Suffolk · England

Coloured suite to white in Shimpling, Suffolk

We travel to Shimpling for resurfacing coloured baths, basins and trays in white. Everything is done in place, and the work is guaranteed.

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

Book coloured bath resurfacing in Shimpling

For landlords and businesses

We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.

Letting agents frequently send us pictures straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.

About our coloured bath resurfacing in Shimpling

A full suite is typically done in one to two days. We resurface the bath, basin and tray in place, with no new plumbing or tiling. Whether it’s a dated coloured suite you’d like in white and faded or patchy colour, we can normally put it right, on avocado, pampas and pink baths, coloured shower trays and coloured basins alike.

Big or small, you get the same one-year guarantee in Shimpling and across Suffolk. Treat it like any resurfaced bath: gentle cleaners, no suction mats.

Basin with yellowed glaze resurfaced to a clean white finish
Area
Shimpling (IP29)
Area hub
Suffolk
Warranty
A year, on every repair
Price
From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
Call
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026

FAQs for Shimpling

Which areas do you work in?

We cover the entire UK, including Shimpling and the rest of Suffolk. Just include your postcode and we’ll offer you dates.

What about the toilet?

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

I’m a tenant. Can you help?

Of course. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.

What happens after I send photos?

We review the pictures and send a fixed quote with dates.

How do I book?

Just pictures, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, access to the room.

Can pets and children be at home?

On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children.

Do you come to Shimpling?

Yes. We work across the UK and travel to Shimpling and the rest of Suffolk. Send photos and we’ll quote, or call 0345 017 0787.

Can a coloured bath be made white?

Yes. We resurface it in white with it left in place.

What coloured bath resurfacing costs

Prices start from £350. Each job gets its own fixed price. This is what makes a difference:

  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
  • Unusual colours or finishes
  • Access to the area
  • The material

We don’t add extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.

Getting a price from photos

Most quotes are done from pictures alone. To help us price it:

  • Any details about the material
  • Where you are, by postcode
  • Something in shot to show the size
  • Any earlier repairs or coatings

Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire suite, we can price the job without visiting.

The process

Your technician turns up at the time we agreed with you and checks the damage against your photos first. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before we open a single tin. The work itself takes a day or two, depending on how many items, and the room is left clean and tidy.

  1. The room is protected and ventilated.
  2. Each item is cleaned, degreased and any chips repaired.
  3. We key the surface and apply a bonding primer.
  4. The new white, or other colour, finish is sprayed on.
  5. Each item is left to cure, normally ready the day after.

Before we arrive

  • Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
  • Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
  • Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive

Ask for a price

Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them over with your postcode, and you will get a fixed price back. There’s no charge for the quote and you’re under no obligation.

Get a free quote

Related advice

Should you replace it?

Swapping a coloured suite for a white one means a plumber, a tiler and new taps. Resurfacing turns it white without taking anything out. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. 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 will get a fixed figure.

What you get with us

  • Straight answers about what a repair can do
  • No extra charge for your area
  • Every repair guaranteed for a year
  • CHAS and Constructionline accredited

Read our pricing and bath cost comparison.

Honest limits

It helps to know what we can’t do too:

  • 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.

What we work on

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

Common problems we fix in Shimpling

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.

Customers normally contact us about:

  • 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
  • Faded or patchy colour

Comparing quotes

  • Aftercare advice
  • Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
  • Who turns up on the day
  • What prep work is covered

10 questions to ask before you book

Should I try a DIY kit first?

If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.

The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.

Shimpling and the surrounding area

Shimpling is about 6 miles north of Sudbury, in Suffolk. Whether you are in the middle of Shimpling or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Our technicians cover 731 places across Suffolk. Our nearest city page is London, about 56 miles away.

We work across IP29 and the streets around it. We also cover the places around Shimpling: Slough Hill (1 mile north), Shimpling Street (1 mile north-east), Alpheton (1 mile east), Hanningfield Green (2 miles north) and Bury Road (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Bury St Edmunds (8 miles north), Haverhill (12 miles west), Sudbury (6 miles south), Stowmarket (12 miles east), Hadleigh (12 miles south-east) and Needham Market (14 miles east).

Landmarks near Shimpling

Our clients here include homes close to Church of St George and the streets around them. A little further out are Cockfield Tower (2.9 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Bull's Wood.

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