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Coloured suite to white in Rawcliffe, York

Resurfacing coloured baths, basins and trays in white for homes and businesses in Rawcliffe and across York. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.

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

Coloured bath resurfacing near Rawcliffe

Coloured bath resurfacing in Rawcliffe, done in place

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. Common call-outs are for a dated coloured suite you’d like in white and selling or letting a home with an old suite, in coloured shower trays, avocado, pampas and pink baths and coloured basins.

You are covered for a year from the day of the repair. If anything isn’t right, ring us and we will sort it. Treat it like any resurfaced bath: mild cleaners and no suction mats.

Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath
Where
Rawcliffe (YO30, YO26)
Region
York
Warranty
A year, on every repair
Price
From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026

What coloured bath resurfacing costs

Prices start from £350. You will not pay by the hour. The price is based on:

  • The colour and finish to match
  • The material
  • Access to the area
  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off

It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send photos and you’ll get a fixed figure.

Getting a price from pictures

Good pictures mean an accurate price. Here’s what we find most useful:

  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit
  • Details of any past repairs
  • A picture taken from further back
  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection

Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job the same day in most cases.

What a repair cannot fix

Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair will not 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 pictures and we’ll say what we think before booking.

What we work on

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

Should I try a DIY kit first?

The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.

If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and give it the full curing time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.

Landlords, agents and businesses in Rawcliffe

We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access.

We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Rawcliffe as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it usually costs far less than a refit.

Where we work around Rawcliffe

Rawcliffe is about 2 miles north-west of York, in York. From the centre of Rawcliffe to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Rawcliffe is one of 79 places in York we cover. You can also see our page for Leeds, about 21 miles away.

Our visits in YO30 and YO26 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Boltby Road, Vernon Road and Shipton Road. Neighbouring places we cover include Nether Poppleton (1 mile west), Skelton (2 miles north-west), Upper Poppleton (2 miles west), Acomb (2 miles south) and Knapton (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Tang Hall (3 miles south-east), Haxby (3 miles north-east), Layerthorpe (3 miles south-east), Acomb Park (3 miles south), Woodthorpe (3 miles south) and South Bank (3 miles south-east).

Around Rawcliffe

Typical jobs here are in homes near St Mark's Parish Church, Canon Lee School and The Dormouse pub. Other local landmarks include Queen Anne Grammar School (1.4 miles south-east) and Clifton With Rawcliffe Primary School (less than half a mile north-east). For rail, the closest station is Poppleton station, roughly 1.5 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include York Castle (2.2 miles south-east) and Coppergate Shopping Centre (2.1 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Siward's Howe.

Map of Rawcliffe © OpenStreetMap contributors

Should you replace it?

Swapping a coloured suite for a white one involves a plumber, a tiler and new taps. Resurfacing turns it white with everything left in place. Our coloured bath resurfacing starts from £350. We do not add extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.

Why book with us

  • Most jobs done in one visit
  • CHAS and Constructionline accredited
  • Rooms protected and left tidy
  • No need to remove anything

Take a look at our pricing and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.

Do you need coloured bath resurfacing in Rawcliffe?

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.

Common reasons people in Rawcliffe contact us are:

  • A suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom
  • Selling or letting a home with an old suite
  • Faded or patchy colour
  • A dated coloured suite you’d like in white

Before booking anyone

  • Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
  • Whether they match the colour on site
  • If travel is included in the price
  • What the guarantee covers, and for how long

Choosing a repair company

How the visit works

When we visit, we arrive at the time we have agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. The job typically takes one to two days for a full suite. We clean up when we are done and let you know when you can use it again.

  1. The room is protected and ventilated.
  2. Next we degrease everything and fix chips.
  3. The surface is prepared and primed.
  4. We spray on the new finish in white or your chosen colour.
  5. We leave everything to cure, typically until the next day.

Before we arrive

  • Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
  • Keep a parking space free if you can
  • Have a window or extractor fan available

How to get a price

There’s no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.

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Common questions in Rawcliffe

Are you accredited?

We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.

What happens if you find more damage?

We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. You won’t be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.

Do you cover Rawcliffe?

Yes. We work across the UK and come to Rawcliffe and the rest of York. Send photos and we’ll quote, or call 0345 017 0787.

Do you do work for letting agents?

Yes. We carry out repairs for householders, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses.

Do I need to be at home?

Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. After that, you can carry on with your day.

Can you price it without visiting?

In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the photos can’t show what we need.

What happens next?

You will get a fixed quote back, normally with dates to choose from. There’s no obligation to book.

What about the toilet?

Talk to us first. A toilet bowl is constantly wet, so we will advise honestly before quoting.

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