Hertfordshire · England
Coloured suite to white in The Folly, Hertfordshire
Our repair technicians come to The Folly for resurfacing coloured baths, basins and trays in white. Everything is done in place, and the work is guaranteed.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
Coloured bath resurfacing at your home in The Folly
Most suites take one or two days. Everything is resurfaced where it stands, so there is no plumbing or tiling. Typical jobs include a suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom and faded or patchy colour, on avocado, pampas and pink baths, whole bathroom suites and coloured basins.
Every repair is covered by a one-year guarantee. Treat it like any resurfaced bath: mild cleaners and no suction mats.
- Location
- The Folly (AL4)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Where we work around The Folly
The Folly is about 2 miles east of Harpenden, in Hertfordshire. Book a date that suits you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so you’re not left waiting in all day. We work in all 381 towns and villages across Hertfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 24 miles away.
We work across the AL4 postcode area. We regularly work on streets such as Folly Fields and Lower Luton Road and the roads around them. We also cover the places around The Folly: Lea Valley (1 mile west), Amwell (1 mile south), Mackerye End (1 mile north-west), Blackmore End (1 mile north) and Batford (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Watford (11 miles south), Hemel Hempstead (8 miles south-west), Stevenage (8 miles north-east), St Albans (5 miles south), Welwyn Garden City (5 miles east) and Hitchin (9 miles north).
What’s near The Folly
In The Folly, that means homes near The Cherry Trees pub, St Helen's Church of England Primary School and Sir John Lawes School and the streets around them. The Folly’s nearest station is Harpenden station, roughly 2 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include St Albans City Hospital (4.2 miles south) and Harpenden Museum (2.2 miles west). For a walk, there is Wheathampstead Local Nature Reserve.
How we price coloured bath resurfacing
Resurfacing from £350. You’ll know the full cost before you book. We take into account:
- How easy the damage is to reach
- The colour and finish to match
- What kind of damage it is
- How much damage there is
Compared with replacing, a repair is typically a fraction of the price, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
Send pictures for a quote
You can normally get a fixed price without us visiting. To help us price it:
- Something in shot to show the size
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- One picture of the whole suite
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them over with your postcode, and you will get a fixed price back. There is no charge for the quote and you are under no obligation.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is generally the cheaper route.
Landlords, agents and businesses in The Folly
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in The Folly use us as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it normally costs far less than a refit.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Places near The Folly
What else we do in The Folly
Repair or replace: which is better?
Swapping a coloured suite for a white one means new sanitaryware, a plumber and a tiler. Resurfacing changes the colour without taking anything out. Prices start from £350. No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Why book with us
- Everything repaired in place
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- No extra charge for your area
Read our pricing or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
The Folly questions
Can you turn my avocado bath white?
Yes. We resurface it in white with it left in place.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses.
What happens after I send photos?
You will get a fixed quote back, normally with dates to choose from. You are under no obligation.
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. You won’t be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
What about the toilet?
Ask us. A toilet bowl is constantly wet, so we will advise honestly before quoting.
What do you need from me?
Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
What we do, step by step
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 work takes one to two days for a full suite, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- We protect the room and ventilate it.
- Next we degrease everything and fix chips.
- The surface is prepared and primed.
- We spray the new white (or other colour) finish.
- Once cured, normally by the next day, the suite is ready.
Before we arrive
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
Ask for a price
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of photos using our quote form or ring us. We will say right away whether it can be repaired.
Advice
What we are called out for in The Folly
Coloured suites were fitted in huge numbers in the 1970s and 80s, and many are still sound. It’s normally the colour that dates them, not the condition.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- 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
What to look for in a quote
- When it can be used again
- Aftercare advice
- Whether they match the colour on site
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
When we’d advise against a repair
To be straight with you, there are a few things a repair will not 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)
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Coloured basins
- Whole bathroom suites
- Coloured shower trays
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
