Reading · England
Coloured suite to white in Play Hatch, Reading
Local coloured bath resurfacing for Play Hatch: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
Coloured bath resurfacing in Play Hatch without replacing anything
Most suites take one or two days. Everything is resurfaced where it stands, so there’s no plumbing or tiling. If you’re dealing with a suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom and a dated coloured suite you’d like in white, we can help, whatever the material.
You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Play Hatch as everywhere else we work. Treat it like any resurfaced bath: gentle cleaners, no suction mats.
- Where
- Play Hatch (RG4)
- Area hub
- Reading
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Why repair rather than replace?
Replacing a coloured suite involves new sanitaryware, a plumber and a tiler. Resurfacing turns it white without taking anything out. Prices start from £350. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. The full price is agreed before booking, with nothing added on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Play Hatch
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Colour-matched on site
- Work done at your home or business
Take a look at our full price list or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Play Hatch and the surrounding area
Play Hatch is about 1 mile east of Caversham, in Reading. Anywhere in RG4, we carry out the work at your property. Play Hatch is one of 34 towns and villages in Reading we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 36 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here: RG4. From Dene Close, Henley Road and Foxhill Lane or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. Other places close to Play Hatch include Dunsden Green (1 mile north), Caversham Park Village (1 mile west), Littlestead Green (1 mile north-west), Emmer Green (1 mile west) and Sonning (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Norcot (4 miles west), West Reading (3 miles south-west), Tilehurst Within (5 miles west), Shinfield (5 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (7 miles south) and Horncastle (5 miles south-west).
Around Play Hatch
In Play Hatch, that means homes near St Martin's Catholic Primary School, Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre and Reading Blue Coat School and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include St Andrew's Church (1 mile east), The Shoulder of Mutton pub (less than half a mile south-west) and Ali's Pond Local Nature Reserve (1.1 miles south-east). The nearest railway station is Reading station, about 2.2 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include The Oracle (2.4 miles south-west) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (2.3 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Alder Moors and South Lake.
How the visit works
Here’s how a visit normally runs: we arrive on time, sheet and mask the area around the job, do the job and tidy away. Allow a day or two, depending on how many items from start to finish. Before we go, we will explain when it can be used and what to avoid for the first few days.
- First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
- Each item is cleaned, degreased and any chips repaired.
- The surface is prepared and primed.
- We spray the new white (or other colour) finish.
- Once cured, normally by the next day, the suite is ready.
Getting ready for the visit
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
Ask for a price
If you are in Play Hatch and want a price, photos are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Related advice
Common questions in Play Hatch
What does coloured bath resurfacing cost?
Resurfacing from £350. Every job gets a fixed quote from your pictures. Send a close-up and a picture of the whole item with your RG4 postcode.
Can you repair several things at once?
Of course, and it typically saves money. Just add the extra items to your pictures and you will get one combined price.
Is it messy?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.
What do you need from me?
Send photos through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787, and we’ll take it from there.
Do you come to Play Hatch?
Yes. We work across the UK and travel to Play Hatch. Send pictures and we will quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Can a coloured bath be made white?
Yes. We resurface it in white with it left in place.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
We come back with a fixed quote. You’re under no obligation.
Is my repair covered?
Yes: twelve months. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
DIY kit or professional repair?
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
Places near Play Hatch
Other services in Play Hatch
What we’re called out for in Play Hatch
Avocado, pampas and pink suites were everywhere in the 70s and 80s, and plenty are still in good condition. The problem is typically the colour, not the bath.
Get in touch if you’ve noticed any of these:
- Faded or patchy colour
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- A suite that does not match a new bathroom
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
Comparing quotes
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- What prep work is covered
- How your room will be protected
- How to look after the finish
What affects the price in Play Hatch
Prices start from £350. Every quote is fixed and free. What we look at:
- The colour and finish to match
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- The material
- What kind of damage it is
No two jobs are quite the same, 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.
Quotes from your pictures
We price nearly every job from pictures. This is what to send:
- Something in shot to show the size
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Natural light rather than flash
- What it’s made of, if you know
Email us a photo of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, with your RG4 postcode, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Honest limits
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)
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Materials we repair
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Whole bathroom suites
- Coloured basins
- Coloured shower trays
Landlord and trade work in Play Hatch
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
Letting agents often send us pictures straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
