County Durham · England
Coloured Bath Resurfacing in Old Shotton
Our repair technicians come to Old Shotton for resurfacing coloured baths, basins and trays in white. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
How we handle coloured bath resurfacing in Old Shotton
Everything is resurfaced where it stands, with no new plumbing or tiling. Most suites take one or two days. If you are dealing with a suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom and faded or patchy colour, we can usually put it right.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you are covered after the visit. Look after the new finish like a re-enamelled bath: gentle cleaners, no suction mats.
- Where
- Old Shotton (SR8)
- County
- County Durham
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I try a DIY kit first?
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is normally the cheaper route.
Work for landlords and builders
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Old Shotton use us as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it typically costs far less than a refit.
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. We can visit several plots in one trip.
Common questions in Old Shotton
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures cannot show what we need.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
What happens next?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote with dates.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Normally, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
Is there a call-out fee?
There’s no separate call-out charge. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.
Can you turn my avocado bath white?
Yes. We resurface it in white with it left in place.
Can you do the toilet too?
Ask us. A toilet bowl is constantly wet, so we’ll advise honestly before quoting.
Can pets and children be at home?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we’re working in. We will tell you when the room can be used again.
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Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacing a coloured suite means a plumber, a tiler and new taps. Resurfacing changes the colour with everything left in place. Our coloured bath resurfacing starts from £350. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before booking, with no extras added later.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Old Shotton
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- One visit for most repairs
Read our full price list and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Honest limits
In fairness, there are a few things a repair will not 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 will give you a straight answer.
Materials we repair
- Whole bathroom suites
- Coloured basins
- Coloured shower trays
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
Our work in Old Shotton
Old Shotton is about 1 mile south-west of Peterlee, in County Durham. Book a date that suits you, and you will know when to expect us, so there is no waiting around. We work in 329 places across County Durham. You can also see our page for Newcastle upon Tyne, about 20 miles away.
Jobs in SR8 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Waveney Road, Cherwell Road and Buttermere, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover include Peterlee (1 mile north-east), Castle Eden (1 mile south), Wingate (1 mile south-west), Eden Vale (2 miles south-east) and Shotton Colliery (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Durham (9 miles west), Newton Aycliffe (12 miles south-west), Bishop Auckland (15 miles south-west), Spennymoor (10 miles west), Seaham (6 miles north) and Chester-le-Street (11 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Old Shotton
We visit homes around Shotton Hall Primary School, The Academy at Shotton Hall and The Academy at Shotton Hall and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Horden station, roughly 2.2 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Peterlee Community Hospital (1 mile east) and Easington (2.8 miles north). For a walk, there’s Beacon Hill.
How the visit works
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, protect the area, then carry out the work, which normally takes a day or two, depending on how many items. If we find something your photos didn’t show, we will explain it before carrying on.
- The room is protected and ventilated.
- Next we degrease everything and fix chips.
- We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- We spray the new white (or other colour) finish.
- Each item is left to cure, usually ready the following day.
Before we arrive
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
Ask for a price
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price. There’s no charge for the quote and you’re under no obligation.
Advice
Do you need coloured bath resurfacing in Old Shotton?
Avocado, pampas and pink suites were everywhere in the 70s and 80s, and plenty are still in good condition. The problem is generally the colour, not the bath.
Look 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
Comparing quotes
- If travel is included in the price
- How the room is protected while they work
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- Whether they match the colour on site
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £350. You will not pay by the hour. The price depends on:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- The material and finish
- The colour and finish to match
- Doing more than one item at once
Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send pictures and we’ll give you the exact figure.
Send photos for a quote
Before you send photos, a few simple things make all the difference:
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Where you are, by postcode
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- One sharp close-up of the damage
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and we will come back with a fixed figure.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
