Staffordshire · England
Coloured Bath Resurfacing for The Handfords homes
Resurfacing coloured baths, basins and trays in white in The Handfords, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
About our coloured bath resurfacing in The Handfords
A full suite is usually done in one to two days. We resurface the bath, basin and tray in place, with no new plumbing or tiling. Whether it’s a dated coloured suite you’d like in white and a suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom, we can help, whatever the material.
Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee. Treat it like any resurfaced bath: mild cleaners and no suction mats.
- Where
- The Handfords (ST18)
- Region
- Staffordshire
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £350. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we take into account:
- How many areas need work
- How easy the damage is to reach
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Whether we combine several jobs
The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed quote from your photos, so you know the cost before you book.
Send photos for a quote
The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what helps:
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- A wider photo showing the entire suite
- Any details about the material
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
You do not need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
When to call us in The Handfords
Coloured suites were fitted in huge numbers in the 1970s and 80s, and many are still sound. The problem is normally the colour, not the bath.
The things clients typically mention when they call are:
- Faded or patchy colour
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- A suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
What your quote should include
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- Who will actually do the work
- What aftercare is recommended
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
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Why repair rather than replace?
Replacing a coloured suite means a plumber, a tiler and new taps. Resurfacing changes the colour with everything left in place. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. Set against the cost of replacement, repairing usually costs far less, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
Why choose Surface Doctor in The Handfords
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
Read our prices page and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
When a repair is not the answer
In fairness, 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)
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.
What we work on
- Whole bathroom suites
- Coloured shower trays
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Coloured basins
The process
Here’s how a visit generally runs: we arrive at the agreed slot, protect everything around the work area, carry out the work and tidy away. Plan for one to two days for a full suite. Before we go, we’ll explain when it can be used and how to look after it.
- First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
- Next we degrease everything and fix chips.
- The surface is prepared and primed.
- We spray on the new finish in white or your chosen colour.
- We leave everything to cure, usually until the next day.
Before we arrive
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
Get a quote
To get a price, send two or three pictures using our quote form or call us. We’ll say immediately whether it can be repaired.
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For landlords and businesses
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. Several plots can be done in one visit.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
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.
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 typically the cheaper route.
Common questions in The Handfords
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit and until it has cured. The rest of the house is unaffected.
Do you come to The Handfords?
Yes, we do. We send a technician to The Handfords for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
Will you leave a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.
What information do you need?
Photos of the damage, a photo of the entire suite and your postcode. Then we’ll agree a date.
Can tenants book a repair?
We’re happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures can’t show what we need.
Can a coloured bath be made white?
Yes. It’s resurfaced in white where it stands.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and we will quote them together.
The Handfords and nearby
The Handfords is about 3 miles west of Stafford, in Staffordshire. Whether you are in the middle of The Handfords or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. The Handfords is one of 512 places in Staffordshire where we work. Our nearest city page is Birmingham, about 26 miles away.
We work across the ST18 postcode area and the streets around it. We also cover the places around The Handfords: Billington (1 mile south-east), Hyde Lea (2 miles south-east), Coppenhall (3 miles south-east), Bradley (3 miles south) and Little Heath (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Stafford (3 miles east), Newcastle-under-Lyme (15 miles north), Cannock (10 miles south-east), Longton (13 miles north), Rugeley (10 miles east) and Burntwood (13 miles south-east).
Around The Handfords
In The Handfords, that means homes near King Edward VI High School and St Matthew and the streets around them. The Handfords’s nearest station is Stafford station, about 2.4 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Staffordshire Yeomanry Museum (2.6 miles east) and Stafford Castle (1.3 miles east). Open spaces near The Handfords include Doxey Marshes.
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