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Coloured Bath Resurfacing for The Hythe homes
Resurfacing coloured baths, basins and trays in white at your home in The Hythe, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- A suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom
Repairing versus replacing in The Hythe
Swapping a coloured suite for a white one means new sanitaryware, a plumber and a tiler. Refinishing it in white changes the colour without taking anything out. Our coloured bath resurfacing starts from £350. A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in The Hythe
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- A fixed quote before you book
- Work done at your home or business
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
See our pricing and bath cost comparison.
Coloured bath resurfacing at your home in The Hythe
Most suites take one or two days. Everything is resurfaced where it stands, with no new plumbing or tiling. We’re frequently asked to fix a dated coloured suite you’d like in white and faded or patchy colour, across coloured shower trays, coloured basins and avocado, pampas and pink baths.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you’re covered after the visit. Care for the new finish like a re-enamelled bath: mild cleaners and no suction mats.
- Location
- The Hythe (CO1, CO4, CO2)
- Area hub
- Essex
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Common questions in The Hythe
Is there a call-out fee?
We do not add a call-out fee. Your fixed quote includes everything.
Can you do the toilet too?
Talk to us first. A toilet bowl is constantly wet, so we will advise honestly before quoting.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You do not need to watch us work.
What happens next?
You’ll get a fixed quote back. You are under no obligation.
Is there any odour?
A little, depending on the job. Open windows and an extractor fan help.
Do you cover The Hythe?
Yes. We cover the whole UK and come to The Hythe and the rest of Essex. Send photos and we will quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Can you price it without visiting?
Yes, almost always. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed price without visiting.
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How we price coloured bath resurfacing
Prices start from £350. A fixed quote means you know the cost before booking. We take into account:
- Access to the area
- How many areas need work
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- What kind of damage it is
Set against the cost of replacement, repairing generally costs far less, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
How to get a fixed price
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage, and it saves a visit. Try to send:
- Where you are, by postcode
- The material, if you know it
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job.
How it works
On the day itself, there’s little for you to do. 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.
- We protect the room and ventilate it.
- We clean, degrease and repair any chips.
- We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- We spray on the new finish in white or your chosen colour.
- Once cured, normally by the day after, the suite is ready.
Preparing for the visit
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Clear the area around the damage
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
Getting a price
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of pictures through our quote form or call us. We will say immediately if a repair is the right fix.
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Can I fix it myself?
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
Signs you need coloured bath resurfacing in The Hythe
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.
Most people get in touch when they notice one of these:
- 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
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- Whether the price covers travel
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- What prep work is covered
What we cannot put right
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair 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)
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.
Materials we repair
- Coloured shower trays
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Whole bathroom suites
- Coloured basins
Landlord and trade work in The Hythe
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access and we will handle the rest.
The Hythe and the surrounding area
The Hythe is about 1 mile south-east of Colchester, in Essex. We travel to customers in The Hythe and the surrounding area, so there’s no workshop to go to. The Hythe is one of 644 places in Essex where we work. Our jobs stretch from The Hythe to London (about 51 miles away).
Postcode districts we cover here: CO1, CO4 and CO2. We regularly work on streets such as Port Lane, Beche Road and Haven Road. Neighbouring places we cover include Greenstead (1 mile north-east), Old Heath (1 mile south), Berechurch (2 miles south-west), Wivenhoe Cross (2 miles south-east) and Crockleford Heath (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Clacton-on-Sea (11 miles south-east), Maldon (15 miles south-west), Witham (14 miles south-west), Harwich (15 miles east), Halstead (13 miles west) and Heybridge (14 miles south-west).
Near you in The Hythe
We visit homes around Kendall Church of England Primary School, Colchester Academy and The Rising Sun Public House, among other places. You’ll also find Salary Brook Local Nature Reserve (0.8 miles east), Donyland Lodge (1.5 miles south) and Church of St Leonard at the Hythe (under half a mile north-west). The Hythe has its own railway station: Hythe station. Other landmarks nearby include Colchester Castle (1.1 miles north-west) and Essex County Hospital (1.6 miles west). Open spaces near The Hythe include Cockaynes Wood.
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