County Durham · England
Coloured Bath Resurfacing in Old Durham
Coloured bath resurfacing for Old Durham, without a refit. Send us pictures for a fixed price, then we come to you.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- A suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom
Common problems we fix in Old Durham
Coloured suites were fitted in huge numbers in the 1970s and 80s, and plenty are still in good condition. It’s normally the colour that dates them, not the condition.
Send us a picture if you notice any of these:
- Faded or patchy colour
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- A suite that does not match a new bathroom
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
What to look for in a quote
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- Whether they match the colour on site
- What happens if they find more damage
- Aftercare advice
Coloured bath resurfacing at your home in Old Durham
Most suites take one or two days. We resurface the bath, basin and tray in place, so there’s no plumbing or tiling. We work on coloured basins, whole bathroom suites and coloured shower trays, and common reasons people contact us are a dated coloured suite you’d like in white and faded or patchy colour.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you’re not left on your own once we’ve gone. Care for the new finish like a re-enamelled bath: gentle cleaners, no suction mats.
- Where
- Old Durham (DH1)
- Area hub
- County Durham
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Questions from Old Durham
Can you turn my avocado bath white?
Yes. We resurface it in white with it left in place.
When can you do it?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. Send photos with your postcode and we’ll reply with the earliest dates.
What happens next?
You get a fixed quote and available dates. If anything’s unclear, we’ll ask for another photo.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Do I have to be there?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Most of the time. Tell us what was done before and we will plan for it.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Usually, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.
Is it messy?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.
Why repair rather than replace?
Replacing a coloured suite means a plumber, a tiler and new taps. Refinishing it in white changes the colour without taking anything out. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Why us?
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- One visit for most repairs
Read our full price list or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
When a repair is not the answer
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- 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 photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Coloured basins
- Coloured shower trays
- Whole bathroom suites
Old Durham and the surrounding area
Old Durham is about 1 mile south-east of Durham, in County Durham. Across the DH1 area, a technician comes to you. Old Durham is one of 329 places in County Durham where we work. Our nearest city page is Newcastle upon Tyne, about 15 miles away.
Jobs in DH1 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover the places around Old Durham: Gilesgate (1 mile north), Shincliffe (1 mile south), Elvet (1 mile west), Sherburn House (1 mile east) and Belmont (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Consett (13 miles north-west), Newton Aycliffe (10 miles south), Bishop Auckland (10 miles south-west), Spennymoor (5 miles south-west), Seaham (9 miles north-east) and Chester-le-Street (6 miles north).
What’s near Old Durham
Our customers here include homes close to Old Durham Gardens, Durham Sixth Form Centre and Laurel Avenue Community Primary School and the streets around them. Nearby too are St Giles Church (0.6 miles north-west), The Dun Cow Public House (0.8 miles west), Durham University Library and Collections (1 mile west) and Chorister School (1.1 miles west). For rail, the closest station is Durham station, roughly 1.4 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include The Gates Shopping Centre (1.2 miles west) and Durham Castle (1 mile west).
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Durham (1.6 miles north-west)
Also near Old Durham
Other services in Old Durham
Landlords, agents and businesses in Old Durham
Hospitality businesses cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Old Durham use us as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
What happens on the day
Arrival times are agreed in advance. On site, it takes a day or two, depending on how many items for most jobs. We leave the room clean and ready to use once it has cured.
- The room is protected and ventilated.
- 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, generally until the next day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
Ask for a price
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Related advice
What coloured bath resurfacing costs
Prices start from £350. There is no charge for travel to Old Durham. The price comes down to:
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- The material and finish
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Unusual colours or finishes
The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. You’ll see the full price before booking, with no extras added later.
Quotes from your photos
Two or three clear photos are normally enough. It helps if you send:
- One picture of the entire suite
- Any details about the material
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Details of any past repairs
Send us a photo of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, and tell us you are in Old Durham, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
Can I fix it myself?
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.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is typically the cheaper route.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
