Derbyshire · England
Coloured Bath Resurfacing in The Raikes
We travel to The Raikes for resurfacing coloured baths, basins and trays in white. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- Faded or patchy colour
Coloured bath resurfacing in The Raikes without replacing anything
We resurface the bath, basin and tray in place, with no new plumbing or tiling. A full suite is typically done in one to two days. Whether it’s faded or patchy colour and a dated coloured suite you’d like in white, we can generally put it right, whatever the material.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything is not right, ring us and we will come back. Care for the new finish like a re-enamelled bath: mild cleaners and no suction mats.
- Area
- The Raikes (SK17)
- Area hub
- Derbyshire
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Honest limits
It helps to know what we can’t do too:
- 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 before you book.
Materials we repair
- Whole bathroom suites
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Coloured shower trays
- Coloured basins
What we do, step by step
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, cover and mask the work area, then carry out the work, which normally takes a day or two, depending on how many items. If anything looks different from your pictures, we’ll talk to you before going ahead.
- First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
- We clean, degrease and repair any chips.
- We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- The new white, or other colour, finish is sprayed on.
- Once cured, normally by the following day, the suite is ready.
How to prepare
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
How to get a price
To get a price, send a couple of photos through our quote form or call us. We’ll say straight away whether it can be repaired.
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When to call us in The Raikes
Avocado, pampas and pink suites were everywhere in the 70s and 80s, and plenty are still in good condition. The problem is generally the colour, not the bath.
The most common problems we’re called about are:
- A suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- Faded or patchy colour
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- How your room will be protected
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- When it can be used again
DIY kit or professional repair?
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it does not stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
Common questions in The Raikes
What do you need from me?
Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787, and we will do the rest.
What areas do you cover?
We work UK-wide, so The Raikes is covered. Our prices are the same everywhere.
Can you do the toilet too?
Talk to us first. A toilet bowl is constantly wet, so we’ll tell you what will last.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
Do the materials smell?
There may be a mild smell during the work.
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
Yes, regularly. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
Will the price change on the day?
The price is fixed for what the photos show. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
Should you replace it?
Replacing a coloured suite involves new sanitaryware, a plumber and a tiler. Refinishing it in white turns it white with everything left in place. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. The full price is agreed before booking, with no extras added later.
Why choose Surface Doctor in The Raikes
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Usually one visit, start to finish
Take a look at our full price list and bath cost comparison.
What coloured bath resurfacing costs
Resurfacing from £350. You will not pay by the hour. The price depends on:
- How easy the damage is to reach
- Doing more than one item at once
- What kind of damage it is
- How many areas need work
Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is usually a fraction of the price, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Getting a price from photos
The better the photos, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- What it’s made of, if you know
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
There’s no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
Landlord and trade work in The Raikes
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, photos and access details.
For anyone letting property in or around The Raikes, we will quote for several properties at once. Send photos for each one and we will come back with a combined price.
About The Raikes
The Raikes is about 9 miles east of Leek, in Derbyshire. Book a date that suits you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so there’s no waiting around. The Raikes is one of 532 towns and villages in Derbyshire where we work. Our nearest city page is Manchester, about 29 miles away.
We work across SK17 and the streets around it. Other places close to The Raikes include Hartington (1 mile north-east), Sheen (1 mile north-west), Ecton (2 miles south-west), Warslow (2 miles west) and Butterton (4 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Buxton (9 miles north-west), Matlock (11 miles east), Ashbourne (9 miles south-east), Chapel-en-le-Frith (13 miles north), Bakewell (8 miles north-east) and Darley Dale (10 miles east).
Local landmarks in The Raikes
We visit homes around Hartington CofE Primary School and Church of St Giles and the streets around them. Further afield, we also cover the area around Alstonefield Geohut (2.5 miles south). For a walk, there is Wolfscote Hill and Castern Wood.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
