Greater Manchester · England
Coloured Bath Resurfacing for Rusholme homes
Resurfacing coloured baths, basins and trays in white at your home in Rusholme, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A suite that does not match a new bathroom
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
Rusholme: your questions answered
What about the toilet?
Ask us. The inside of a bowl is always wet and scrubbed, so we will tell you what will last.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and you’ll get one combined price.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Landlords are often glad to have it sorted before the end of a tenancy.
Does someone need to be in?
We need someone to let us in. You do not need to watch us work.
Do you work in Rusholme?
Yes. We work across the UK and travel to Rusholme. Send photos and we will quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Most of the time. Tell us what was done before and we will plan for it.
Will the price change on the day?
We will show you and explain before doing anything extra. You won’t be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
Is there any odour?
There may be a mild smell during the work, which fades afterwards.
Coloured bath resurfacing at your home in Rusholme
A full suite is typically done in one to two days. Everything is resurfaced where it stands, so there is no plumbing or tiling. If you’re dealing with a dated coloured suite you’d like in white and faded or patchy colour, we can typically put it right.
You’re covered for a year from the day of the repair. Just call us if there is a problem and we’ll sort it. Treat it like any resurfaced bath: mild cleaners and no suction mats.
- Area
- Rusholme (M14, M13, M15)
- Region
- Greater Manchester
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Rusholme and the surrounding area
Rusholme is about 2 miles south of Manchester, in Greater Manchester. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Rusholme is one of 72 towns and villages in Greater Manchester where we work.
We cover every part of the M14, M13 and M15 postcode area and the streets around it. We regularly work on streets such as Hall Road, Platt Lane and Maine Road and the roads around them. You will find Rusholme on the A6010, which makes it straightforward to reach. Close by, we cover Victoria Park (1 mile north-east), Brunswick (1 mile north-west), Greenheys (1 mile north-west), Fallowfield (1 mile south) and Chorlton-on-Medlock (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Wythenshawe (5 miles south-west), Broughton (3 miles north-west), Butler Green (6 miles north-east), Heaton Norris (4 miles south-east), Higher Broughton (4 miles north) and Heaton Chapel (3 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Rusholme
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Whitworth Park, Heald Place Primary School and Holy Trinity Platt Church. You will also find Manchester Academy (0.5 miles north-west), The Manchester Grammar School (0.7 miles south-east), Hardy's Well pub (within half a mile south-east) and University of Manchester Library (0.8 miles north-west). The closest station to Rusholme is Ardwick station, roughly 1.3 miles north. A little further out are Manchester Castle (2.3 miles north) and Pankhurst Centre (0.6 miles north). Not far away are Boating lake and Unicorn Grocery.
- Local facilities include All Saints' (1.1 miles north-west)
What we can’t put right
We will not take on work that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- 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’ll say what we think.
Materials we work on in Rusholme
- Whole bathroom suites
- Coloured shower trays
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Coloured basins
What affects the price in Rusholme
Resurfacing from £350. We price every job individually, from your pictures. The main factors are:
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- Whether we combine several jobs
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- How many areas need work
What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed price from your photos, so you know the cost before booking.
Quotes from your pictures
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what we need:
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Any details about the material
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them over with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price. Quotes are free and no obligation.
Landlord and trade work in Rusholme
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it does not stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
Why repair rather than replace?
Swapping a coloured suite for a white one involves new sanitaryware, a plumber and a tiler. Refinishing it in white turns it white without taking anything out. Prices start from £350. Compared with replacing, repairing generally costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Rusholme
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Same prices wherever you are
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- One visit for most repairs
Read our full price list or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Common problems we fix in Rusholme
Coloured suites were fitted in huge numbers in the 1970s and 80s, and many are still sound. The problem is generally the colour, not the bath.
The things customers usually mention when they call are:
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- Faded or patchy colour
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- A suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom
What your quote should include
- Whether they match the colour on site
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- What protection goes down before work starts
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
How the visit works
On the day, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. Expect it to take a day or two, depending on how many items. We tidy up before we leave and let you know when you can use it again.
- We protect the room and ventilate it.
- We clean, degrease and repair any 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.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Keep a parking space free if you can
How to get a price
Upload photos of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, with your M14 postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
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Towns and villages near Rusholme
What else we do in Rusholme
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
