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Coloured Bath Resurfacing for Upwood homes

Resurfacing coloured baths, basins and trays in white at your home in Upwood, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • Faded or patchy colour
  • Selling or letting a home with an old suite
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Coloured bath resurfacing in Upwood

About our coloured bath resurfacing in Upwood

We resurface the bath, basin and tray in place, so there’s no plumbing or tiling. A full suite is usually done in one to two days. Whether it’s a dated coloured suite you’d like in white and a suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom, we can usually put it right.

Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. Treat it like any resurfaced bath: gentle cleaners, no suction mats.

Location
Upwood (PE26)
County
Cambridgeshire
Warranty
One year on every repair
Quote
From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Stained basin resurfaced to clean white (before and after)

What we are called out for in Upwood

Avocado, pampas and pink suites were everywhere in the 70s and 80s, and plenty are still in good condition. The problem is typically the colour, not the bath.

Send us a picture if you notice any of these:

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

Questions to ask before you book

  • How changes to the job are handled
  • Who turns up on the day
  • What the guarantee covers, and for how long
  • What prep work is covered

Choosing a repair company

Where we work around Upwood

Upwood is about 6 miles north of Huntingdon, in Cambridgeshire. Jobs in Upwood are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from your photos, then a visit to do the work. Our repair technicians cover all 371 towns and villages across Cambridgeshire. Our nearest city page is London, about 64 miles away.

Here we cover the PE26 postcode area. We regularly work on streets such as High Street, Church Lane and Royal Oak Close and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover include Great Raveley (1 mile south-west), Wistow (1 mile south-east), Bury (1 mile north-east), Ramsey (2 miles north-east) and Ramsey Heights (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include St Neots (15 miles south), Huntingdon (6 miles south), St Ives (7 miles south-east), March (13 miles north-east), Whittlesey (9 miles north) and Cambourne (15 miles south).

Near you in Upwood

Typical jobs here are in homes near Church of St Peter, Cross Keys pub and Upwood Primary Academy and the streets around them. A little further out are Ramsey Rural Museum (2.7 miles north-east) and Bruces Castle Farm (4.9 miles west). The countryside around Upwood includes Upwood Meadows.

Map of Upwood © OpenStreetMap contributors

Repairing versus replacing in Upwood

Replacing a coloured suite 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. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.

Why us?

  • CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
  • We come to you, anywhere in the UK
  • Dust sheets down, tidy finish
  • Normally one visit, start to finish

Take a look at our pricing and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.

When a repair isn’t the answer

A repair is not always the answer, and we will tell you before we start. Repairs will not solve:

  • 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’ll say what we think.

Surfaces we repair

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

What affects the price in Upwood

Prices start from £350. A fixed quote means you know the cost before booking. We take into account:

  • Whether we combine several jobs
  • Unusual colours or finishes
  • The material
  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out

Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.

Quotes from your photos

When you take your pictures, these tips help us give you a firm price:

  • Any earlier repairs or coatings
  • A wider photo showing the whole suite
  • The material, if you know it
  • Your postcode, so we can check dates

Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price. There’s no charge for the quote and no obligation.

Should I try a DIY kit first?

The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.

We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.

FAQs for Upwood

Are you a vetted contractor?

We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.

Does someone need to be in?

Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.

Do the materials smell?

A little, depending on the job. Open windows and an extractor fan help.

Can I add another job to the visit?

Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and you will get one combined price.

How soon can you come?

That depends on our diary for your area. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.

How do I book?

A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.

What does coloured bath resurfacing cost?

Prices start from £350. Because every job differs, we price from photos. You’ll get a fixed figure before booking.

Can you turn my avocado bath white?

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

Landlord and trade work in Upwood

Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.

For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. We can visit several plots in one trip.

How the visit works

A typical visit goes like this: we arrive at the agreed slot, sheet and mask the area around the job, carry out the work and tidy away. Plan for a day or two, depending on how many items from start to finish. Before leaving, we tell you how long to leave it and how to care for it.

  1. First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
  2. Each item is cleaned, degreased and any chips repaired.
  3. We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
  4. We spray on the new finish in white or your chosen colour.
  5. We leave everything to cure, generally until the next day.

Before we arrive

  • Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
  • Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
  • Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area

Getting a price

No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. 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.

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