Kent · England
Coloured suite to white in Reculver, Kent
Coloured bath resurfacing in Reculver without the cost of replacing. Get a fixed price from your pictures, then book a visit.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
Coloured bath resurfacing in Reculver, done in place
We resurface the bath, basin and tray in place, so there’s no plumbing or tiling. Most suites take one or two days. Our technicians work on coloured shower trays, whole bathroom suites and coloured basins, and common reasons people contact us are a suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom and selling or letting a home with an old suite.
Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee in Reculver and across Kent. Care for the new finish like a re-enamelled bath: mild cleaners and no suction mats.
- Location
- Reculver (CT6)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, cover and mask the work area, then carry out the work, which typically takes one to two days for a full suite. If we find something your pictures didn’t show, we will explain it before carrying on.
- We protect the room and ventilate it.
- We clean, degrease and repair any chips.
- The surface is prepared and primed.
- We spray the new white (or other colour) finish.
- Each item is left to cure, normally ready the following day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
How to get a price
If you are in Reculver and want a price, the easiest route is photos: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Advice
About Reculver
Reculver is about 3 miles east of Herne Bay, in Kent. 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. We work in 922 places across Kent. You can also see our page for London, about 56 miles away.
Jobs in CT6 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We regularly work on streets such as Reculver Lane and Cherry Blossom Drive and the roads around them. Close by, we cover Bishopstone (1 mile west), Hillborough (1 mile south-west), Hawthorn (2 miles south-west), Beltinge (2 miles west) and Highstead (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (8 miles south-west), Margate (8 miles east), Ramsgate (10 miles east), Broadstairs (10 miles east), Whitstable (7 miles west) and Deal (14 miles south-east).
Near you in Reculver
Our clients here include homes close to St Mary's Church, The King Ethelbert Inn and Bishopstone Cliffs, among other places. Reculver’s nearest station is Herne Bay station, about 3.5 miles west of the centre.
Honest limits
A repair isn’t always the answer, and we’d rather say so up front. 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 pictures and we will say what we think before booking.
Materials we repair
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Coloured basins
- Coloured shower trays
- Whole bathroom suites
How we price coloured bath resurfacing
Prices start from £350. We charge the same across the UK, including Reculver. The price reflects:
- How many areas need work
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Whether we combine several jobs
The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. You’ll see the full price before you book, with nothing added on the day.
Send photos for a quote
You can take the pictures on your phone. Ensure they show:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- The material, if you know it
To get a price, send two or three photos using our quote form or call us. We’ll tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair won’t last.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Reculver
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
For anyone letting property in or around Reculver, we will quote for several properties at once. Send pictures for each one and we will come back with a combined price.
When to call us in Reculver
Coloured suites were fitted in huge numbers in the 1970s and 80s, and plenty are still in good condition. The problem is usually the colour, not the bath.
Look out for any of the following:
- Faded or patchy colour
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- A suite that does not match a new bathroom
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
Questions to ask before booking
- How the colour is matched
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
Reculver questions
Are you accredited?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Can you quote from photos?
Usually, yes. Clear photos let us give you a fixed price without visiting.
Will the price change on the day?
If we find something the pictures didn’t show, we explain it first. The price only changes if you agree.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include pictures of each item.
Which areas do you work in?
The entire UK, including all of Kent. Send your postcode with your photos and we will offer you dates.
Can tenants book a repair?
We are happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
Can pets and children be at home?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we’re working in. We’ll let you know when it’s safe to use again.
Do I have to be there?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You do not need to watch us work.
Repair or replace: which is better?
Swapping a coloured suite for a white one involves a plumber, a tiler and new taps. Refinishing it in white changes the colour with everything left in place. Our coloured bath resurfacing starts from £350. Our prices are the same across the UK, so there’s no premium for Reculver. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Reculver
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- No need to remove anything
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
Read our prices page or bath cost comparison.
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What else we do in Reculver
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
