Essex · England
Coloured Bath Resurfacing for Upshire homes
We travel to Upshire for resurfacing coloured baths, basins and trays in white. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- Faded or patchy colour
Should you replace it?
Swapping a coloured suite for a white one means 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. What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed price from your pictures, so you know the cost before you book.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Upshire
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- One price list for the whole UK
Read our full price list and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Coloured bath resurfacing in Upshire, done in place
Everything is resurfaced where it stands, so there’s no plumbing or tiling. A full suite is generally done in one to two days. Common call-outs are for faded or patchy colour and a dated coloured suite you’d like in white, in whole bathroom suites, coloured basins and coloured shower trays.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something isn’t right in that time, we come back and put it right. Look after the new finish like a re-enamelled bath: gentle cleaners, no suction mats.
- Where
- Upshire (EN9)
- County
- Essex
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Can I fix it myself?
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it will not stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair won’t last.
Common questions in Upshire
What happens next?
We come back with a fixed price, generally with dates to choose from. There’s no obligation to book.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes: twelve months. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Do you cover the whole of Essex?
Across the UK, and that includes Upshire. Our prices are the same everywhere.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.
Will you leave a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
Can landlords book you?
Yes, frequently. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
What does coloured bath resurfacing cost?
Prices start from £350. Every job gets a fixed quote based on photos of the damage. Send a close-up and a picture of the whole item and your postcode.
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.
When a repair is not the answer
A repair is not right for every job, for example:
- 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)
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think before booking.
Materials we repair
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Coloured shower trays
- Coloured basins
- Whole bathroom suites
What we are called out for in Upshire
Avocado, pampas and pink suites were everywhere in the 70s and 80s, and plenty are still in good condition. It’s generally the colour that dates them, not the condition.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Faded or patchy colour
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- A suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
What your quote should include
- Who turns up on the day
- How to look after the finish
- What prep work is covered
- How the room is protected while they work
What happens on the day
Your technician turns up when we said we would, introduces themselves and checks the damage against your photos first. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before any work starts. Most visits take one to two days for a full suite, and we leave the room as we found it.
- First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
- We clean, degrease and repair any chips.
- The surface is prepared and primed.
- We spray on the new finish in white or your chosen colour.
- Each item is left to cure, typically ready the day after.
How to prepare
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
Get a quote
To get a price, send a couple of photos through our quote form or ring us. We’ll tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
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For landlords and businesses
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, so there is no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. We can visit several plots in one trip.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Upshire use us as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.
What else we do in Upshire
About Upshire
Upshire is about 2 miles east of Waltham Abbey, in Essex. Jobs in Upshire are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from your pictures, and a technician at your door on the day. Upshire is one of 644 places in Essex we cover. Our jobs stretch from Upshire to London (15 miles away).
Our visits in EN9 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Nearby, we also work in Waltham Abbey (2 miles west), High Beech (2 miles south), Debden Green (2 miles south-east), Theydon Bois (3 miles south-east) and Sewardstone (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Harlow (6 miles north-east), Brentwood (12 miles east), Loughton (3 miles south), Epping (3 miles east), Harold Wood (10 miles south-east) and Buckhurst Hill (4 miles south).
Local landmarks in Upshire
Typical jobs here are in homes near Upshire Primary Foundation School, Church of St Thomas and King Harold Business & Enterprise Academy, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Cheshunt station, roughly 3.1 miles west of the centre. A little further out are St. Margaret's Hospital (3.5 miles east) and Epping Signalling Museum (2.9 miles east). Open spaces near Upshire include Home Mead and Lippitts Hill.
What coloured bath resurfacing costs
Prices start from £350. There’s no area surcharge for Upshire. The price reflects:
- How hard the colour is to match
- How many areas need work
- Whether we combine several jobs
- Access to the area
Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is generally a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Getting a price from pictures
Two or three clear photos are generally enough. Try to include:
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- One picture of the whole suite
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the suite, add your postcode and send them to us. You’ll get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
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