West Sussex · England

Coloured suite to white in Southbourne, West Sussex

Coloured bath resurfacing for Southbourne, without a refit. Get a fixed price from your photos, then we come to you.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • Faded or patchy colour
  • A suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Book coloured bath resurfacing in Southbourne

Prices and what affects them

Resurfacing from £350. A fixed quote means you know the cost before booking. We look at:

  • How many areas need work
  • Whether we combine several jobs
  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
  • Unusual colours or finishes

What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed price from your photos, so you know the cost before booking.

Getting a price from photos

Before you send photos, a few simple things make all the difference:

  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
  • One sharp close-up of the damage
  • Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
  • Any details about the material

If you’re in Southbourne and want a price, the easiest route is pictures: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.

How we handle coloured bath resurfacing in Southbourne

We resurface the bath, basin and tray in place, with no new plumbing or tiling. Most suites take one or two days. Common call-outs are for a suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom and faded or patchy colour, in whole bathroom suites, coloured basins and avocado, pampas and pink baths.

All our work is covered by a one-year guarantee. Treat it like any resurfaced bath: mild cleaners and no suction mats.

Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath
Location
Southbourne (PO10)
Area hub
West Sussex
Warranty
A year, on every repair
Quotes
From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

How it works

There’s not much you need to do on the day. Let us in and show us the room, and we will get on with it. The job generally runs to one to two days for a full suite, tidy-up included.

  1. First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
  2. Each item is cleaned, degreased and any chips repaired.
  3. We key the surface and apply a bonding primer.
  4. We spray on the new finish in white or your chosen colour.
  5. We leave everything to cure, generally until the next day.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Point us to the nearest place to park
  • Let us know about parking or access
  • Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children

Getting a price

Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire suite, we can give you a fixed quote without visiting.

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DIY repairs versus a professional job

We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.

If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it won’t stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.

Southbourne questions

Do I need to be at home?

Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.

Can pets and children be at home?

We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work and until it has cured. The rest of the house is unaffected.

Can you quote from photos?

Yes, almost always. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed price without visiting.

It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?

Yes, regularly. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.

Can landlords book you?

Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as householders.

Can you do the toilet too?

Ask us. A toilet bowl is constantly wet, so we will advise honestly before quoting.

Is it messy?

We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and we clean up when we have finished.

Can a coloured bath be made white?

Yes. It’s resurfaced in white where it stands.

Where we work around Southbourne

Southbourne is about 4 miles east of Havant, in West Sussex. Customers in Southbourne get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from photos, then a visit to do the work. Southbourne is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we work. Our nearest city page is London, about 57 miles away.

We work across PO10 and the streets around it. Local streets include Lodgebury Close, Manor Road and Northcote Gardens. If you’re just outside Southbourne, we cover Woodmancote (1 mile north), Lumley (1 mile west), Westbourne (1 mile north-west), Emsworth (1 mile west) and Thorney Island (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (11 miles south-east), Chichester (6 miles east), Selsey (10 miles south-east), Portfield (6 miles east), Yapton (13 miles east) and East Wittering (6 miles south).

Near you in Southbourne

Around Southbourne, we work in homes near Bourne Community College, The Traveller's Joy Public House and St. John's, among other places. Other local landmarks include Eames Farm (1.3 miles south-west) and Southbourne Junior School (under half a mile south-east). Southbourne has its own railway station: Southbourne station. Further afield, we also cover the area around Warblington Castle (2.5 miles west) and Emsworth Museum (1.3 miles west). Open spaces near Southbourne include Stoke Down and Brook Meadow (Emsworth).

Map of Southbourne © OpenStreetMap contributors

Work for landlords and builders

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

If you manage property in Southbourne, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Send photos for each one and we will come back with a combined price.

Honest limits

Some jobs aren’t 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)

Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.

Materials we work on in Southbourne

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

Signs you need coloured bath resurfacing in Southbourne

Coloured suites were fitted in huge numbers in the 1970s and 80s, and many are still sound. It’s usually the colour that dates them, not the condition.

Clients normally contact us about:

  • Faded or patchy colour
  • A suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom
  • A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
  • Selling or letting a home with an old suite

Comparing quotes

  • Who turns up on the day
  • What the guarantee covers, and for how long
  • Whether they match the colour on site
  • How to care for the finish

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Repair or replace: which is better?

Replacing a coloured suite involves a plumber, a tiler and new taps. Resurfacing turns it white with everything left in place. Our coloured bath resurfacing starts from £350. Compared with replacing, repairing typically costs far less, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.

What you get with us

  • Same prices wherever you are
  • A fixed quote before you book
  • CHAS and Constructionline accredited
  • Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide

Take a look at our full price list and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.

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