Cumbria · England
Coloured suite to white in Shap, Cumbria
Local coloured bath resurfacing for Shap: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- Faded or patchy colour
What a repair can’t fix
We would rather lose a job than do one that will not 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 will say what we think.
Materials we work on in Shap
- Coloured basins
- Whole bathroom suites
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Coloured shower trays
About our coloured bath resurfacing in Shap
Everything is resurfaced where it stands, so there’s no plumbing or tiling. A full suite is usually done in one to two days. Whether it’s faded or patchy colour and a suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom, we can help, whatever the material.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you’re covered after the visit. Treat it like any resurfaced bath: gentle cleaners, no suction mats.
- Where
- Shap (CA10)
- Area hub
- Cumbria
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Repairing versus replacing in Shap
Replacing a coloured suite involves a plumber, a tiler and new taps. Refinishing it in white changes the colour without taking anything out. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. A repair generally costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send photos and we will give you the exact figure.
Why us?
- No need to remove anything
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
Read our prices page or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Common problems we fix in Shap
Avocado, pampas and pink suites were everywhere in the 70s and 80s, and plenty are still in good condition. The problem is typically the colour, not the bath.
Get in touch if you’ve noticed:
- 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 you book anyone
- Whether they match the colour on site
- What prep work is covered
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- How soon you can use it again
What we do, step by step
Visits start with a quick look at the job together. Next, we cover and mask everything nearby and we start. You can expect it to take a day or two, depending on how many items.
- First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
- Next we degrease everything and fix chips.
- We key the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- We spray the new white (or other colour) finish.
- We leave everything to cure, typically until the following day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
Getting a price
For a price in Shap, the easiest route is pictures: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
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DIY kit or professional repair?
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, 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 is not prepared the repair will not last.
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Shap
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access and we will handle the rest.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £350. A fixed quote means you know the cost before you book. We take into account:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- How hard the colour is to match
- Whether we combine several jobs
- The type of damage
We charge the same wherever you are, so there is no premium for Shap. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Quotes from your pictures
Photographing the damage takes a minute. Try to send:
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- The material, if you know it
- A wider photo showing the entire suite
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
We price from photos so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and you’ll get a fixed figure back.
Towns and villages near Shap
What else we do in Shap
About Shap
Shap is about 10 miles south of Penrith, in Cumbria. Book a date that suits you, and you will know when to expect us, so there is no waiting around. We work in all 438 towns and villages in Cumbria, from the larger towns to small villages. Our jobs stretch from Shap to Newcastle upon Tyne (about 52 miles away).
We work across the CA10 postcode area. Streets in the area include Main Street, Station Road and Sandy Lane, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover include Bampton Grange (3 miles north-west), Thrimby (3 miles north), Bampton (4 miles north-west), Crosby Ravensworth (4 miles east) and Great Strickland (5 miles north). Further out, we also cover Kendal (14 miles south), Penrith (10 miles north), Windermere (14 miles south-west), Appleby-in-Westmorland (8 miles north-east), Fair Hill (10 miles north) and Ambleside (13 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Shap
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Church of St Michael, Shap Endowed CofE Primary School and Crown Inn and the streets around them. Green spaces nearby include Scalebarrow Tarn and Shap Summit.
Questions from Shap
Can you turn my avocado bath white?
Yes. It’s resurfaced in white where it stands.
What happens next?
We come back with a fixed quote. There’s no obligation to book.
Do the materials smell?
It depends on the job, but frequently a little. Open windows and an extractor fan help, and it soon fades.
Will you leave a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and we clean up when we’ve finished.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses across Cumbria.
Do I need to be at home?
We need someone to let us in. You do not need to watch us work.
How do I get a price for coloured bath resurfacing in Shap?
Resurfacing from £350. We give a fixed price from your photos. Send a close-up and a photo of the entire item and your postcode.
Can you do the toilet too?
Talk to us first. A toilet bowl is constantly wet, so we will advise honestly before quoting.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
