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Coloured Bath Resurfacing for Smardale homes
Coloured bath resurfacing across Smardale and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A suite that does not match a new bathroom
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
How we handle coloured bath resurfacing in Smardale
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’re often asked to fix a suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom and a dated coloured suite you’d like in white, on avocado, pampas and pink baths, coloured shower trays and coloured basins.
You are covered for a year from the day of the repair. Just call us if there’s a problem and we will come back. Look after the new finish like a re-enamelled bath: gentle cleaners, no suction mats.
- Where
- Smardale (CA17)
- Area hub
- Cumbria
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Landlord and trade work in Smardale
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
Repairing versus replacing in Smardale
Replacing a coloured suite means a plumber, a tiler and new taps. Refinishing it in white changes the colour with everything left in place. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. 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.
Why us?
- Work done at your home or business
- Same prices wherever you are
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- A year’s guarantee on all work
See our full price list or bath cost comparison.
Do you need coloured bath resurfacing in Smardale?
Avocado, pampas and pink suites were everywhere in the 70s and 80s, and plenty are still in good condition. It’s typically the colour that dates them, not the condition.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- A suite that does not match a new bathroom
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- Faded or patchy colour
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- What protection goes down before work starts
- What happens if they find more damage
- Whether the price covers travel
What affects the price in Smardale
Resurfacing from £350. Each job gets its own fixed quote. These are the things that affect it:
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- The material
- Doing more than one item at once
Set against the cost of replacement, repairing usually costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
How to get a fixed quote
Photographing the damage takes a minute. Please include:
- What it’s made of, if you know
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the whole suite, add your postcode and send them over. You’ll get a fixed price, not an estimate.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
Places near Smardale
Also in Smardale
Smardale and the surrounding area
Smardale is about 17 miles north-east of Kendal, in Cumbria. Our repair technicians come to customers in Smardale and the surrounding area, so there’s no workshop to go to. Smardale is one of 438 places in Cumbria where we work. You can also see our page for Newcastle upon Tyne, about 47 miles away.
We cover every part of CA17 and the streets around it. Close by, we cover Waitby (1 mile east), Crosby Garrett (1 mile north-west), Soulby (2 miles north), Kirkby Stephen (2 miles east) and Ravenstonedale (3 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Appleby-in-Westmorland (8 miles north-west), Sedbergh (11 miles south-west), Bongate (8 miles north-west) and Shap (12 miles west).
Landmarks near Smardale
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to St Andrew's Church and Kirkby Stephen Grammar School. The closest station to Smardale is Kirkby Stephen station, about 1.7 miles south-east. A little further out are Hartley settlement (2.9 miles east). For a walk, there’s Birkett Common.
When a repair isn’t the answer
Some jobs are not 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 pictures and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Whole bathroom suites
- Coloured basins
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Coloured shower trays
The process
From the moment we arrive, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the job takes one to two days for a full suite, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- The room is protected and ventilated.
- Next we degrease everything and fix chips.
- The surface is prepared and primed.
- The new white, or other colour, finish is sprayed on.
- We leave everything to cure, normally until the day after.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
How to get a price
We price from pictures so you don’t 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, and you’ll get a fixed figure back.
Related advice
Your questions about coloured bath resurfacing in Smardale
Do you cover Smardale?
We do. We send a technician to Smardale for every job, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Can you turn my avocado bath white?
Yes. It’s resurfaced in white where it stands.
How much does coloured bath resurfacing cost in Smardale?
Resurfacing from £350. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from pictures. You will get a fixed figure before you book.
Can you do the toilet too?
Ask us. The inside of a bowl is always wet and scrubbed, so we will advise honestly before quoting.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Normally, 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?
In most cases. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so let us know about it.
Do you charge for travel?
No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.
How quickly can you book me in?
Your quote comes with available dates. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
