West Sussex · England
Coloured suite to white in Plaistow, West Sussex
Resurfacing coloured baths, basins and trays in white in Plaistow, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Faded or patchy colour
- A suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom
Why repair rather than replace?
Swapping a coloured suite for a white one means new sanitaryware, a plumber and a tiler. Refinishing it in white turns it white with everything left in place. Our coloured bath resurfacing starts from £350. There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Plaistow
- One price list for the entire UK
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
See our pricing and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
How we handle coloured bath resurfacing in Plaistow
A full suite is normally done in one to two days. We resurface the bath, basin and tray in place, so there’s no plumbing or tiling. If you’re dealing with selling or letting a home with an old suite and faded or patchy colour, we can generally put it right.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something isn’t right in that time, we come back and put it right. Treat it like any resurfaced bath: gentle cleaners, no suction mats.
- Area
- Plaistow (RH14)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY repairs versus a professional job
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is generally the cheaper route.
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it does not stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
Your questions about coloured bath resurfacing in Plaistow
What information do you need?
Photos of the damage, a photo of the entire suite and your postcode. Then we will agree a date.
Can you price it without visiting?
In nearly every case. If photos do not show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.
How do I get a price for coloured bath resurfacing in Plaistow?
Prices start from £350. We give a fixed quote from your photos. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo and your postcode.
What happens next?
We review the pictures and send a fixed quote with dates.
Will there be a smell?
There may be a mild smell during the work that clears as it cures.
How quickly can you book me in?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. Send pictures with your postcode and we’ll reply with the earliest dates.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
We’re happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Just ensure the landlord agrees.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Landlord and trade work in Plaistow
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
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.
When we’d advise against a repair
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- 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)
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think.
Materials we repair
- Coloured shower trays
- Whole bathroom suites
- Coloured basins
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
What we’re called out for in Plaistow
Avocado, pampas and pink suites were everywhere in the 70s and 80s, and plenty are still in good condition. It’s normally the colour that dates them, not the condition.
Most people contact us when they notice something like this:
- Faded or patchy colour
- A suite that does not match a new bathroom
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
What your quote should include
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- What preparation is included
- Aftercare advice
- How the colour is matched
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 start once you are happy with the plan. It normally takes one to two days for a full suite, and you can get on with other things while we’re there.
- 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.
- Once cured, normally by the day after, the suite is ready.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
How to get a price
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of pictures using our quote form or ring us. We will tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
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Prices and what affects them
Resurfacing from £350. A fixed quote means you know the cost before booking. We take into account:
- What the surface is made of
- The colour and finish to match
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- How easy the damage is to reach
Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Send photos for a quote
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. Try to include:
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- Something in shot to show the size
- A wider photo showing the whole suite
You do not need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
About Plaistow
Plaistow is about 11 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. We agree a date that works for you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so you are not left waiting in all day. Plaistow is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we work. Our nearest city page is London, about 36 miles away.
Here we cover the RH14 postcode area. We regularly work on streets such as The Street, Loxwood Road and Oakfield and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover include Durfold Wood (1 mile north-west), Ifold (1 mile east), Mackerel's Common (2 miles south), Loxwood (2 miles east) and Kirdford (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Horsham (11 miles east), Storrington (11 miles south-east), Billingshurst (6 miles south-east), Bewbush (15 miles east), Roffey (12 miles east) and Southwater (10 miles east).
Around Plaistow
Our customers here include homes close to Plaistow and Kirdford Primary School and Holy Trinity Church and the streets around them. Open spaces near Plaistow include Shillinglee Lake.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
