West Sussex · England
Coloured suite to white in Southgate, West Sussex
Coloured bath resurfacing across Southgate and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Faded or patchy colour
- A suite that does not match a new bathroom
How we handle coloured bath resurfacing in Southgate
Everything is resurfaced where it stands, so there’s no plumbing or tiling. Most suites take one or two days. Whether it’s selling or letting a home with an old suite and faded or patchy colour, we can help.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. Just call us if there’s a problem and we will sort it. Care for the new finish like a re-enamelled bath: gentle cleaners, no suction mats.
- Location
- Southgate (RH10, RH11)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Should you replace it?
Replacing a coloured suite involves new sanitaryware, a plumber and a tiler. Resurfacing changes the colour with everything left in place. Prices start from £350. No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Why Southgate customers choose us
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Fixed prices from your pictures
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
Read our prices page or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
What we do, step by step
Once we’re through the door, we keep the work contained to the one room. We mask off everything nearby, the work takes one to two days for a full suite, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
- Each item is cleaned, degreased and any chips repaired.
- The surface is prepared and primed.
- We spray the new white (or other colour) finish.
- We leave everything to cure, normally until the following day.
How to prepare
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Keep a parking space free if you can
Getting a price
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed price without visiting.
Related advice
Southgate and the surrounding area
Southgate is about 1 mile south-west of Crawley, in West Sussex. Anywhere in RH10, we carry out the work at your property. We work in all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. Our jobs stretch from Southgate to London (27 miles away).
Here we cover the RH10 and RH11 postcode area. Streets in the area include Oak Road, Cook Road and Colet Road, all of which we cover. Being close to the A2004 and A2219, Southgate is simple for us to get to. Nearby, we also work in Crawley (1 mile north-east), Tilgate (1 mile east), West Green (1 mile north), Three Bridges (1 mile north-east) and Langley Green (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (6 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (11 miles south), East Grinstead (8 miles east), Billingshurst (13 miles south-west) and Roffey (5 miles south-west).
Around Southgate
We visit homes around St Wilfrid's Catholic School, Southgate Primary and The Downsman pub, among other places. You will also find Three Bridges Junior School (less than half a mile north-east), Tilgate Park (1.1 miles south-east) and St Mary's (under half a mile south-east). Southgate has its own railway station: Crawley station. Further afield, we also cover the area around Crawley Museum (0.7 miles north) and County Mall (0.5 miles north-east). Not far away are Tilgate Lake.
When a repair is not the answer
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair won’t 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)
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.
Surfaces we repair
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Coloured shower trays
- Whole bathroom suites
- Coloured basins
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £350. There’s no area surcharge for Southgate. The price reflects:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- The material and finish
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Unusual colours or finishes
We don’t add extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Quotes from your photos
Before you send photos, a few simple things make all the difference:
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- What it’s made of, if you know
- A photo taken from further back
- Details of any past repairs
For a price in Southgate, the easiest route is photos: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Work for landlords and builders
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
Southgate questions
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged before the end of a tenancy.
Do you come to Southgate?
Yes, we do. Technicians travel to Southgate from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.
Will you leave a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.
How soon can you come?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. Send photos with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.
Can you price it without visiting?
In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the photos can’t show what we need.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Just keep them out of the work area. We will let you know when it’s safe to use again.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
Is there a guarantee?
All our work carries our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Can I fix it myself?
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, and the work is guaranteed.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. 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.
Common problems we fix in Southgate
Avocado, pampas and pink suites were everywhere in the 70s and 80s, and plenty are still in good condition. The problem is typically the colour, not the bath.
The most common problems we’re called about are:
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- Faded or patchy colour
- A suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom
Comparing quotes
- How changes to the job are handled
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- What aftercare is recommended
Towns and villages near Southgate
Other services in Southgate
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