Essex · England
Coloured suite to white in Pilgrims Hatch, Essex
Resurfacing coloured baths, basins and trays in white in Pilgrims Hatch, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Faded or patchy colour
- A suite that does not match a new bathroom
Coloured bath resurfacing in Pilgrims Hatch without replacing anything
We resurface the bath, basin and tray in place, with no new plumbing or tiling. A full suite is usually done in one to two days. We work on whole bathroom suites, coloured basins and avocado, pampas and pink baths, and the jobs we see most are a dated coloured suite you’d like in white and a suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you are covered after the visit. Look after the new finish like a re-enamelled bath: gentle cleaners, no suction mats.
- Location
- Pilgrims Hatch (CM15, CM14)
- County
- Essex
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is usually cheaper.
Where we work around Pilgrims Hatch
Pilgrims Hatch is about 1 mile north-west of Brentwood, in Essex. We visit customers in Pilgrims Hatch and nearby villages, so there’s no workshop to go to. We cover 644 places across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our jobs stretch from Pilgrims Hatch to London (about 19 miles away).
Jobs in CM15 and CM14 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Ongar Road, Hatch Road and Green Lane, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Pilgrims Hatch: Crow Green (1 mile north), South Weald (1 mile south-west), Coxtie Green (1 mile west), Bentley (1 mile north-west) and Doddinghurst Common (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Chelmsford (11 miles north-east), Basildon (8 miles south-east), Harlow (12 miles north-west), Canvey Island (15 miles south-east), Billericay (6 miles east) and Rayleigh (14 miles east).
What’s near Pilgrims Hatch
Around Pilgrims Hatch, we work in homes near Sawyers Hall College, Black Horse Inn and Becket Keys Church of England School, among other places. You’ll also find Larchwood Primary School (less than half a mile south-west), Saint George's church (0.5 miles south) and Weald Country Park (1.2 miles south-west). Pilgrims Hatch’s nearest station is Brentwood station, about 1.6 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Brentwood Community Hospital (1.4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Thorndon Park.
Your questions about coloured bath resurfacing in Pilgrims Hatch
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Just keep them out of the work area. We will let you know when it’s safe to use again.
Can a coloured bath be made white?
Yes. We resurface it in white with it left in place.
Is a repair better than a new one?
In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it is not worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit typically costs less than separate visits. Send photos of everything you’d like done.
Do you cover the entire of Essex?
All of Essex, and the rest of the UK. There is no extra charge for travel.
What about the toilet?
Ask us. A toilet bowl is constantly wet, so we will advise honestly before quoting.
Do you come to Pilgrims Hatch?
We do. Technicians travel to Pilgrims Hatch from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Are you accredited?
We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Honest limits
We won’t take on work that will not last, so these are the limits:
- 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 before booking.
Materials we repair
- Coloured basins
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Coloured shower trays
- Whole bathroom suites
When to call us in Pilgrims Hatch
Coloured suites were fitted in huge numbers in the 1970s and 80s, and many are still sound. It’s usually the colour that dates them, not the condition.
If you can see any of these, send us a photo:
- Faded or patchy colour
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- A suite that does not match a new bathroom
What to look for in a quote
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- Aftercare advice
- How your room will be protected
Nearby places to Pilgrims Hatch
What else we do in Pilgrims Hatch
Repair or replace in Pilgrims Hatch?
Swapping a coloured suite for a white one involves a plumber, a tiler and new taps. Refinishing it in white turns it white with everything left in place. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. A repair typically costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send pictures and we will give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Pilgrims Hatch
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- One visit for most repairs
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
See our full price list or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
What happens on the day
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room. Everything we use comes in the van with us, lay protective sheets and get going once we’ve agreed what we’re doing. Most jobs take one to two days for a full suite, and you can get on with other things while we’re there.
- 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.
- We leave everything to cure, typically until the day after.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
Ask for a price
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them over with your postcode, and you will get a fixed quote back. There’s no charge for the quote and you are under no obligation.
Advice
What affects the price in Pilgrims Hatch
Prices start from £350. Prices are worked out job by job, from your pictures. The main factors are:
- Unusual colours or finishes
- How many items we do on one visit
- How easy the damage is to reach
- The type of damage
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before you book, with no extras added later.
Send pictures for a quote
The better the photos, the more accurate the price. Here’s what helps:
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- One picture of the entire suite
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
We price from pictures so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Pilgrims Hatch
If you manage property in Pilgrims Hatch, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send pictures for each address and we’ll price them together.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
