County Durham · England
Coloured Bath Resurfacing for South Side homes
Local coloured bath resurfacing for South Side: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Faded or patchy colour
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
Work for landlords and builders
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
Coloured bath resurfacing in South Side without replacing anything
Most suites take one or two days. We resurface the bath, basin and tray in place, with no new plumbing or tiling. We work on avocado, pampas and pink baths, whole bathroom suites and coloured basins, and the jobs we see most are a suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom and selling or letting a home with an old suite.
You are covered after we leave: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we explain what it covers before you book. Treat it like any resurfaced bath: mild cleaners and no suction mats.
- Location
- South Side (DL13)
- County
- County Durham
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
About South Side
South Side is about 6 miles west of Bishop Auckland, in County Durham. We agree a date that works for you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so you’re not left waiting in all day. South Side is one of 329 towns and villages in County Durham we cover. Our nearest city page is Newcastle upon Tyne, about 26 miles away.
Our visits in DL13 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Other places close to South Side include Butterknowle (1 mile south), The Slack (1 mile south-east), Lynesack (1 mile south-west), Copley (1 mile south-west) and Morley (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Durham (15 miles north-east), Consett (15 miles north), Newton Aycliffe (11 miles east), Bishop Auckland (6 miles east), Spennymoor (10 miles north-east) and Shildon (8 miles east).
Landmarks near South Side
In South Side, that means homes near Church of St John Evangelist and Butterknowle Primary School, among other places. A little further out are Raby Castle (3.4 miles south-east).
What we do, step by step
We agree an arrival time beforehand. Once we are there, the work takes one to two days for a full suite for most jobs. We leave the room clean and you’ll know when it can be used.
- The room is protected and ventilated.
- We clean, degrease and repair any chips.
- We key the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- We spray the new white (or other colour) finish.
- Each item is left to cure, usually ready the following day.
Preparing for the visit
- Ensure the area is dry
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Point us to the nearest place to park
Getting a price
To get a price, send a couple of pictures using our quote form or call us. We’ll tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
Advice
When we would advise against a repair
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- 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 photos and we will say what we think.
Materials we work on in South Side
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Whole bathroom suites
- Coloured shower trays
- Coloured basins
South Side: your questions answered
When can you do it?
That depends on our diary for your area. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Just add the extra items to your photos and you’ll get one combined price.
Do the materials smell?
A little, depending on the job. Open windows and an extractor fan help, and it soon fades.
How do I book?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. Then we will agree a date.
Which areas do you work in?
Everywhere in the UK, South Side included. There is no extra charge for travel.
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners across County Durham.
Signs you need coloured bath resurfacing in South Side
Coloured suites were fitted in huge numbers in the 1970s and 80s, and plenty are still in good condition. The problem is usually the colour, not the bath.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- A suite that does not match a new bathroom
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- Faded or patchy colour
Before booking anyone
- Whether the price covers travel
- How soon you can use it again
- How your room will be protected
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
Can I fix it myself?
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is normally the cheaper route.
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.
Repair or replace in South Side?
Swapping a coloured suite for a white one means a plumber, a tiler and new taps. Refinishing it in white turns it white with everything left in place. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed quote from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
What you get with us
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Colour-matched on site
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Most jobs done in one visit
Take a look at our pricing and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
What affects the price in South Side
Resurfacing from £350. You won’t pay by the hour. The price depends on:
- The material
- How hard the colour is to match
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Whether we combine several jobs
Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
How to get a fixed price
You can take the photos on your phone, there is no need for anything special. Just ensure we can see:
- Any details about the material
- Something in shot to show the size
- One picture of the whole suite
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them over with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote. Quotes are free and no obligation.
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