Sunderland · England
Coloured Bath Resurfacing for Whiteleas homes
Coloured bath resurfacing across Whiteleas and nearby, generally in one visit and guaranteed for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
Coloured bath resurfacing in Whiteleas, done in place
Most suites take one or two days. We resurface the bath, basin and tray in place, with no new plumbing or tiling. We work on coloured shower trays, coloured basins and avocado, pampas and pink baths, and the jobs we see most are a suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom and faded or patchy colour.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything isn’t right, ring us and we will come back. Care for the new finish like a re-enamelled bath: gentle cleaners, no suction mats.
- Where
- Whiteleas (NE34, SR6, NE36)
- County
- Sunderland
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is normally the cheaper route.
Repairing versus replacing in Whiteleas
Replacing a coloured suite involves new sanitaryware, a plumber and a tiler. Resurfacing turns it white without taking anything out. Prices start from £350. We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Whiteleas. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Whiteleas
- No extra charge for your area
- Work done at your home or business
- Generally one visit, start to finish
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
Take a look at our pricing or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
When to call us in Whiteleas
Coloured suites were fitted in huge numbers in the 1970s and 80s, and many are still sound. It’s typically the colour that dates them, not the condition.
If you can see any of these, send us a picture:
- A suite that does not match a new bathroom
- Faded or patchy colour
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
Comparing quotes
- How changes to the job are handled
- How long it needs to cure
- What prep work is covered
- What aftercare is recommended
How the visit works
Once we are through the door, we keep the work contained to the one room. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the job takes one to two days for a full suite, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- We protect the room and ventilate it.
- We clean, degrease and repair any chips.
- We key the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- We spray the new white (or other colour) finish.
- We leave everything to cure, usually until the following day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know about parking or access
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Let us know which floor the room is on
Ask for a price
To get a price, send a couple of pictures using our quote form or ring us. We’ll say immediately if a repair is the right fix.
Related advice
What affects the price in Whiteleas
Resurfacing from £350. Prices are worked out job by job, from your photos. What matters most is:
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- The material and finish
- Whether we combine several jobs
- How much damage there is
We don’t add extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Send photos for a quote
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Any details about the material
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them to us with your postcode, and you will get a fixed quote back. There’s no charge for the quote and no obligation.
Work for landlords and builders
For anyone letting property in or around Whiteleas, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send photos for each address and we will come back with a combined price.
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
What we can’t put right
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)
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think before you book.
Materials we repair
- Whole bathroom suites
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Coloured basins
- Coloured shower trays
Whiteleas questions
What do you need from me?
Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787.
Can you turn my avocado bath white?
Yes. We resurface it in white with it left in place.
What happens next?
You’ll get a fixed quote back, typically with dates to choose from. You are under no obligation.
How do I get a price for coloured bath resurfacing in Whiteleas?
Resurfacing from £350. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from photos. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
Will there be a smell?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, which is why we ventilate. It clears as the materials cure.
What about the toilet?
Ask us. A toilet bowl is constantly wet, so we will tell you what will last.
What areas do you cover?
We work UK-wide. Prices do not change with location.
Do you charge for travel?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
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About Whiteleas
Whiteleas is about 1 mile south of South Shields, in Sunderland. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. We work in all 75 towns and villages in Sunderland, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Whiteleas to Newcastle upon Tyne (about 9 miles away).
Our visits in NE34, SR6 and NE36 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether you live on Girtin Road, Benton Road and Nash Avenue or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. Nearby, we also work in Biddick Hall (1 mile west), Cleadon Park (1 mile north-east), West Harton (1 mile north-west), Harton (1 mile north-east) and Cleadon (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Sunderland (4 miles south), Washington (6 miles south-west), Houghton-le-Spring (8 miles south), Sunniside (4 miles south-east), Fulwell (3 miles south-east) and Hendon (5 miles south-east).
What’s near Whiteleas
Our customers here include homes close to St Mary with St Martin, St Wilfrid's RC College and South Shields Community School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is East Boldon station, about 1.1 miles south. Further afield, we also cover the area around Jarrow Hall (2.3 miles north-west) and South Tyneside District Hospital (0.6 miles north). Not far away are WWT Washington and Cleadon Hills.
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