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Coloured Bath Resurfacing in Sibthorpe

Resurfacing coloured baths, basins and trays in white for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Sibthorpe. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.

  • 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

Coloured bath resurfacing near Sibthorpe

Sibthorpe: your questions answered

What happens after I send photos?

We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote and the next dates we have.

Can a coloured bath be made white?

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

Do you work in Sibthorpe?

We do. Technicians travel to Sibthorpe from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.

What does coloured bath resurfacing cost?

Prices start from £350. Because every job differs, we price from photos. You will get a fixed figure before booking.

Do the materials smell?

Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, which is why we ventilate. It fades as everything cures.

What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?

We’ll show you and explain before doing anything extra. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.

Is a repair better than a new one?

Typically, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.

Can you redo someone else’s repair?

Yes, regularly. Removing the old work can add time, and that’s in the quote.

How we handle coloured bath resurfacing in Sibthorpe

We resurface the bath, basin and tray in place, with no new plumbing or tiling. Most suites take one or two days. Typical jobs include selling or letting a home with an old suite and faded or patchy colour, in coloured shower trays, coloured basins and avocado, pampas and pink baths.

The work is covered for a year after we finish. Just call us if there is a problem and we’ll sort it. Treat it like any resurfaced bath: mild cleaners and no suction mats.

Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath
Location
Sibthorpe (NG23)
County
Nottinghamshire
Cover
One year on every repair
Quote
From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
Phone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026

How it works

When we visit, we arrive at the time we have agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. The job typically takes a day or two, depending on how many items. We clean up when we are done and let you know when you can use it again.

  1. First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
  2. We clean, degrease and repair any chips.
  3. We key the surface and apply a bonding primer.
  4. The new white, or other colour, finish is sprayed on.
  5. We leave everything to cure, normally until the following day.

How to prepare

  • Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
  • Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
  • Keep pets and children out of the room while we work

Get a quote

Most clients in Sibthorpe get their price from pictures. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.

Send pictures for a quote

Related advice

What we are called out for in Sibthorpe

Avocado, pampas and pink suites were everywhere in the 70s and 80s, and plenty are still in good condition. It’s generally the colour that dates them, not the condition.

You may need us if you’ve spotted any of these:

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

What your quote should include

  • Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
  • How the colour is matched
  • Who will actually do the work
  • If travel is included in the price

Our hiring checklist

Landlord and trade work in Sibthorpe

We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access.

For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover. We can visit several plots in one trip.

Where we work around Sibthorpe

Sibthorpe is about 6 miles south-west of Newark-on-Trent, in Nottinghamshire. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. We cover all 329 towns and villages across Nottinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Sibthorpe to Birmingham (about 57 miles away).

Our technicians cover all of NG23 and the streets around it. Other places close to Sibthorpe include Flintham (1 mile north-west), Elston (2 miles north), Syerston (2 miles north-west), Cotham (3 miles east) and East Stoke (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Carlton (10 miles west), Hucknall (14 miles west), Newark-on-Trent (6 miles north-east), West Bridgford (12 miles south-west), Netherfield (9 miles west) and Bingham (5 miles south-west).

Local landmarks in Sibthorpe

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Church of St Peter. The nearest railway station is Elton & Orston station, about 3.3 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Newark Hospital (5.2 miles north-east) and East Bridgford Pancake Hill (5 miles west).

Map of Sibthorpe © OpenStreetMap contributors

Honest limits

We’d rather lose a job than do one that will not last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:

  • 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 photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.

Materials we work on in Sibthorpe

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

Why repair rather than replace?

Replacing a coloured suite involves new sanitaryware, a plumber and a tiler. Resurfacing changes the colour without taking anything out. Prices start from £350. Instead of hourly rates, 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.

Why book with us

  • Same prices wherever you are
  • Colour mixed on the day to match
  • Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
  • Straight answers about what a repair can do

See our prices page and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.

DIY kit or professional repair?

A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it won’t stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.

DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair will not last.

Prices and what affects them

Prices start from £350. Every quote is fixed and free. What we take into account:

  • Whether we combine several jobs
  • Unusual colours or finishes
  • Access to the area
  • What kind of damage it is

Set against the cost of replacement, repairing usually costs far less, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.

Getting a price from pictures

Photographing the damage takes a minute, and it saves a visit. Try to send:

  • Any details about the material
  • Details of any past repairs
  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
  • One sharp close-up of the damage

You don’t need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.

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