West Sussex · England
Coloured suite to white in West Dean, West Sussex
Resurfacing coloured baths, basins and trays in white in West Dean, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
How we handle coloured bath resurfacing in West Dean
Everything is resurfaced where it stands, so there is no plumbing or tiling. A full suite is usually done in one to two days. Typical jobs include selling or letting a home with an old suite and a suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom, across whole bathroom suites, coloured basins and coloured shower trays.
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in West Sussex. Care for the new finish like a re-enamelled bath: mild cleaners and no suction mats.
- Where
- West Dean (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Repair or replace: which is better?
Swapping a coloured suite for a white one involves a plumber, a tiler and new taps. Resurfacing turns it white with everything left in place. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Why choose Surface Doctor in West Dean
- Same prices wherever you are
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- One-year guarantee on every repair
Take a look at our prices page or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
When a repair isn’t the answer
We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair won’t do:
- 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)
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
What we work on
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Whole bathroom suites
- Coloured basins
- Coloured shower trays
Common problems we fix in West Dean
Avocado, pampas and pink suites were everywhere in the 70s and 80s, and many are still sound. It’s typically the colour that dates them, not the condition.
Most people contact us when they notice one of these:
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- Faded or patchy colour
- A suite that does not match a new bathroom
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
Before booking anyone
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- How changes to the job are handled
- Who will actually do the work
- How to care for the finish
Work for landlords and builders
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in West Dean as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it usually costs far less than a refit.
How the visit works
We agree an arrival time beforehand. Once we are there, the work takes one to two days for a full suite in most cases. The room is left tidy and ready to use once it has cured.
- We protect the room and ventilate it.
- Each item is cleaned, degreased and any chips repaired.
- The surface is prepared and primed.
- The new white, or other colour, finish is sprayed on.
- We leave everything to cure, typically until the day after.
Before we arrive
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
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 without visiting.
Related advice
West Dean and the surrounding area
West Dean is about 4 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. Whether you’re in the middle of West Dean or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. West Dean is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we work. Our jobs stretch from West Dean to London (51 miles away).
All of PO18 is within our area. We also cover the places around West Dean: Singleton (1 mile east), Charlton (2 miles east), East Dean (3 miles east), Cocking (3 miles north) and Bepton (4 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (9 miles south-east), Chichester (4 miles south), Selsey (12 miles south), Littlehampton (13 miles south-east), Emsworth (8 miles south-west) and Rustington (13 miles south-east).
Landmarks near West Dean
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to West Dean CofE Primary School and The Parish Church of St Andrew and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Fishbourne station, roughly 4.8 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find Chichester Castle (4.5 miles south) and Museum of Gardening (under half a mile north-east). Not far away are Levin Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
DIY kit or professional repair?
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, it’s worth having it done properly.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair will not last.
West Dean: your questions answered
I rent my home. Can I book you?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
Can a coloured bath be made white?
Yes. It’s resurfaced in white where it stands.
What happens next?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote and the next dates we have.
Is there a guarantee?
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. We’ll explain what it covers when we quote.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Yes, almost always. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed quote without visiting.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Do I have to be there?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You do not need to watch us work.
Can pets and children be at home?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
Prices and what affects them
Resurfacing from £350. You’ll know the full cost before you book. We look at:
- Whether we combine several jobs
- The colour and finish to match
- What kind of damage it is
- The material
Instead of hourly rates, we price the entire job up front. Damage, material and access decide it.
Getting a price from pictures
You can take the pictures on your phone, there is no need for anything special. Ensure they show:
- Natural light rather than flash
- One picture of the whole suite
- Something in shot to show the size
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them over with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote. Quotes are free and no obligation.
What else we do in West Dean
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
