Gateshead · England
Coloured suite to white in Pickering Nook, Gateshead
Our technicians come to Pickering Nook for resurfacing coloured baths, basins and trays in white. Everything is done in place, and the work is guaranteed.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Faded or patchy colour
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
How we handle coloured bath resurfacing in Pickering Nook
Most suites take one or two days. Everything is resurfaced where it stands, with no new plumbing or tiling. Whether it’s a suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom and selling or letting a home with an old suite, we can typically put it right, on coloured basins, coloured shower trays and avocado, pampas and pink baths alike.
Whatever the size of the job, you get the same one-year guarantee in Pickering Nook and across Gateshead. Care for the new finish like a re-enamelled bath: mild cleaners and no suction mats.
- Location
- Pickering Nook (NE16)
- Area hub
- Gateshead
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Resurfacing from £350. We charge the same across the UK, including Pickering Nook. The price reflects:
- How many areas need work
- Whether we combine several jobs
- The material
- How hard the colour is to match
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.
Getting a price from photos
You can normally get a fixed quote without us visiting. To help us price it:
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- A photo taken from further back
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- The material, if you know it
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire suite, we can give you a fixed price the same day in most cases.
The process
We begin by going over the job with you, so there are no surprises. Then the area is sheeted and masked and the work begins. It normally takes a day or two, depending on how many items, and we will keep you posted as we go.
- First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
- 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.
- Once cured, normally by the following day, the suite is ready.
Before we arrive
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
Get a quote
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
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Landlords, agents and businesses in Pickering Nook
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
Repair or replace in Pickering Nook?
Swapping a coloured suite for a white one involves a plumber, a tiler and new taps. Resurfacing turns it white without taking anything out. Prices start from £350. 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 choose Surface Doctor in Pickering Nook
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Usually one visit, start to finish
Read our full price list or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Our work in Pickering Nook
Pickering Nook is about 3 miles north-west of Stanley, in Gateshead. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. We work in 49 places in Gateshead. You can also see our page for Newcastle upon Tyne, about 8 miles away.
Our repair technicians cover all of the NE16 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include The Meadows, Syke Road and Pickering Lodge Court, all of which we cover. Other places close to Pickering Nook include Hobson (1 mile east), Clough Dene (1 mile south), Mountsett (1 mile south-west), Tantobie (1 mile south-east) and White-le-Head (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Gateshead (7 miles north-east), Blaydon (4 miles north), Dunston (5 miles north-east), Whickham (4 miles north-east), Ryton (5 miles north) and Winlaton (4 miles north).
What’s near Pickering Nook
Around Pickering Nook, we work in homes near St James, North Durham Academy and Oak Tree Inn and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Blaydon station, roughly 4.9 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Dunston Hill Hospital (4.6 miles north-east) and Derwentside (2.2 miles south-west). Not far away are Currock Hill.
Pickering Nook: your questions answered
Will it make a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and we clean up when we’ve finished.
What does coloured bath resurfacing cost?
Prices start from £350. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from pictures. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Just add the extra items to your pictures and you’ll get one combined price.
Do you come to Pickering Nook?
We do. Repair technicians travel to Pickering Nook from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Do you cover the whole of Gateshead?
The whole UK, including all of Gateshead. Send your postcode with your pictures and we’ll confirm dates.
Is the work guaranteed?
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, often. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Will there be a smell?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied. It fades as everything cures.
Signs you need coloured bath resurfacing in Pickering Nook
Avocado, pampas and pink suites were everywhere in the 70s and 80s, and plenty are still in good condition. The problem is usually the colour, not the bath.
Send us a photo if you notice any of these:
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- Faded or patchy colour
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- A suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom
What to look for in a quote
- How the colour is matched
- Whether the price covers travel
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- Whether a trained technician does the job
Should I try a DIY kit first?
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.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair won’t last.
When we’d advise against a repair
Some jobs aren’t right for a repair, 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’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Coloured shower trays
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Coloured basins
- Whole bathroom suites
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
