Cumbria · England

Coloured suite to white in Unthank, Cumbria

Coloured bath resurfacing for Unthank, without a refit. Send us photos for a fixed price, then book a visit.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
  • A suite that does not match a new bathroom
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Coloured bath resurfacing for Unthank homes

About our coloured bath resurfacing in Unthank

We resurface the bath, basin and tray in place, so there’s no plumbing or tiling. Most suites take one or two days. We’re frequently asked to fix a dated coloured suite you’d like in white and selling or letting a home with an old suite, in avocado, pampas and pink baths, coloured basins and coloured shower trays.

All our work is covered by a one-year guarantee. Care for the new finish like a re-enamelled bath: gentle cleaners, no suction mats.

Area
Unthank (CA10)
Region
Cumbria
Guarantee
12 months on all our work
Quotes
From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Stained basin resurfaced to clean white (before and after)

For landlords and businesses

We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.

We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Unthank as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.

What happens on the day

We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you know when to expect us. On site, it takes one to two days for a full suite in most cases. The room is left tidy and you will know when it can be used.

  1. The room is protected and ventilated.
  2. Each item is cleaned, degreased and any chips repaired.
  3. We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
  4. The new white, or other colour, finish is sprayed on.
  5. Each item is left to cure, typically ready the next day.

How to prepare

  • Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
  • Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
  • Keep children and pets away from the room on the day

Getting a price

Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed price.

Get a fixed quote

Advice

Repairing versus replacing in Unthank

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. Prices start from £350. We charge the same wherever you are, so there is no premium for Unthank. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.

What you get with us

  • Usually one visit, start to finish
  • CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
  • No need to remove anything
  • Honest advice, even when it means no job

Take a look at our full price list and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.

What we’re called out for in Unthank

Coloured suites were fitted in huge numbers in the 1970s and 80s, and plenty are still in good condition. It’s normally the colour that dates them, not the condition.

These are the problems we’re asked about most:

  • A suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom
  • Faded or patchy colour
  • Selling or letting a home with an old suite
  • A dated coloured suite you’d like in white

Comparing quotes

  • How to care for the finish
  • Whether the price covers travel
  • Who turns up on the day
  • Whether they match the colour on site

10 questions to ask before booking

Prices and what affects them

Prices start from £350. We don’t charge extra for travel to Unthank. The price comes down to:

  • How easy the damage is to reach
  • What kind of damage it is
  • The material
  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out

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.

How to get a fixed price

Most quotes are done from photos alone. To help us price it:

  • One sharp close-up of the damage
  • What it’s made of, if you know
  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale

We price from photos so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and we’ll come back with a fixed figure.

Honest limits

We’d rather lose a job than do one 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)

Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.

Surfaces we repair

  • Whole bathroom suites
  • Coloured basins
  • Avocado, pampas and pink baths
  • Coloured shower trays

Questions from Unthank

Can you do the toilet too?

Ask us. A toilet bowl is constantly wet, so we will advise honestly before quoting.

Do you work for landlords and businesses?

Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners in Unthank.

Is there a call-out fee?

We don’t add a call-out fee. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.

Can pets and children be at home?

Just keep them out of the work area. We will let you know when it’s safe to use again.

Can a coloured bath be made white?

Yes. We resurface it in white with it left in place.

Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?

In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it isn’t worth repairing, we will tell you.

Do I need to be at home?

Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. After that, you can carry on with your day.

When can you do it?

It depends on the time of year and where you are. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.

Where we work around Unthank

Unthank is about 8 miles north-east of Penrith, in Cumbria. We agree a date that works for you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so you are not left waiting in all day. Unthank is one of 438 towns and villages in Cumbria we cover. Our nearest city page is Newcastle upon Tyne, about 42 miles away.

All of CA10 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Nearby, we also work in Gamblesby (1 mile south), Glassonby (2 miles south-west), Kirkoswald (3 miles west), Hunsonby (3 miles south-west) and Little Salkeld (4 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Penrith (8 miles south-west), Currock (15 miles north-west), Botcherby (15 miles north-west), Harraby (15 miles north-west), Appleby-in-Westmorland (13 miles south) and Brampton (14 miles north).

Local landmarks in Unthank

Our clients here include homes close to St. John's Church. For rail, the closest station is Lazonby & Kirkoswald station, roughly 3.6 miles west. A little further out are Kirkoswald Castle (2.9 miles west).

Map of Unthank © OpenStreetMap contributors

Should I try a DIY kit first?

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.

If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.

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