Sunderland · England
Coloured suite to white in Tunstall, Sunderland
Coloured bath resurfacing in Tunstall without the cost of replacing. Get a fixed quote from your pictures, then book a visit.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- Faded or patchy colour
Coloured bath resurfacing at your home in Tunstall
Everything is resurfaced where it stands, with no new plumbing or tiling. Most suites take one or two days. Our technicians work on avocado, pampas and pink baths, coloured basins and whole bathroom suites, and common reasons people get in touch are selling or letting a home with an old suite and faded or patchy colour.
All our work is covered by a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Sunderland. Look after the new finish like a re-enamelled bath: gentle cleaners, no suction mats.
- Where
- Tunstall (SR3, SR2)
- Area hub
- Sunderland
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Resurfacing from £350. Each job gets its own fixed price. These are the things that affect it:
- The material
- The type of damage
- How hard the colour is to match
- How easy the damage is to reach
The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. You’ll see the full price before booking.
Send pictures for a quote
Most quotes are done from pictures alone. To help us price it:
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Something in shot to show the size
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the whole suite, include your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
Where we work around Tunstall
Tunstall is about 2 miles south of Sunderland, in Sunderland. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. Tunstall is one of 75 places in Sunderland we cover. You can also see our page for Newcastle upon Tyne, about 13 miles away.
Every address in SR3 and SR2 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You’ll find streets such as Blind Lane, Orr Avenue and Quarry Road, all of which we cover. We also travel to Ryhope (1 mile south-east), Burdon (1 mile south), Seaton (2 miles south), Northlea (3 miles south-east) and New Seaham (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Washington (6 miles west), Houghton-le-Spring (4 miles south-west), Fulwell (4 miles north), Hetton-le-Hole (4 miles south-west), Hylton Castle (4 miles north-west) and Pennywell (3 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Tunstall
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to St. Mary's Roman Catholic School, St Leonard's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School and Barnes Park. You’ll also find St Matthew's (0.8 miles west) and Venerable Bede Church of England Academy (1.1 miles east). The closest station to Tunstall is Sunderland station, about 2.2 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Hylton Castle (4 miles north-west) and East and Middle Herrington (2 miles west). For a walk, there’s WWT Washington and Warden Law.
Tunstall: your questions answered
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Typically, yes. We remove the old repair before doing a new one.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Nearly always. If pictures do not show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.
How do I get a price for coloured bath resurfacing in Tunstall?
Prices start from £350. Because every job differs, we price from photos. You’ll get a fixed figure before you book.
Do you cover the entire of Sunderland?
All of Sunderland, and the rest of the UK. There’s no extra charge for travel.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.
When can you do it?
Your quote comes with available dates. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
Can a coloured bath be made white?
Yes. It’s resurfaced in white where it stands.
What about the toilet?
Talk to us first. A toilet bowl is constantly wet, so we’ll advise honestly before quoting.
Why repair rather than replace?
Replacing a coloured suite involves new sanitaryware, a plumber and a tiler. Resurfacing changes the colour without taking anything out. Our coloured bath resurfacing starts from £350. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Why Tunstall clients choose us
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- No extra charge for your area
- A fixed quote before booking
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
Take a look at our pricing or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Nearby places to Tunstall
Other services in Tunstall
Work for landlords and builders
If you manage property in Tunstall, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Just send pictures for each address and we’ll price them together.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Signs you need coloured bath resurfacing in Tunstall
Coloured suites were fitted in huge numbers in the 1970s and 80s, and plenty are still in good condition. The problem is usually the colour, not the bath.
Common reasons people in Tunstall contact us are:
- Faded or patchy colour
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- A suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
What your quote should include
- How your room will be protected
- Who will actually do the work
- How to look after the finish
- If travel is included in the price
DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is normally the cheaper route.
Honest limits
In fairness, some problems need a different 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’ll tell you honestly.
What we work on
- Whole bathroom suites
- Coloured basins
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Coloured shower trays
How it works
Here’s how a visit normally runs: we arrive on time, sheet and mask the area around the job, carry out the work and tidy away. Allow a day or two, depending on how many items. Before leaving, we tell you when it can be used and what to avoid for the first few days.
- The room is protected and ventilated.
- Each item is cleaned, degreased and any chips repaired.
- The surface is prepared and primed.
- We spray on the new finish in white or your chosen colour.
- Each item is left to cure, generally ready the next day.
Before we arrive
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
Ask for a price
If you’re in Tunstall and want a price, the easiest route is photos: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
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