Lancashire · England
Coloured suite to white in Read, Lancashire
Local coloured bath resurfacing for Read: 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
About Read
Read is about 2 miles west of Padiham, in Lancashire. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Read is one of 482 places in Lancashire we cover. Our nearest city page is Manchester, about 24 miles away.
Every address in BB12 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether you live on Nowell Grove, Singleton Avenue and Straits Lane or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Nearby, we also work in Simonstone (1 mile east), Sabden (2 miles north), Wiswell (2 miles north-west), Clitheroe (5 miles north) and Chatburn (6 miles north). Larger places within reach include Preston (14 miles west), Burnley (5 miles east), Bamber Bridge (14 miles south-west), Accrington (4 miles south), Fulwood (15 miles west) and Nelson (6 miles east).
Near you in Read
Typical jobs here are in homes near Church of St John Evangelist, Shuttleworth College and Read St John's CofE Primary School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Hapton station, roughly 2.4 miles south-east of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Calderstones Hospital (3.1 miles north-west) and Gawthorpe Textiles Collection (2.4 miles east). For a walk, there’s Salthill Quarry and Hameldon Hill.
About our coloured bath resurfacing in Read
Most suites take one or two days. We resurface the bath, basin and tray in place, with no new plumbing or tiling. Typical jobs include a suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom and faded or patchy colour, in avocado, pampas and pink baths, coloured basins and whole bathroom suites.
You are covered after we leave: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote. Look after the new finish like a re-enamelled bath: gentle cleaners, no suction mats.
- Area
- Read (BB12)
- Region
- Lancashire
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Can I fix it myself?
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, it’s worth having it done properly.
What we do, step by step
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’re done and let you know when you can use it again.
- We protect the room and ventilate it.
- Next we degrease everything and fix chips.
- The surface is prepared and primed.
- We spray on the new finish in white or your chosen colour.
- We leave everything to cure, usually until the following day.
How to prepare
- Open a window if you can
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
Get a quote
Send us a picture of the damage and one of the entire item, with your BB12 postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
Advice
Common problems we fix in Read
Coloured suites were fitted in huge numbers in the 1970s and 80s, and plenty are still in good condition. The problem is generally the colour, not the bath.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- A suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- Faded or patchy colour
Questions to ask before booking
- How soon you can use it again
- What aftercare is recommended
- Who turns up on the day
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
When a repair isn’t the answer
Not everything can be repaired, and we’ll tell you before we start. We can’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.
What we work on
- Coloured shower trays
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Coloured basins
- Whole bathroom suites
Work for landlords and builders
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
For anyone letting property in or around Read, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Just send pictures for each address and we will come back with a combined price.
Why repair rather than replace?
Replacing a coloured suite involves a plumber, a tiler and new taps. Resurfacing turns it white with everything left in place. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Read. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Why book with us
- Fixed prices from your pictures
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
Read our prices page or bath cost comparison.
FAQs for Read
Is there a guarantee?
Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Most of the time. Let us know what was used before.
What happens if you find more damage?
The price is fixed for what the photos show. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
Do I have to be there?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it is not worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
Can you do the toilet too?
Ask us. The inside of a bowl is always wet and scrubbed, so we’ll advise honestly before quoting.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
How quickly can you book me in?
Your quote comes with available dates. If it’s urgent, say so and we will do what we can.
What else we do in Read
What affects the price in Read
Resurfacing from £350. There is no area surcharge for Read. What changes the price is:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- How hard the colour is to match
- Doing more than one item at once
- What the surface is made of
Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send pictures and we will give you the exact figure.
Quotes from your pictures
Before you send pictures, a few simple things make all the difference:
- Something in shot to show the size
- A photo taken from further back
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
To get a price, send a couple of pictures through our quote form or call us. We will say immediately if a repair is the right fix.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
