Newcastle upon Tyne · England
Coloured suite to white in Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne
Our repair technicians come to Quayside for resurfacing coloured baths, basins and trays in white. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A suite that does not match a new bathroom
- Faded or patchy colour
Coloured bath resurfacing in Quayside without replacing anything
A full suite is generally done in one to two days. We resurface the bath, basin and tray in place, with no new plumbing or tiling. We’re often asked to fix a dated coloured suite you’d like in white and a suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom, on whole bathroom suites, coloured shower trays and avocado, pampas and pink baths.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there is a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it. Treat it like any resurfaced bath: gentle cleaners, no suction mats.
- Where
- Quayside (NE1, NE8, NE99)
- County
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Work for landlords and builders
If you manage property in Quayside, we will quote for several properties at once. Send photos for each one and we’ll come back with a combined price.
We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, photos and access details and we will handle the rest.
Our work in Quayside
Quayside is about 2 miles north of Gateshead, in Newcastle upon Tyne. Book a date that suits you, and you will know when to expect us, so there’s no waiting around. We work in all 63 towns and villages across Newcastle upon Tyne, from the larger towns to small villages.
Jobs in NE1, NE8 and NE99 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Jobs here include addresses on Mill Road, City Road and Love Lane and the roads around them. Other places close to Quayside include Westgate (1 mile west), Jesmond (1 mile north), Bensham (1 mile south), Elswick (1 mile west) and Spital Tongues (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Denton (4 miles west), Slatyford (3 miles north-west), Low Fell (3 miles south), West Denton (4 miles west), East Denton (3 miles west) and Gosforth (3 miles north).
What’s near Quayside
We visit homes around North East Futures UTC, The Bridge Tavern and Newcastle Sixth Form College. Other local landmarks include Christ Church CofE Primary School (0.5 miles north), Castle Leazes (1.1 miles north-west), Newcastle University Library (0.9 miles north) and All Saints' Church (within half a mile north-west). Quayside has its own railway station: Manors station. Further afield, we also cover the area around Royal Victoria Infirmary (1 mile north-west) and Royal Arcade (under half a mile north-west). Not far away are Bent Hill.
- Other local spots include Moot Hall and Precincts Rural District (under half a mile west)
What coloured bath resurfacing costs
Prices start from £350. Prices are worked out job by job. The main factors are:
- How hard the colour is to match
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- How many areas need work
- The material and finish
Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Send photos for a quote
Good photos mean an accurate price. Here’s what helps:
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- A wider photo showing the entire suite
- Something in shot to show the size
There is no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
What happens on the day
Your technician turns up when we said we would and checks the damage against your pictures first. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before we open a single tin. The work itself takes one to two days for a full suite, and we leave the room as we found it.
- We protect the room and ventilate it.
- We clean, degrease and repair any chips.
- We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- We spray the new white (or other colour) finish.
- We leave everything to cure, generally until the following day.
Preparing for the visit
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
Getting a price
Most clients in Quayside get their price from photos. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
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What we can’t put right
To be straight with you, there are a few things a repair won’t fix:
- 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 will say what we think before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Coloured shower trays
- Coloured basins
- Whole bathroom suites
Quayside: your questions answered
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Normally, yes. Clear photos let us give you a fixed quote without visiting.
Do the materials smell?
Expect a mild smell while we are working, which fades afterwards.
How soon can you come?
Your quote comes with available dates. If it’s urgent, say so and we’ll do what we can.
Will the price change on the day?
We’ll show you and explain before doing anything extra. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Does someone need to be in?
We need someone to let us in. You don’t need to watch us work.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Of course, and it generally saves money. Send pictures of everything together and we will quote them together.
Are there extra charges for Quayside?
There’s no separate call-out charge. Your fixed quote includes everything.
Why repair rather than replace?
Swapping a coloured suite for a white one means 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. Send photos and you’ll get a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Quayside
- No need to remove anything
- We leave the room as we found it
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Colour-matched on site
See our prices page or bath cost comparison.
DIY kit or professional repair?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
It’s natural to want to try a repair 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.
Signs you need coloured bath resurfacing in Quayside
Coloured suites were fitted in huge numbers in the 1970s and 80s, and many are still sound. The problem is typically the colour, not the bath.
Customers usually contact us about:
- A suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- Faded or patchy colour
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
What to look for in a quote
- How long it needs to cure
- How to care for the finish
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
