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Coloured suite to white in Ranby, Nottinghamshire

Local coloured bath resurfacing for Ranby: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • A suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom
  • Faded or patchy colour
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Coloured bath resurfacing in Ranby

How we handle coloured bath resurfacing in Ranby

We resurface the bath, basin and tray in place, so there is no plumbing or tiling. A full suite is usually done in one to two days. Our technicians work on whole bathroom suites, avocado, pampas and pink baths and coloured shower trays, and the jobs we see most are a suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom and selling or letting a home with an old suite.

Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. Look after the new finish like a re-enamelled bath: mild cleaners and no suction mats.

Area
Ranby (DN22)
Region
Nottinghamshire
Cover
12 months on all our work
Quote
From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Technician in a mask working on a freestanding roll-top bath

What a repair can’t fix

We won’t take on work that will not last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:

  • 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 photos and we will tell you honestly.

Surfaces we repair

  • Coloured basins
  • Whole bathroom suites
  • Avocado, pampas and pink baths
  • Coloured shower trays

Should I try a DIY kit first?

We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.

A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it will not stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.

Your questions about coloured bath resurfacing in Ranby

Can you turn my avocado bath white?

Yes. We resurface it in white with it left in place.

Do I have to be there?

Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.

How quickly can you book me in?

We’ll give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.

What happens after I send pictures?

You’ll get a fixed quote back. You’re under no obligation.

What areas do you cover?

We work UK-wide. Prices do not change with location.

Will there be a smell?

There may be a mild smell during the work, which fades afterwards.

Are there extra charges for Ranby?

There is no separate call-out charge. Your fixed quote includes everything.

What does coloured bath resurfacing cost?

Resurfacing from £350. We give a fixed quote from your pictures. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your DN22 postcode.

Work for landlords and builders

Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. Several plots can be done in one visit.

We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Ranby as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it typically costs far less than a refit.

How it works

We work cleanly and quietly, so you can carry on at home. We protect the area first, then the work takes one to two days for a full suite. At the end we talk you through how soon it can be used and how to care for it.

  1. The room is protected and ventilated.
  2. Next we degrease everything and fix chips.
  3. We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
  4. We spray the new white (or other colour) finish.
  5. Each item is left to cure, usually ready the next day.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Point us to the nearest place to park
  • Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
  • Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area

Get a quote

Upload a picture of the damage and one of the entire item, with your DN22 postcode, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.

Get a free quote

Related advice

Ranby and the surrounding area

Ranby is about 3 miles west of Retford, in Nottinghamshire. From the centre of Ranby to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Ranby is one of 329 places in Nottinghamshire we cover. We work right across the region, from Ranby to Leeds (about 40 miles away).

All of DN22 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether you live on Straight Mile, Pilgrim Close and Retford Road or a nearby road, we can come to you. If you are just outside Ranby, we cover Osberton (2 miles west), Torworth (4 miles north), Carlton Forest (4 miles west), Blyth (4 miles north-west) and Ranskill (4 miles north). Further out, we also cover Mansfield (14 miles south-west), Worksop (5 miles west), Retford (3 miles east), Mansfield Woodhouse (13 miles south-west), Forest Town (13 miles south-west) and Shirebrook (12 miles south-west).

Near you in Ranby

Around Ranby, we work in homes near Ranby House School, Ranby CofE Primary School and The Chequers Inn. Nearby too are Retford Oaks Academy (2.1 miles east) and St Martin (0.7 miles west). Ranby’s nearest station is Retford station, roughly 2.6 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Grove Castle Hill (4.9 miles east) and Bassetlaw Hospital (4.2 miles west). Open spaces near Ranby include Bellmoor Lake and Idle Valley Nature Reserve.

Map of Ranby © OpenStreetMap contributors

Common problems we fix in Ranby

Avocado, pampas and pink suites were everywhere in the 70s and 80s, and many are still sound. It’s generally the colour that dates them, not the condition.

The most common problems we are called about are:

  • 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

  • What protection goes down before work starts
  • Who will actually do the work
  • What aftercare is recommended
  • What the guarantee covers, and for how long

Choosing a repair company

Repair or replace in Ranby?

Swapping a coloured suite for a white one means new sanitaryware, a plumber and a tiler. Refinishing it in white changes the colour with everything left in place. Prices start from £350. Rather than charging by the hour, we price the entire job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and combining items on one visit brings it down.

Why book with us

  • Free fixed quotes from pictures
  • CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
  • Generally one visit, start to finish
  • Colour-matched on site

Read our prices page or bath cost comparison.

Prices and what affects them

Prices start from £350. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we look at:

  • The material
  • Access to the area
  • The colour and finish to match
  • Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear

Compared with replacing, repairing usually costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.

How to get a fixed price

Most quotes are done from photos alone. To make it quick:

  • Your postcode, so we can check dates
  • A clear, close picture of the problem area
  • A picture taken from further back
  • What it’s made of, if you know

For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.

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