Redcar and Cleveland · England
Coloured suite to white in Skelton, Redcar and Cleveland
Resurfacing coloured baths, basins and trays in white for homes and businesses in Skelton and across Redcar and Cleveland. Send pictures for a free, fixed quote.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Faded or patchy colour
- A suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom
About our coloured bath resurfacing in Skelton
Everything is resurfaced where it stands, so there’s no plumbing or tiling. A full suite is normally done in one to two days. We work on whole bathroom suites, coloured basins and avocado, pampas and pink baths, and common reasons people contact us are a dated coloured suite you’d like in white and selling or letting a home with an old suite.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you’re not left on your own once we’ve gone. Look after the new finish like a re-enamelled bath: gentle cleaners, no suction mats.
- Where
- Skelton (TS12)
- County
- Redcar and Cleveland
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What a repair can’t fix
A repair isn’t always the answer, and we’ll tell you before we start. We cannot 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)
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we work on in Skelton
- Whole bathroom suites
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Coloured shower trays
- Coloured basins
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Skelton questions
Is it messy?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.
Do I have to be there?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.
Can a coloured bath be made white?
Yes. It’s resurfaced in white where it stands.
What happens next?
We look at the photos and reply with a fixed price and some dates. If we need another angle, we will ask.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners.
Do you cover the whole of Redcar and Cleveland?
Everywhere in the UK, Skelton included. Travel is included in the price.
Is repairing better than replacing?
In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it isn’t worth repairing, we will tell you.
Can you quote from photos?
In nearly every case. If photos do not show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.
Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacing a coloured suite involves a plumber, a tiler and new taps. Refinishing it in white turns it white with everything left in place. Our coloured bath resurfacing starts from £350. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send pictures and we will give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Skelton
- Most jobs done in one visit
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- One price list for the entire UK
Read our full price list or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
What we are called out for in Skelton
Coloured suites were fitted in huge numbers in the 1970s and 80s, and plenty are still in good condition. The problem is typically the colour, not the bath.
The most common problems we are called about are:
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- Faded or patchy colour
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- A suite that does not match a new bathroom
What to look for in a quote
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- What aftercare is recommended
- What happens if they find more damage
Work for landlords and builders
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
Hospitality businesses can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
What happens on the day
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, protect the area, and get on with the job, 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.
- First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
- We clean, degrease and repair any chips.
- We key the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- The new white, or other colour, finish is sprayed on.
- We leave everything to cure, normally until the next day.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Open a window if you can
Ask for a price
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three pictures using our quote form or ring us. We will say right away if a repair is the right fix.
Advice
Our work in Skelton
Skelton is about 4 miles north-east of Guisborough, in Redcar and Cleveland. Jobs in Skelton are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from your photos, then a visit to do the work. We cover all 48 towns and villages in Redcar and Cleveland, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Newcastle upon Tyne, about 39 miles away.
Our visits in TS12 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes on High Street, Rosedale Close and Wensleydale and the roads around them. You’ll find Skelton on the A173 and A174, which makes it straightforward to reach. Neighbouring places we cover include Skelton-in-Cleveland (1 mile west), Skelton Green (1 mile south), North Skelton (1 mile south-east), Saltburn-by-the-Sea (1 mile north) and Boosbeck (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Redcar (4 miles north-west), Guisborough (4 miles south-west), Eston (7 miles west), Grangetown (7 miles west), South Bank (8 miles west) and Loftus (4 miles east). Being one of Redcar and Cleveland’s larger places, Skelton sees plenty of our work.
What’s near Skelton
Around Skelton, we work in homes near Church of All Saints, Huntcliff School and Skelton Primary School. Skelton’s nearest station is Saltburn station, roughly 1.4 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Redcar Primary Care Hospital (4.4 miles north-west) and Winkies Castle Folk Museum (2.6 miles north-west). Not far away are Freebrough Hill.
DIY kit or professional repair?
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
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.
What coloured bath resurfacing costs
Resurfacing from £350. A fixed quote means you know the cost before you book. We look at:
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- How many areas need work
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Getting a price from pictures
You can take the pictures on your phone. Ensure they show:
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Any details about the material
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- Natural light rather than flash
Send us a photo of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, with your TS12 postcode, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
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