Essex · England
Coloured suite to white in Patching, Essex
Resurfacing coloured baths, basins and trays in white for homes and businesses in Patching and across Essex. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Faded or patchy colour
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
The process
We begin by going over the job with you. Then the area is sheeted and masked and the work begins. You can expect it to take one to two days for a full suite, and we’ll tell you if anything changes.
- We protect the room and ventilate it.
- Each item is cleaned, degreased and any chips repaired.
- The surface is prepared and primed.
- We spray the new white (or other colour) finish.
- We leave everything to cure, normally until the day after.
How to prepare
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
Get a quote
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 quote. There is no charge for the quote and no obligation.
Related advice
Coloured bath resurfacing in Patching without replacing anything
We resurface the bath, basin and tray in place, with no new plumbing or tiling. Most suites take one or two days. We work on coloured basins, coloured shower trays and whole bathroom suites, and people most often call us about a dated coloured suite you’d like in white and faded or patchy colour.
All our work comes with our one-year guarantee. Look after the new finish like a re-enamelled bath: gentle cleaners, no suction mats.
- Area
- Patching (CM1)
- County
- Essex
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Do you need coloured bath resurfacing in Patching?
Avocado, pampas and pink suites were everywhere in the 70s and 80s, and many are still sound. It’s typically the colour that dates them, not the condition.
Send us a photo if you notice any of these:
- A suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- Faded or patchy colour
Comparing quotes
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- How your room will be protected
Where we work around Patching
Patching is about 1 mile north-west of Chelmsford, in Essex. Our repair technicians come to homes and businesses in Patching, so nothing has to leave your home. Patching is one of 644 places in Essex we cover. We work right across the region, from Patching to London (about 30 miles away).
We cover every part of CM1. You’ll find streets such as First Avenue, Sixth Avenue and Fifth Avenue. Patching is on the A1016, which makes it straightforward to reach. Nearby, we also work in Chelmsford (1 mile south-east), Broomfield (2 miles north), Moulsham (2 miles south), Chignall St James (2 miles west) and Writtle (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Basildon (12 miles south), Braintree (10 miles north-east), Harlow (15 miles west), Brentwood (11 miles south-west), Maldon (9 miles east) and Billericay (9 miles south).
Local landmarks in Patching
In Patching, that means homes near St John Payne Catholic School, The Red Beret pub and Ascension and the streets around them. Nearby too are Chelmer Valley Riverside (0.7 miles south-east) and St Pius X Catholic Primary School (within half a mile west). The nearest railway station is Chelmsford station, roughly 1 mile south of the centre. A little further out are Bond Street Chelmsford (1.2 miles south) and Priory Hospital (1 mile south-east). The countryside around Patching includes Newland Grove.
Work for landlords and builders
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Patching as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
Nearby places to Patching
What else we do in Patching
FAQs for Patching
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Yes, regularly. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
How do I get a price for coloured bath resurfacing in Patching?
Prices start from £350. Every job gets a fixed price based on pictures of the damage. Send a close-up and a photo of the entire item with your CM1 postcode.
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
Can you do the toilet too?
Ask us. The inside of a bowl is always wet and scrubbed, so we will advise honestly before quoting.
Are you accredited?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Do you cover Patching?
Yes. We cover the whole UK and travel to Patching. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Will the price change on the day?
Your quote covers the damage in the photos. If there is more, we will tell you before starting.
Is it messy?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.
DIY kit or professional repair?
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
How we price coloured bath resurfacing
Resurfacing from £350. You won’t pay by the hour. The price depends on:
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Whether we combine several jobs
Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Getting a price from photos
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what we need:
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Any details about the material
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the suite, add your postcode and send them to us. You will get a fixed price, not an estimate.
Repairing versus replacing in Patching
Swapping a coloured suite for a white one involves new sanitaryware, a plumber and a tiler. Refinishing it in white changes the colour with everything left in place. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. You’ll see the full price before you book, with nothing added on the day.
Why Patching clients choose us
- Fixed prices from your photos
- No need to remove anything
- We leave the room as we found it
- Same prices wherever you are
Take a look at our pricing or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
What a repair cannot fix
To be straight with you, 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 pictures and we will give you a straight answer.
Materials we work on in Patching
- Coloured shower trays
- Coloured basins
- Whole bathroom suites
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
