Suffolk · England
Coloured suite to white in Sicklesmere, Suffolk
Fixed-price coloured bath resurfacing in Sicklesmere and the surrounding area, normally in one visit.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- A suite that does not match a new bathroom
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. We don’t add extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Sicklesmere
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Same prices wherever you are
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
Read our full price list or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Coloured bath resurfacing at your home in Sicklesmere
Most suites take one or two days. We resurface the bath, basin and tray in place, so there is no plumbing or tiling. Our repair technicians work on coloured shower trays, whole bathroom suites and avocado, pampas and pink baths, and common reasons people get in touch are selling or letting a home with an old suite and a suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom.
You’re covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we explain what it covers before booking. Care for the new finish like a re-enamelled bath: mild cleaners and no suction mats.
- Location
- Sicklesmere (IP30)
- County
- Suffolk
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Nearby places to Sicklesmere
What else we do in Sicklesmere
Honest limits
Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits 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 before you book.
Materials we repair
- Coloured basins
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Whole bathroom suites
- Coloured shower trays
Sicklesmere and the surrounding area
Sicklesmere is about 3 miles south-east of Bury St Edmunds, in Suffolk. Jobs in Sicklesmere are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from photos, and a technician at your door on the day. Our technicians cover 731 places across Suffolk, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 61 miles away.
We work across the IP30 postcode area and the streets around it. We regularly work on streets such as Stanningfield Road, Hambrook Close and Raynsford Road. We also cover the places around Sicklesmere: Great Welnetham (1 mile south-east), Little Whelnetham (1 mile east), Rushbrooke (1 mile north-east), Pinford End (2 miles west) and Rougham (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Bury St Edmunds (3 miles north-west), Sudbury (12 miles south), Stowmarket (11 miles east), Hadleigh (14 miles south-east), Mildenhall (14 miles north-west) and Needham Market (13 miles east).
Near you in Sicklesmere
Around Sicklesmere, we work in homes near Church of St Thomas à Becket and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Bury St Edmunds station, about 3.5 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Queen Anne House Museum (3 miles north-west) and West Suffolk Hospital (2.4 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Bradfield Woods.
Sicklesmere: your questions answered
Do you charge for travel?
No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.
What happens after I send pictures?
We come back with a fixed price, plus dates. You are under no obligation.
When can you do it?
Your quote comes with available dates. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
Does someone need to be in?
We need someone to let us in. You don’t need to watch us work.
Can you do the toilet too?
Talk to us first. The inside of a bowl is always wet and scrubbed, so we will tell you what will last.
What information do you need?
Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787.
Will the price change on the day?
The price is fixed for what the photos show. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
What we do, step by step
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room beforehand. Everything we use comes in the van with us, put protection down and get going once we have agreed what we’re doing. Most jobs take one to two days for a full suite, and you’re welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- The room is protected and ventilated.
- Each item is cleaned, degreased and any chips repaired.
- We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- We spray on the new finish in white or your chosen colour.
- Each item is left to cure, typically ready the next day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Open a window if you can
- Clear the area around the damage
How to get a price
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the whole suite, include your postcode and send them over. You’ll get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
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Should I try a DIY kit first?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and give it the full curing time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
What coloured bath resurfacing costs
Prices start from £350. We price every job individually. What matters most is:
- Doing more than one item at once
- How much damage there is
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Sicklesmere. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Send photos for a quote
Phone pictures are fine, there’s no need for anything special. Just make sure we can see:
- The material, if you know it
- A picture taken from further back
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Something in shot to show the size
You do not 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 price.
Landlord and trade work in Sicklesmere
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Sicklesmere as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it typically costs far less than a refit.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Signs you need coloured bath resurfacing in Sicklesmere
Avocado, pampas and pink suites were everywhere in the 70s and 80s, and many are still sound. It’s usually the colour that dates them, not the condition.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- A suite that does not match a new bathroom
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- Faded or patchy colour
What to look for in a quote
- Who turns up on the day
- If travel is included in the price
- What prep work is covered
- How to look after the finish
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
