Bradford · England
Coloured suite to white in Thornton, Bradford
Resurfacing coloured baths, basins and trays in white in Thornton, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A suite that does not match a new bathroom
- Faded or patchy colour
Coloured bath resurfacing at your home in Thornton
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. If you’re dealing with a suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom and selling or letting a home with an old suite, we can generally put it right, on whole bathroom suites, coloured shower trays and avocado, pampas and pink baths alike.
You’re covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we explain what it covers before booking. Look after the new finish like a re-enamelled bath: gentle cleaners, no suction mats.
- Location
- Thornton (BD13)
- Region
- Bradford
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY kit or professional repair?
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, 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’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and give it the full curing time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
Your questions about coloured bath resurfacing in Thornton
Can you price it without visiting?
In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures can’t show what we need.
Can landlords book you?
We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Yes, we often do. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
Is there any odour?
It depends on the job, but frequently a little. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum, and it soon fades.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Usually, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
Is my repair covered?
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
What do you need from me?
Just photos, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, we only need access to the room.
How do I get a price for coloured bath resurfacing in Thornton?
Resurfacing from £350. We give a fixed quote based on photos of the damage. Send a close-up and a photo of the whole item with your BD13 postcode.
What affects the price in Thornton
Prices start from £350. Prices are worked out job by job. The main factors are:
- The material and finish
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
A repair generally costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send pictures and we will give you the exact figure.
Quotes from your pictures
When you take your photos, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- A wider photo showing the whole suite
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three pictures through our quote form or call us. We will say right away whether it can be repaired.
How the visit works
You do not need to empty the room. Everything we use comes in the van with us, lay protective sheets and start once you are happy with the plan. It normally takes one to two days for a full suite, and you can get on with other things while we are there.
- The room is protected and ventilated.
- Each item is cleaned, degreased and any chips repaired.
- We key the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- We spray the new white (or other colour) finish.
- Once cured, normally by the day after, the suite is ready.
Getting ready for the visit
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Open a window if you can
Get a quote
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job.
Related advice
Do you need coloured bath resurfacing in Thornton?
Avocado, pampas and pink suites were everywhere in the 70s and 80s, and plenty are still in good condition. It’s normally the colour that dates them, not the condition.
If you can see any of these, send us a picture:
- 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 doesn’t match a new bathroom
What to look for in a quote
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- Aftercare advice
- How changes to the job are handled
- How your room will be protected
Honest limits
We won’t take on work that won’t last, so here’s what a repair cannot put right:
- 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 photos and we will give you a straight answer.
Materials we repair
- Coloured basins
- Coloured shower trays
- Whole bathroom suites
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
Should you replace it?
Replacing a coloured suite involves new sanitaryware, a plumber and a tiler. Resurfacing turns it white without taking anything out. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. Instead of hourly rates, we price the entire job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Thornton
- One visit for most repairs
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
See our prices page and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Nearby places to Thornton
Other services in Thornton
Work for landlords and builders
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access and we will handle the rest.
If you manage property in Thornton, we will quote for several properties at once. Send pictures for each one and we will price them together.
Where we work around Thornton
Thornton is about 2 miles north of Queensbury, in Bradford. We agree a date that works for you, and you will know when to expect us, so you’re not left waiting in all day. We work in all 140 towns and villages in Bradford. You can also see our page for Leeds, about 12 miles away.
All of BD13 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether you live on Back High Street, Havelock Square and Market Street or a nearby road, we can come to you. Close by, we cover West Scholes (1 mile south), Mountain (1 mile south), Keelham (2 miles west), Clayton (2 miles south-east) and Queensbury (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Bradford (4 miles east), Keighley (6 miles north-west), Bingley (4 miles north), Shipley (4 miles north-east), Baildon (5 miles north-east) and Great Horton (3 miles east).
Around Thornton
Typical jobs here are in homes near Thornton Primary School, Church of St James and The Black Horse pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Frizinghall station, about 3.9 miles north-east. Nearby you’ll also find Colour Experience (3.7 miles east) and Kirkgate Shopping Centre (3.9 miles east). The countryside around Thornton includes Idle Hill and Heaton Reservoir Nature Reserve.
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