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Coloured Bath Resurfacing in West Thorney

Our technicians come to West Thorney for resurfacing coloured baths, basins and trays in white. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • Faded or patchy colour
  • A suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Coloured bath resurfacing for West Thorney homes

How we handle coloured bath resurfacing in West Thorney

A full suite is usually done in one to two days. Everything is resurfaced where it stands, with no new plumbing or tiling. Typical jobs include a suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom and faded or patchy colour, in avocado, pampas and pink baths, coloured shower trays and coloured basins.

Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do. Treat it like any resurfaced bath: mild cleaners and no suction mats.

Basin with yellowed glaze resurfaced to a clean white finish
Where
West Thorney (PO10)
Region
West Sussex
Cover
A year, on every repair
Price
From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
Call
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026

Landlord and trade work in West Thorney

For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.

Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in West Sussex and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which matters when someone is living in the home.

West Thorney: your questions answered

Is a repair better than a new one?

Generally, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we will say so.

Is my repair covered?

Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.

What about the toilet?

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

Is it messy?

Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.

Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?

Yes, we often do. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.

Will the price change on the day?

The price is fixed for what the photos show. If there’s more, we will tell you before starting.

Do you do work for letting agents?

Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as householders in West Thorney.

How do I book?

A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. Then we’ll agree a date.

Prices and what affects them

Resurfacing from £350. You will know the full cost before booking. We look at:

  • The material
  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
  • Unusual colours or finishes
  • Where the damage is and how we get to it

The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. The full price is agreed before booking.

Quotes from your photos

It only takes a minute to photograph the damage. Please include:

  • A clear, close picture of the problem area
  • Any details about the material
  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size

Most customers in West Thorney get their price from photos. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.

When to call us in West Thorney

Avocado, pampas and pink suites were everywhere in the 70s and 80s, and many are still sound. The problem is normally the colour, not the bath.

Look out for these signs:

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

What to look for in a quote

  • Whether they match the colour on site
  • Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
  • Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
  • What prep work is covered

Choosing a repair company

What a repair can’t fix

To be straight with you, some problems need a different 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)

Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly before you book.

What we work on

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

Should I try a DIY kit first?

DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.

The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. 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.

West Thorney and nearby

West Thorney is about 5 miles south-east of Havant, in West Sussex. Wherever you are in the PO10 postcode area, we come to you. West Thorney is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we work. Our jobs stretch from West Thorney to London (about 59 miles away).

We cover every part of PO10. Nearby, we also work in Thorney Island (1 mile north-west), Tye (2 miles west), Southbourne (2 miles north), North Hayling (2 miles west) and Northney (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (10 miles east), Chichester (6 miles east), Selsey (8 miles south-east), Emsworth (3 miles north-west), Portfield (7 miles east) and Yapton (13 miles east).

Landmarks near West Thorney

We visit homes around The Parish Church of St Nicholas, Bourne Community College and Eames Farm. The nearest railway station is Southbourne station, roughly 2.2 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Emsworth Museum (2.5 miles north-west) and Warblington Castle (3.1 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Nutborne Marshes.

Map of West Thorney © OpenStreetMap contributors

Repairing versus replacing in West Thorney

Replacing a coloured suite means new sanitaryware, a plumber and a tiler. Refinishing it in white changes the colour with everything left in place. Our coloured bath resurfacing starts from £350. Set against the cost of replacement, repairing generally costs far less, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.

Why us?

  • CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
  • Dust sheets down, tidy finish
  • Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
  • Straight answers about what a repair can do

See our prices page or bath cost comparison.

How the visit works

A typical visit goes like this: we arrive at the agreed slot, protect everything around the work area, carry out the work and tidy away. Allow a day or two, depending on how many items. Before leaving, we tell you when it can be used and how to care for it.

  1. The room is protected and ventilated.
  2. Each item is cleaned, degreased and any chips repaired.
  3. We key 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 following day.

Preparing for the visit

  • Open a window if you can
  • Tell us about parking, stairs or access
  • Let the surface dry out before the visit

Get a quote

Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them to us with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price. There is no charge for the quote and you’re under no obligation.

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