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Coloured Bath Resurfacing in Osbaldwick
Local coloured bath resurfacing for Osbaldwick: a fixed quote from pictures, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- Faded or patchy colour

Landlords, agents and businesses in Osbaldwick
We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send photos, the address and how to get access and we’ll arrange it.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Coloured bath resurfacing in Osbaldwick, done in place
Most suites take one or two days. We resurface the bath, basin and tray in place, with no new plumbing or tiling. Whether it’s faded or patchy colour and selling or letting a home with an old suite, we can typically put it right.
You’re covered for a year from the day of the repair. If anything is not right, ring us and we’ll sort it. Care for the new finish like a re-enamelled bath: gentle cleaners, no suction mats.

- Where
- Osbaldwick (YO10, YO19)
- County
- York
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
FAQs for Osbaldwick
What about the toilet?
Talk to us first. A toilet bowl is constantly wet, so we’ll advise honestly before quoting.
Will there be a smell?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied. It fades as everything cures.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Generally, yes. Tell us what was done before and we will plan for it.
What do you need from me?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Landlords are often glad to have it sorted.
Do you charge for travel?
Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day, mainly so nothing gets touched before it has cured.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Honest limits
In fairness, some problems need a different 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)
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we work on in Osbaldwick
- Coloured basins
- Whole bathroom suites
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Coloured shower trays
About Osbaldwick
Osbaldwick is about 2 miles east of York, in York. Wherever you are in the YO10 postcode area, we carry out the work at your property. Our technicians cover all 79 towns and villages across York. We work right across the region, from Osbaldwick to Leeds (about 23 miles away).
Here we cover the YO10 and YO19 postcode area. Local streets include Church Road, Farndale Avenue and Hazelwood Avenue, all of which we cover. If you are just outside Osbaldwick, we cover Derwenthorpe (1 mile north-west), Tang Hall (1 mile north-west), Heslington (1 mile south-west), Murton (1 mile north-east) and Grimston (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Clifton (3 miles west), Haxby (4 miles north-west), Acomb Park (4 miles west), Woodthorpe (4 miles west), Dringhouses (4 miles west) and Strensall (5 miles north).
Local landmarks in Osbaldwick
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Osbaldwick Primary Academy, Archbishop Holgate's School and Church of St Thomas and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include The Derwent Arms (under half a mile north-west) and York Cemetery (1.6 miles west). The nearest railway station is York station, roughly 2.5 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Yorkshire Museum of Farming (1 mile east) and Coppergate Shopping Centre (2 miles west). For a walk, there is Kimberlow Hill.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Middlethorpe Without (2.9 miles south-west)
How it works
When we visit, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. The job normally takes a day or two, depending on how many items. We tidy up before we leave and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
- We clean, degrease and repair any chips.
- We key the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- We spray the new white (or other colour) finish.
- Each item is left to cure, normally ready the next day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know about parking or access
- Open a window if you can
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
Getting a price
We price from photos so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through.
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DIY repairs versus a professional job
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.
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it won’t stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
What affects the price in Osbaldwick
Resurfacing from £350. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price is based on:
- How hard the colour is to match
- Whether we combine several jobs
- Access to the area
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Osbaldwick. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Getting a price from photos
Phone photos are fine. Ensure they show:
- Something in shot to show the size
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- The material, if you know it
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
If you are in Osbaldwick and want a price, pictures are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
When to call us in Osbaldwick
Coloured suites were fitted in huge numbers in the 1970s and 80s, and many are still sound. The problem is normally the colour, not the bath.
These are the problems we’re asked about most:
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- Faded or patchy colour
- A suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
What to look for in a quote
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- What aftercare is recommended
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- What happens if they find more damage
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Why repair rather than replace?
Replacing a coloured suite means a plumber, a tiler and new taps. Refinishing it in white turns it white without taking anything out. Our coloured bath resurfacing starts from £350. The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed quote from your pictures, so you know the cost before booking.
Why us?
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- A fixed quote before booking
- No need to remove anything
- Most jobs done in one visit
Read our full price list and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.

