Kent · England
Coloured Bath Resurfacing for Whitstable homes
Resurfacing coloured baths, basins and trays in white for homes and businesses in Whitstable and across Kent. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A suite that does not match a new bathroom
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
Where we work around Whitstable
Whitstable is about 6 miles north-west of Canterbury, in Kent. Customers in Whitstable get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from photos, then a visit to do the work. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our nearest city page is London, about 50 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here: CT5. That includes homes on High Street, Station Road and Cranleigh Gardens. Whitstable is on the A299 and A2990, which makes it straightforward to reach. We also cover the places around Whitstable: Tankerton (1 mile north-east), Chestfield (1 mile east), Swalecliffe (2 miles east), Radfall (2 miles south-east) and Yorkletts (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (6 miles south-east), Margate (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles west), Faversham (7 miles west), Herne Bay (5 miles east) and Minster (11 miles north-west).
Near you in Whitstable
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Church of St John (Methodist), The Whitstable School and Foxes Cross Bottom, among other places. Other local landmarks include Whitstable Junior School (under half a mile north-west) and Whitstable Social Club pub (within half a mile north-west). Whitstable has its own railway station: Whitstable station. Further afield, we also cover the area around Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (1 mile north-east) and Tankerton Castle (0.8 miles north). For a walk, there is West Blean and Thornden Woods.
Coloured bath resurfacing in Whitstable, done in place
Most suites take one or two days. Everything is resurfaced where it stands, with no new plumbing or tiling. Typical jobs include selling or letting a home with an old suite and a suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom, on whole bathroom suites, avocado, pampas and pink baths and coloured shower trays.
Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote. Treat it like any resurfaced bath: gentle cleaners, no suction mats.
- Location
- Whitstable (CT5)
- Region
- Kent
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is typically cheaper.
What we do, step by step
Once we are through the door, we keep the work contained to the one room. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the job takes a day or two, depending on how many items, depending on what we find, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- The room is protected and ventilated.
- Each item is cleaned, degreased and any chips repaired.
- We prepare 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
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
Ask for a price
Email us photos of the damage and one of the whole item, and tell us you’re in Whitstable, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
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Honest limits
A repair is not always the answer, and we’ll tell you before we start. We can’t 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)
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer.
Materials we work on in Whitstable
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Whole bathroom suites
- Coloured shower trays
- Coloured basins
Why repair rather than replace?
Swapping a coloured suite for a white one involves new sanitaryware, a plumber and a tiler. Refinishing it in white turns it white without taking anything out. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. A repair usually costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send pictures and we’ll give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Whitstable
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Most jobs done in one visit
Read our full price list and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Signs you need coloured bath resurfacing in Whitstable
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.
The things clients usually mention when they call are:
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- Faded or patchy colour
- A suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom
Comparing quotes
- What protection goes down before work starts
- What prep work is covered
- What aftercare is recommended
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
Landlords, agents and businesses in Whitstable
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Whitstable use us as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it usually costs far less than a refit.
Nearby places to Whitstable
Other services in Whitstable
How we price coloured bath resurfacing
Resurfacing from £350. Each job gets its own fixed quote. These are the things that affect it:
- How much damage there is
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- How hard the colour is to match
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. You’ll see the full price before you book.
How to get a fixed price
We price nearly every job from photos. This is what we need:
- A wider photo showing the whole suite
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed quote without visiting.
Whitstable questions
What about the toilet?
Ask us. The inside of a bowl is always wet and scrubbed, so we’ll tell you what will last.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Do you cover the whole of Kent?
Across the UK, so Whitstable is covered. Our prices are the same everywhere.
Will you leave a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we are working in. We will tell you when the room can be used again.
How quickly can you book me in?
Your quote comes with available dates. If it’s urgent, say so and we will do what we can.
Are there extra charges for Whitstable?
We don’t add a call-out fee. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners in Whitstable.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
