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Coloured suite to white in Short Heath, Derbyshire
Coloured bath resurfacing in and around Short Heath: a fixed quote from pictures, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
Can I fix it myself?
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair won’t last.
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
About our coloured bath resurfacing in Short Heath
A full suite is usually done in one to two days. We resurface the bath, basin and tray in place, with no new plumbing or tiling. Our repair technicians work on whole bathroom suites, coloured basins and avocado, pampas and pink baths, and people most frequently call us about selling or letting a home with an old suite and faded or patchy colour.
Every job is backed for twelve months in Short Heath and everywhere else. We return to put right any problem with the work. Look after the new finish like a re-enamelled bath: mild cleaners and no suction mats.
- Area
- Short Heath (DE12)
- County
- Derbyshire
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Why repair rather than replace?
Swapping a coloured suite for a white one involves a plumber, a tiler and new taps. Refinishing it in white turns it white with everything left in place. Prices start from £350. Compared with replacing, repairing normally costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Short Heath
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- One visit for most repairs
Take a look at our full price list and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Short Heath: your questions answered
Do you charge for travel?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Just keep them out of the work area. We’ll let you know when it’s safe to use again.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses across Derbyshire.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Of course. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
Do I have to be there?
We need someone to let us in. You do not need to watch us work.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
You get a fixed quote and available dates. If anything’s unclear, we will ask for another photo.
Can a coloured bath be made white?
Yes. It’s resurfaced in white where it stands.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Of course, and it typically saves money. Just add the extra items to your pictures and you will get one combined price.
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How it works
Here’s how a visit typically runs: we arrive at the agreed slot, protect everything around the work area, do the job and clear up. Plan for one to two days for a full suite. Before leaving, we tell you when it can be used and how to look after it.
- The room is protected and ventilated.
- Next we degrease everything and fix chips.
- The surface is prepared and primed.
- We spray the new white (or other colour) finish.
- Each item is left to cure, usually ready the following day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
Ask for a price
If you’re in Short Heath and want a price, the easiest route is pictures: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
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What a repair cannot fix
Some jobs aren’t right for a repair, including:
- 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’ll give you a straight answer.
What we work on
- Coloured shower trays
- Whole bathroom suites
- Coloured basins
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
Short Heath and nearby
Short Heath is about 3 miles south of Swadlincote, in Derbyshire. Jobs in Short Heath are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from your pictures, and a technician at your door on the day. We cover all 532 towns and villages in Derbyshire. You can also see our page for Birmingham, about 23 miles away.
Here we cover the DE12 postcode area. Close by, we cover Overseal (1 mile west), Donisthorpe (1 mile south-east), Spring Cottage (1 mile north), Moira (1 mile north-east) and Acresford (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Swadlincote (3 miles north), Woodville (3 miles north), Upper Midway (4 miles north), Hilton (10 miles north), Midway (3 miles north) and Lower Midway (3 miles north).
Around Short Heath
In Short Heath, that means homes near Donisthorpe Woodland Park, Church of St Matthew and The Engine Inn and the streets around them. Nearby you will also find Ashby Castle and associated formal garden (3.6 miles east) and Moira Furnace Museum (0.6 miles east).
Landlords, agents and businesses in Short Heath
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
Common problems we fix in Short Heath
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.
The things customers normally mention when they call include:
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- Faded or patchy colour
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- A suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom
What your quote should include
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- How to look after the finish
- How long it needs to cure
- What protection goes down before work starts
What coloured bath resurfacing costs
Resurfacing from £350. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price depends on:
- The type of damage
- Unusual colours or finishes
- What the surface is made of
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
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 make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Getting a price from pictures
Most quotes are done from photos alone. To make it quick:
- A photo taken from further back
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- What it’s made of, if you know
Send us a picture of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, and tell us you are in Short Heath, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
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