Derbyshire · England
Coloured Bath Resurfacing in Swarkestone
Fixed-price coloured bath resurfacing in Swarkestone and the surrounding area, done in a single visit in most cases.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom
- Faded or patchy colour
What happens on the day
You do not need to empty the room beforehand. We bring everything we need with us, put protection down and get going once we have agreed what we are doing. Most jobs take one to two days for a full suite, and you can get on with other things while we’re there.
- The room is protected and ventilated.
- Next we degrease everything and fix chips.
- We key the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- The new white, or other colour, finish is sprayed on.
- Once cured, normally by the day after, the suite is ready.
How to prepare
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Make sure the area is dry
- Keep a parking space free if you can
How to get a price
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three pictures through our quote form or call us. We’ll tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
Read more
Coloured bath resurfacing at your home in Swarkestone
A full suite is normally done in one to two days. Everything is resurfaced where it stands, with no new plumbing or tiling. Common call-outs are for faded or patchy colour and a suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom, across whole bathroom suites, coloured basins and avocado, pampas and pink baths.
You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Swarkestone as everywhere else we work. Treat it like any resurfaced bath: gentle cleaners, no suction mats.
- Where
- Swarkestone (DE73)
- County
- Derbyshire
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What we cannot put right
A repair isn’t always the answer, and we’d rather say so up front. We can’t fix:
- 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 repair
- Whole bathroom suites
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Coloured basins
- Coloured shower trays
Do you need coloured bath resurfacing in Swarkestone?
Avocado, pampas and pink suites were everywhere in the 70s and 80s, and many are still sound. It’s typically the colour that dates them, not the condition.
Common reasons people in Swarkestone contact us include:
- 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 does not match a new bathroom
Comparing quotes
- Whether the price covers travel
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- How to look after the finish
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
Places near Swarkestone
Other services in Swarkestone
What affects the price in Swarkestone
Resurfacing from £350. We price every job individually, from your photos. The main factors are:
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- The colour and finish to match
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- The size and number of damaged areas
No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. 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.
Quotes from your photos
Most quotes are done from pictures alone. To help us price it:
- Something in shot to show the size
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- A picture taken from further back
- What it’s made of, if you know
There is no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
DIY kit or professional repair?
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair will not last.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
For landlords and businesses
We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, photos and access details and we’ll handle the rest.
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover. We can visit several plots in one trip.
Swarkestone questions
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners.
When can you do it?
Your quote comes with available dates. If it’s urgent, say so and we will do what we can.
What areas do you cover?
We cover the entire UK, including Swarkestone and the rest of Derbyshire. Just include your postcode and we’ll confirm dates.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day, so the repair isn’t disturbed while it cures.
Can a coloured bath be made white?
Yes. We resurface it in white with it left in place.
Will you leave a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.
What happens next?
We come back with a fixed price. You are under no obligation.
Do I have to be there?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.
Covering Swarkestone
Swarkestone is about 4 miles south of Derby, in Derbyshire. Across the DE73 area, we carry out the work at your property. Our repair technicians cover all 532 towns and villages in Derbyshire. You can also see our page for Birmingham, about 32 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here: DE73. Streets in the area include Barrow Lane and Woodshop Lane, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Swarkestone: Barrow upon Trent (1 mile west), Stanton by Bridge (1 mile south-east), Chellaston (1 mile north-east), Shelton Lock (2 miles north) and Allenton (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Swadlincote (7 miles south-west), Ilkeston (10 miles north-east), Long Eaton (8 miles east), Belper (12 miles north), Heanor (12 miles north) and Ripley (14 miles north).
Near you in Swarkestone
Typical jobs here are in homes near Chellaston Academy, Crewe And Harpur Arms and Sale and Davys Church of England Primary School and the streets around them. The closest station to Swarkestone is Peartree station, roughly 3.1 miles north. A little further out are Melbourne Castle (2.6 miles south-east) and National Sikh Heritage Centre & Holocaust Museum (3.4 miles north).
Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacing a coloured suite involves a plumber, a tiler and new taps. Resurfacing turns it white without taking anything out. Our coloured bath resurfacing starts from £350. There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Swarkestone
- Fixed prices from your photos
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
Take a look at our full price list and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
