East Riding of Yorkshire · England

Coloured Bath Resurfacing for Skidby homes

Coloured bath resurfacing in Skidby without the cost of replacing. Send us photos for a fixed price, then book a visit.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
  • A suite that does not match a new bathroom
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Coloured bath resurfacing in Skidby

Can I fix it myself?

Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is normally the cheaper route.

You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, 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.

Coloured bath resurfacing at your home in Skidby

We resurface the bath, basin and tray in place, with no new plumbing or tiling. Most suites take one or two days. Our repair technicians work on whole bathroom suites, coloured shower trays and avocado, pampas and pink baths, and people most frequently call us about a suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom and a dated coloured suite you’d like in white.

We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you are covered after the visit. Treat it like any resurfaced bath: mild cleaners and no suction mats.

Roll-top bath being refinished by a Surface Doctor technician
Where
Skidby (HU16)
Region
East Riding of Yorkshire
Warranty
A year, on every repair
Quote
From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
Phone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

Repairing versus replacing in Skidby

Replacing a coloured suite means new sanitaryware, a plumber and a tiler. Resurfacing 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 us?

  • A year’s guarantee on all work
  • Honest advice, even when it means no job
  • Dust sheets down, tidy finish
  • Work done at your home or business

Read our pricing or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.

What affects the price in Skidby

Prices start from £350. You’ll know the full cost before you book. We take into account:

  • The colour and finish to match
  • Whether we combine several jobs
  • Access to the area
  • What kind of damage it is

There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.

Getting a price from pictures

We price nearly every job from photos. This is what to send:

  • Something in shot to show the size
  • A wider photo showing the entire suite
  • Where you are, by postcode
  • Details of any past repairs

Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and you will get a fixed price back. There is no charge for the quote and no obligation.

For landlords and businesses

We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access.

Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Skidby use us as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it normally costs far less than a refit.

Signs you need coloured bath resurfacing in Skidby

Avocado, pampas and pink suites were everywhere in the 70s and 80s, and plenty are still in good condition. The problem is normally the colour, not the bath.

Clients typically contact us about:

  • 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

Comparing quotes

  • What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
  • Who will actually do the work
  • How your room will be protected
  • A fixed price, and whether VAT is included

Our hiring checklist

FAQs for Skidby

Are you a vetted contractor?

Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.

What do you need from me?

Just pictures, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, access to the room.

Can you quote from pictures?

Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.

Will the price change on the day?

It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. The price only changes if you agree.

How much does coloured bath resurfacing cost in Skidby?

Resurfacing from £350. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from photos. You know the full cost before anything is booked.

Which areas do you work in?

The entire UK, including all of East Riding of Yorkshire. Just include your postcode and we will confirm dates.

Will it make a mess?

No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.

Can tenants book a repair?

Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged.

Skidby and nearby

Skidby is about 4 miles south of Beverley, in East Riding of Yorkshire. Anywhere in HU16, a technician comes to you. Skidby is one of 299 towns and villages in East Riding of Yorkshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Leeds, about 44 miles away.

Here we cover the HU16 postcode area. Whether you live on Main Street, St Michael's Close and Chapel Close or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Other places close to Skidby include Eppleworth (1 mile south), Cottingham (2 miles east), Willerby (2 miles south-east), Kirk Ella (2 miles south) and West Ella (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Beverley (4 miles north), Driffield (15 miles north), Hessle (4 miles south), Hornsea (15 miles north-east), Market Weighton (10 miles north-west) and Brough (6 miles south-west).

Near you in Skidby

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Cottingham High School and Sixth Form College, Church of Saint Michael and Skidby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Cottingham station, about 2.3 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Humberside (1.8 miles north-west) and Castle Hill Hospital (1 mile south-east).

Map of Skidby © OpenStreetMap contributors

When we’d advise against a repair

A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:

  • 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 pictures and we’ll tell you honestly.

Materials we work on in Skidby

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

The process

The work is clean and fairly quiet. Protection goes down first, then the job itself takes one to two days for a full suite. At the end we talk you through the curing time and the aftercare.

  1. The room is protected and ventilated.
  2. We clean, degrease and repair any chips.
  3. We prepare 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 next day.

Before we arrive

  • Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
  • Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
  • Have a window or extractor fan available

How to get a price

Upload a picture of the damage and one of the whole item, with your HU16 postcode, and we will come back with a fixed quote.

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