York · England
Coloured suite to white in York
Coloured bath resurfacing in and around York: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
Coloured bath resurfacing in York without replacing anything
Everything is resurfaced where it stands, with no new plumbing or tiling. A full suite is typically done in one to two days. Whether it’s a suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom and faded or patchy colour, we can help, on coloured basins, whole bathroom suites and avocado, pampas and pink baths alike.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something is not right in that time, we come back and put it right. Look after the new finish like a re-enamelled bath: gentle cleaners, no suction mats.
Can I fix it myself?
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it will not stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
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What we’re called out for in York
Coloured suites were fitted in huge numbers in the 1970s and 80s, and many are still sound. The problem is generally the colour, not the bath.
If you can see any of these, send us a photo:
- A suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- Faded or patchy colour
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
What to look for in a quote
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- What happens if they find more damage
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
What a repair cannot fix
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- 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 photos and we will say what we think before you book.
Materials we work on in York
- Whole bathroom suites
- Coloured shower trays
- Coloured basins
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
Where we work around York
York is about 21 miles north-east of Leeds, in York. Jobs in York are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from pictures, and a technician at your door on the day. We cover 79 places across York. Our nearest city page is Leeds, about 21 miles away.
We work across the YO24, YO30, YO31 and YO26 postcode area. We regularly work on streets such as Station Road, St Helens Square and St Sampson's Square and the roads around them. Being close to the A19 and A59, York is easy for our repair technicians to reach. If you’re just outside York, we cover Bishophill (1 mile south-east), Hungate (1 mile east), Clementhorpe (1 mile south-east), Bootham (1 mile north) and Clifton (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Haxby (4 miles north), Strensall (6 miles north-east), Copmanthorpe (4 miles south-west), Dunnington (5 miles east), Upper Poppleton (3 miles north-west) and Bishopthorpe (3 miles south).
What’s near York
We visit homes around All Saints RC School, Roots (formerly The Bay Horse) pub and Queen Anne Grammar School. Other local landmarks include Scarcroft Primary School (0.5 miles south), St Olave's Church (under half a mile north-east) and Rowntree Park (1 mile south). York has its own railway station: York station. Well-known places in the area include York Castle (0.5 miles south-east) and Middlethorpe Without (2 miles south). Open spaces near York include Siward's Howe.
Work for landlords and builders
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, pictures and access details and we’ll handle the rest.
York: your questions answered
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Generally, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.
Can tenants book a repair?
Of course. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
The price is fixed for what the pictures show. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses across York.
Do you come to York?
Yes. We cover the whole UK and travel to York. Send us photos for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Is there a call-out fee?
There’s no separate call-out charge. Your fixed price includes everything.
Is it messy?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.
What we do, step by step
Arrival times are agreed in advance, so you are not left guessing. Once we’re there, the work takes a day or two, depending on how many items 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.
- We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- The new white, or other colour, finish is sprayed on.
- Once cured, normally by the day after, the suite is ready.
Before we arrive
- Open a window if you can
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
Getting a price
Most clients in York 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.
Advice
What coloured bath resurfacing costs
Resurfacing from £350. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we take into account:
- The material
- How easy the damage is to reach
- How many items we do on one visit
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. You’ll see the full price before booking, with no extras added later.
How to get a fixed price
Good pictures mean an accurate price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- The material, if you know it
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the suite, include your postcode and send them to us. You will get a fixed price, not an estimate.
Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacing a coloured suite means a plumber, a tiler and new taps. Refinishing it in white turns it white without taking anything out. Prices start from £350. There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Why choose Surface Doctor in York
- Typically one visit, start to finish
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- No need to remove anything
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
Take a look at our prices page or bath cost comparison.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
