Leicestershire · England
Coloured Bath Resurfacing in Osgathorpe
Our technicians come to Osgathorpe for resurfacing coloured baths, basins and trays in white. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
Coloured bath resurfacing in Osgathorpe without replacing anything
Most suites take one or two days. Everything is resurfaced where it stands, so there is no plumbing or tiling. If you are dealing with faded or patchy colour and a suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom, we can normally put it right, on coloured basins, coloured shower trays and whole bathroom suites alike.
Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we’ll explain exactly what it covers when we quote. Care for the new finish like a re-enamelled bath: mild cleaners and no suction mats.
- Where
- Osgathorpe (LE12)
- Region
- Leicestershire
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Honest limits
A repair isn’t right for every job, for example:
- 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 pictures and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we repair
- Coloured basins
- Coloured shower trays
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Whole bathroom suites
Should you replace it?
Swapping a coloured suite for a white one means a plumber, a tiler and new taps. Refinishing it in white turns it white without taking anything out. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. Set against the cost of replacement, repairing typically costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Osgathorpe
- Most jobs done in one visit
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- A fixed quote before booking
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
Read our prices page and bath cost comparison.
What happens on the day
Once we are through the door, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the work takes one to two days for a full suite, depending on what we find, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- We protect the room and ventilate it.
- Each item is cleaned, degreased and any chips repaired.
- The surface is prepared and primed.
- We spray on the new finish in white or your chosen colour.
- Once cured, normally by the day after, the suite is ready.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
Ask for a price
No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. 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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Landlords, agents and businesses in Osgathorpe
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
DIY kit or professional repair?
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it won’t stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
Osgathorpe questions
What happens next?
You get a fixed price and available dates. If anything’s unclear, we’ll ask for another photo.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Usually, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
Is it messy?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.
Will the price change on the day?
Your quote covers the damage in the photos. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
Can pets and children be at home?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Landlords are often glad to have it sorted before the end of a tenancy.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as householders.
Can you do the toilet too?
Ask us. A toilet bowl is constantly wet, so we will tell you what will last.
Places near Osgathorpe
Other services in Osgathorpe
Osgathorpe and nearby
Osgathorpe is about 3 miles west of Shepshed, in Leicestershire. Book a date that suits you, and you will know when to expect us, so you’re not left waiting in all day. We work in 287 places across Leicestershire. We work right across the region, from Osgathorpe to Birmingham (about 30 miles away).
We cover every part of the LE12 postcode area. We regularly work on streets such as Main Street, Dawson's Road and Jim Armetts Close and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover include Griffydam (1 mile south-west), Thringstone (1 mile south), Belton (1 mile north-east), Worthington (1 mile north-west) and Peggs Green (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Loughborough (6 miles east), Coalville (4 miles south), Ashby-de-la-Zouch (5 miles west), Shepshed (3 miles east), Syston (13 miles south-east) and Shelthorpe (7 miles east).
Around Osgathorpe
Around Osgathorpe, we work in homes near Church of St Mary and Thringstone Primary School. Well-known places in the area include Melbourne Castle (4.2 miles north-west) and Snibston Discovery Museum (3.2 miles south). Not far away are Bardon Hill and Charnwood Lodge.
What affects the price in Osgathorpe
Prices start from £350. You won’t pay by the hour. The price depends on:
- The colour and finish to match
- How much damage there is
- The type of damage
- Access to the area
The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed price from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
How to get a fixed price
Two or three clear photos are typically enough. Try to include:
- Natural light rather than flash
- What it’s made of, if you know
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Something in shot to show the size
There is no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
Common problems we fix in Osgathorpe
Coloured suites were fitted in huge numbers in the 1970s and 80s, and plenty are still in good condition. The problem is normally the colour, not the bath.
You may need us if you’ve spotted:
- A suite that does not match a new bathroom
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- Faded or patchy colour
Questions to ask before you book
- Aftercare advice
- How long it needs to cure
- What happens if they find more damage
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
