Derbyshire · England
Coloured suite to white in Shottle, Derbyshire
Our technicians come to Shottle for resurfacing coloured baths, basins and trays in white. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- A suite that does not match a new bathroom
Shottle and the surrounding area
Shottle is about 3 miles west of Belper, in Derbyshire. We agree a date that works for you, and you will know when to expect us, so you’re not left waiting in all day. We work in all 532 towns and villages in Derbyshire. You can also see our page for Manchester, about 41 miles away.
All of DE56 is within our area. We also cover the places around Shottle: Belper Lane End (1 mile east), Cowers Lane (1 mile south), Shottlegate (1 mile south), Blackbrook (1 mile south-east) and Idridgehay (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Chesterfield (14 miles north), Ilkeston (11 miles south-east), Long Eaton (15 miles south-east), Belper (3 miles east), Heanor (8 miles east) and Ripley (6 miles east).
What’s near Shottle
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to St Lawrence, among other places. Shottle’s nearest station is Belper station, roughly 2.5 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Babington Hospital (2.6 miles south-east) and Belper Urban District (2.7 miles east). Not far away are Alport Height and Wyver Lane Nature Reserve.
Coloured bath resurfacing at your home in Shottle
Most suites take one or two days. We resurface the bath, basin and tray in place, with no new plumbing or tiling. We regularly repair avocado, pampas and pink baths, coloured basins and coloured shower trays, and people most often call us about faded or patchy colour and a dated coloured suite you’d like in white.
You are covered after we leave: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we explain what it covers before booking. Treat it like any resurfaced bath: gentle cleaners, no suction mats.
- Location
- Shottle (DE56)
- Region
- Derbyshire
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Honest limits
Some jobs aren’t right for a repair, for example:
- 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 before booking.
Materials we repair
- Whole bathroom suites
- Coloured basins
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Coloured shower trays
What coloured bath resurfacing costs
Resurfacing from £350. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we look at:
- How hard the colour is to match
- The material and finish
- The type of damage
- How easy the damage is to reach
Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Getting a price from photos
You can take the pictures on your phone. Just ensure we can see:
- One picture of the entire suite
- Something in shot to show the size
- What it’s made of, if you know
- One sharp close-up of the damage
We price from photos so you do not 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.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Shottle
We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access and we’ll handle the rest.
If you manage property in Shottle, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send photos for each address and we will come back with a combined price.
Your questions about coloured bath resurfacing in Shottle
What about the toilet?
Ask us. The inside of a bowl is always wet and scrubbed, so we’ll tell you what will last.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
You get a fixed price and available dates. If we need another angle, we’ll ask.
What areas do you cover?
Everywhere in the UK, Shottle included. Travel is included in the price.
Is there any odour?
It depends on the job, but often a little. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum, and it soon fades.
What information do you need?
Some pictures, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, we only need access to the room.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Most of the time. Tell us what was done before and we will plan for it.
What happens if you find more damage?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. You decide whether to go ahead.
Do I need to be at home?
We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
What we do, step by step
We work cleanly and quietly. We protect the area first, then the work takes one to two days for a full suite. At the end we talk you through how soon it can be used and how to care for it.
- First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
- Each item is cleaned, degreased and any chips repaired.
- The surface is prepared and primed.
- We spray on the new finish in white or your chosen colour.
- We leave everything to cure, typically until the following day.
How to prepare
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Have a window or extractor fan available
Getting a price
Send us pictures of the damage and one of the entire item, with your DE56 postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
Related advice
Should I try a DIY kit first?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is typically cheaper.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
Common problems we fix in Shottle
Coloured suites were fitted in huge numbers in the 1970s and 80s, and plenty are still in good condition. It’s typically the colour that dates them, not the condition.
Get in touch if you’ve noticed:
- 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
Before you book anyone
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- How the room is protected while they work
- Aftercare advice
- How changes to the job are handled
Why repair rather than replace?
Swapping a coloured suite for a white one means new sanitaryware, a plumber and a tiler. Refinishing it in white changes the colour without taking anything out. Our coloured bath resurfacing starts from £350. The price depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed price from your photos, so you know the cost before booking.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Shottle
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Generally one visit, start to finish
- Same prices wherever you are
See our full price list or bath cost comparison.
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What else we do in Shottle
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
