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Coloured suite to white in Shipley Bridge, Surrey

Resurfacing coloured baths, basins and trays in white in Shipley Bridge, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • Selling or letting a home with an old suite
  • A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Trusted coloured bath resurfacing in Shipley Bridge

Should I try a DIY kit first?

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.

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 isn’t prepared the repair will not last.

How we handle coloured bath resurfacing in Shipley Bridge

Most suites take one or 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 selling or letting a home with an old suite, we can help.

You are covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote. Treat it like any resurfaced bath: gentle cleaners, no suction mats.

Basin with yellowed glaze resurfaced to a clean white finish
Location
Shipley Bridge (RH6)
County
Surrey
Warranty
12 months on all our work
Price
From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026

How we price coloured bath resurfacing

Prices start from £350. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price depends on:

  • How many items we do on one visit
  • The material and finish
  • Access to the area
  • How many areas need work

No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.

Getting a price from photos

You can take the photos on your phone. Just make sure we can see:

  • A close-up of the damage, in focus
  • Natural light rather than flash
  • What it’s made of, if you know
  • Where you are, by postcode

You do not need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.

What we can’t put right

To be straight with you, some problems need a different 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)

Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.

What we work on

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

For landlords and businesses

Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Shipley Bridge use us as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.

Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.

Your questions about coloured bath resurfacing in Shipley Bridge

Will there be a smell?

There may be a mild smell during the work, which fades afterwards.

It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?

In most cases. The old repair comes out first.

Can you do the toilet too?

Ask us. The inside of a bowl is always wet and scrubbed, so we will advise honestly before quoting.

What happens next?

We review the pictures and send a fixed quote and the next dates we have.

Do you work for landlords and businesses?

We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.

How much does coloured bath resurfacing cost in Shipley Bridge?

Resurfacing from £350. Every job gets a fixed quote based on photos of the damage. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your RH6 postcode.

Are you a vetted contractor?

We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.

Is the work guaranteed?

All our work carries a one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.

When to call us in Shipley Bridge

Coloured suites were fitted in huge numbers in the 1970s and 80s, and many are still sound. It’s normally the colour that dates them, not the condition.

Common reasons people in Shipley Bridge contact us include:

  • A suite that does not match a new bathroom
  • Faded or patchy colour
  • Selling or letting a home with an old suite
  • A dated coloured suite you’d like in white

Questions to ask before booking

  • What the guarantee covers, and for how long
  • How the colour is matched
  • How the room is protected while they work
  • Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?

How to compare quotes

Shipley Bridge and the surrounding area

Shipley Bridge is about 2 miles south-east of Horley, in Surrey. Whether you’re in the middle of Shipley Bridge or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. We cover all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 24 miles away.

Our visits in RH6 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Antlands Lane, Antlands Lane East and Peeks Brook Lane. Other places close to Shipley Bridge include Burstow (1 mile north-east), Fernhill (1 mile north), Tinsley Green (1 mile south-west), Copthorne (1 mile south-east) and Forge Wood (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Epsom (14 miles north-west), Redhill (6 miles north), Ewell (15 miles north), Reigate (7 miles north-west), Caterham (10 miles north) and Dorking (10 miles north-west).

Near you in Shipley Bridge

Around Shipley Bridge, we work in homes near Forge Wood Primary School, Church of St Bartholomew and Oakwood School, among other places. Nearby too are The Gatwick School (1.4 miles south-west), The Shipley Bridge pub (under half a mile east) and Worth Park Gardens (1.6 miles south). The closest station to Shipley Bridge is Gatwick Airport station, about 1.2 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Effingham Park Motor Museum (2.1 miles east) and County Mall (3.2 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Hedgecourt Lake.

Map of Shipley Bridge © OpenStreetMap contributors

Why repair rather than replace?

Swapping a coloured suite for a white one means 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. 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.

Why Shipley Bridge clients choose us

  • Same prices wherever you are
  • Nothing taken out or refitted
  • Fixed prices from your pictures
  • Work done at your home or business

Take a look at our full price list or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.

How the visit works

It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, cover and mask the work area, then carry out the work, which normally takes one to two days for a full suite. If anything looks different from your pictures, we will talk to you before going ahead.

  1. The room is protected and ventilated.
  2. Next we degrease everything and fix chips.
  3. We key the surface and apply a bonding primer.
  4. We spray on the new finish in white or your chosen colour.
  5. Each item is left to cure, usually ready the day after.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
  • Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
  • Have a window or extractor fan available

Getting a price

We price from pictures so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and we’ll come back with a fixed figure.

Get a free quote

Advice

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