
Most customers in Old Dolphin get their price from pictures. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Related advice
Common problems we fix in Old Dolphin
Coloured suites were fitted in huge numbers in the 1970s and 80s, and many are still sound. It’s normally the colour that dates them, not the condition.
People typically call us after spotting one of these:
- 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
What to look for in a quote
- How the room is protected while they work
- How long it needs to cure
- Aftercare advice
- Whether the price covers travel
Towns and villages near Old Dolphin
Other services in Old Dolphin
Should you replace it?
Swapping a coloured suite for a white one means new sanitaryware, a plumber and a tiler. Resurfacing turns it white with everything left in place. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. Our prices are the same across the UK, so there’s no premium for Old Dolphin. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
What you get with us
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- We leave the room as we found it
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
See our full price list or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
When we would advise against a repair
A repair is not always the answer, and we would rather say so up front. Repairs will not solve:
- 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 will give you a straight answer.
Materials we work on in Old Dolphin
- Coloured basins
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Whole bathroom suites
- Coloured shower trays
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
