Kent · England
Coloured Bath Resurfacing in Upstreet
Coloured bath resurfacing across Upstreet and nearby, generally in one visit.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Faded or patchy colour
- A suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom
Should I try a DIY kit first?
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
About our coloured bath resurfacing in Upstreet
Most suites take one or two days. We resurface the bath, basin and tray in place, so there is no plumbing or tiling. We’re frequently asked to fix selling or letting a home with an old suite and a dated coloured suite you’d like in white, on coloured basins, whole bathroom suites and avocado, pampas and pink baths.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee. Treat it like any resurfaced bath: mild cleaners and no suction mats.
- Area
- Upstreet (CT3)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
How we price coloured bath resurfacing
Resurfacing from £350. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we look at:
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- What the surface is made of
Set against the cost of replacement, repairing normally costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
How to get a fixed price
You can take the pictures on your phone, there’s no need for anything special. Just make sure we can see:
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Any details about the material
We price from photos so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and we will come back with a fixed figure.
Signs you need coloured bath resurfacing in Upstreet
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.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- A suite that does not 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
Comparing quotes
- How your room will be protected
- How changes to the job are handled
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- What prep work is covered
Where we work around Upstreet
Upstreet is about 4 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. From the centre of Upstreet to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Our repair technicians cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our jobs stretch from Upstreet to London (about 57 miles away).
Here we cover the CT3 postcode area. That includes homes on St Mary's Gardens, Becketts Wood and Grove Ferry Hill and the roads around them. We also travel to Grove (1 mile south), West Stourmouth (2 miles east), Sarre (2 miles north-east), Preston (2 miles south-east) and East Stourmouth (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (6 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south), Ramsgate (9 miles east), Broadstairs (10 miles east) and Whitstable (8 miles west).
Near you in Upstreet
Typical jobs here are in homes near Church of St Mary the Virgin, Chislet Church of England Primary School and Grove Ferry Picnic Area. Also close by are The Grove Ferry Inn (within half a mile east) and Spires Academy (2.4 miles west). For rail, the closest station is Sturry station, about 3.8 miles south-west. A little further out are St Martins Hospital (5.2 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s West Blean and Thornden Woods.
Towns and villages near Upstreet
What else we do in Upstreet
Work for landlords and builders
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover. We can visit several plots in one trip.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
How the visit works
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, 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.
- We protect the room and ventilate it.
- Next we degrease everything and fix chips.
- The surface is prepared and primed.
- The new white, or other colour, finish is sprayed on.
- Each item is left to cure, typically ready the following day.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Make sure the area is dry
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
Ask for a price
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole suite, we can price the job the same day in most cases.
Related advice
Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacing a coloured suite means a plumber, a tiler and new taps. Resurfacing changes the colour with everything left in place. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed price from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Upstreet
- Most jobs done in one visit
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Work done at your home or business
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
Take a look at our full price list or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
When a repair isn’t the answer
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair cannot 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)
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think before booking.
What we work on
- Coloured shower trays
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Whole bathroom suites
- Coloured basins
FAQs for Upstreet
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.
Can a coloured bath be made white?
Yes. It’s resurfaced in white where it stands.
Will the price change on the day?
The price is fixed for what the photos show. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
How quickly can you book me in?
That depends on our diary for your area. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
Are you accredited?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as householders.
What about the toilet?
Talk to us first. The inside of a bowl is always wet and scrubbed, so we’ll advise honestly before quoting.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
