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Coloured suite to white in Purley on Thames, Oxfordshire
Coloured bath resurfacing in Purley on Thames without the cost of replacing. Send us photos for a fixed price, then we come to you.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- A suite that does not match a new bathroom
The process
Arrival times are agreed in advance, so you know when to expect us. On site, it takes one to two days for a full suite. We leave the room clean and you’ll know when it can be used.
- The room is protected and ventilated.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
Ask for a price
Most clients in Purley on Thames get their price from photos. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Advice
How we handle coloured bath resurfacing in Purley on Thames
We resurface the bath, basin and tray in place, so there is no plumbing or tiling. A full suite is generally done in one to two days. We are often asked to fix a dated coloured suite you’d like in white and faded or patchy colour, on coloured shower trays, coloured basins and whole bathroom suites.
Big or small, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee in Purley on Thames and across Oxfordshire. Treat it like any resurfaced bath: gentle cleaners, no suction mats.
- Where
- Purley on Thames (RG8, RG31, RG4)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
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Also in Purley on Thames
Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacing a coloured suite means new sanitaryware, a plumber and a tiler. Resurfacing turns it white without taking anything out. Prices start from £350. Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Purley on Thames
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- A fixed quote before you book
- One price list for the entire UK
See our pricing or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £350. You will not pay by the hour. The price is based on:
- How much damage there is
- What the surface is made of
- Whether we combine several jobs
- What kind of damage it is
The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. The full price is agreed before you book.
Send pictures for a quote
Good photos mean an accurate price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- What it’s made of, if you know
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- A picture taken from further back
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the suite, add your postcode and send them to us. You’ll get a fixed price, not an estimate.
When we would 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)
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Coloured basins
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Whole bathroom suites
- Coloured shower trays
Common problems we fix in Purley on Thames
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.
Common reasons people in Purley on Thames contact us are:
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- Faded or patchy colour
- A suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom
Questions to ask before booking
- Aftercare advice
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
FAQs for Purley on Thames
Can you turn my avocado bath white?
Yes. It’s resurfaced in white where it stands.
What happens after I send pictures?
We look at the pictures and reply with a fixed quote and some dates. If we need another angle, we will ask.
What do you need from me?
Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787, and we’ll do the rest.
What areas do you cover?
We cover the whole UK, including Purley on Thames and the rest of Oxfordshire. Just include your postcode and we will confirm dates.
Is my repair covered?
Yes: twelve months. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit typically costs less than separate visits. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.
Do you come to Purley on Thames?
Yes, we do. Technicians travel to Purley on Thames from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.
Do the materials smell?
There may be a mild smell during the work that clears as it cures.
Where we work around Purley on Thames
Purley on Thames is about 3 miles west of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in RG8, we carry out the work at your property. Purley on Thames is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 41 miles away.
Our visits in RG8, RG31 and RG4 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We regularly work on streets such as Glebe Road, Hazel Road and Menpes Road. We also cover the places around Purley on Thames: Mapledurham (1 mile north-east), Tilehurst (1 mile south), Sulham (1 mile south-west), Little Heath (2 miles south) and Trench Green (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Didcot (12 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (7 miles north-east), Benson (10 miles north), Wallingford (9 miles north-west), Great Western Park (13 miles north-west) and Watlington (11 miles north).
Near you in Purley on Thames
We visit homes around Roebuck pub, Purley CofE Primary School and Round Copse. Nearby too are Denefield School (0.8 miles south-west) and Church of St Mary (under half a mile east). The nearest railway station is Tilehurst station, about 1 mile south-east. Further afield, we also cover the area around Battle Hospital (2.6 miles south-east) and Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (2.4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Purley on Thames include Hosehill Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is typically cheaper.
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, and the work is guaranteed.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Purley on Thames
For anyone letting property in or around Purley on Thames, we will quote for several properties at once. Send pictures for each one and we’ll come back with a combined price.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
