Newcastle upon Tyne · England
Bath Re-enamelling in Fenham
Damaged bath in Fenham? We put it right where it is, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Enamel that is lost its shine and feels rough
- Chips and rust in more than one place
Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacement only makes sense in a few cases: if the bath is cracked through, if you want a different size or shape, or if you’re refitting the whole room anyway. In most other cases, resurfacing is the better choice. Prices start from £350. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Fenham
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
See our full price list and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Bath re-enamelling in Fenham without replacing anything
The bath stays where it is, so your taps, tiles and plumbing are left alone. Most baths are done in one visit, with the bath ready to use the following day. We’re often asked to fix thin, worn enamel in places and an old resurfacing that’s failing, on Victorian roll-tops, cast iron baths and pressed steel baths.
You’re covered for a year from the day of the repair. Just call us if there is a problem and we’ll sort it.
- Area
- Fenham (NE4, NE5, NE15)
- County
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Landlords, agents and businesses in Fenham
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, so there is no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
What affects the price in Fenham
Resurfacing from £350. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price is based on:
- Doing more than one item at once
- The size and number of damaged areas
- How hard the colour is to match
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
We charge the same wherever you are, so there’s no premium for Fenham. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Getting a price from pictures
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage, and it saves a visit. Please include:
- Details of any past repairs
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
Most customers in Fenham 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.
Where we work around Fenham
Fenham is about 1 mile south-west of Newcastle upon Tyne, in Newcastle upon Tyne. We travel to homes and businesses in Fenham and nearby villages, so there’s no workshop to go to. Fenham is one of 63 towns and villages in Newcastle upon Tyne we cover.
All of NE4, NE5 and NE15 is within our area. Local streets include Cedar Road, Grange Road and Hall Avenue, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also work in Cowgate (1 mile north), Newcastle upon Tyne (1 mile north-east), Benwell (1 mile south-west), Slatyford (1 mile north-west) and Spital Tongues (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bensham (3 miles south-east), Carr Hill (4 miles south-east), Low Fell (4 miles south-east), Deckham (4 miles south-east), Sheriff Hill (4 miles south-east) and Low Team (3 miles south-east).
Around Fenham
Typical jobs here are in homes near Benwell Nature Park, Fox and Hounds pub and Sacred Heart Primary School. Other local landmarks include Church of St James and St Basil (under half a mile east), Newcastle University Library (1.8 miles east), Sacred Heart Catholic High School (within half a mile south-west) and Dame Allan's School (under half a mile south-east). For rail, the closest station is Metrocentre station, about 1.8 miles south. A little further out are County Borough of Newcastle upon Tyne (2.1 miles south-east) and Shefton Museum (1.6 miles east). For a walk, there is Bent Hill and Addison and Hedgefield Woods.
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Common problems we fix in Fenham
Enamel’s shine is only skin deep, and every scrub with an abrasive cleaner takes a little away. Eventually the surface turns porous and stains.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- An old resurfacing that is failing
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
- Brown or grey marks that don’t clean off
What your quote should include
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- If travel is included in the price
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that is the part we put right.
Roll-top and period baths
Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
Fenham: your questions answered
How long does re-enamelling take?
Typically a day, then it’s ready to use the following day. Deeply pitted baths may need a second day.
How soon can you come?
That depends on our diary for your area. Send pictures with your postcode and we’ll reply with the earliest dates.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
You will get a fixed quote back. There’s no obligation to book.
Do you cover the whole of Newcastle upon Tyne?
Across the UK, so Fenham is covered. Our prices are the same everywhere.
Can you resurface a pink bath in white?
Yes, white is the usual choice. Tell us what you’d like when you ask for a quote.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We carry out repairs for householders, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses.
Will the new finish last?
It depends on preparation, use and care. Properly prepared and looked after, it lasts well, and it’s guaranteed for a year.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we’re working in. We’ll let you know when it’s safe to use again.
The process
When we visit, we arrive at the time we’ve agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. The job typically takes most of the day. We tidy up before we leave and let you know when you can use it again.
- We mask and protect the room and ventilate it.
- The bath is cleaned, degreased and any chips or rust repaired.
- We key the surface and put on a bonding primer.
- We spray on the new enamel finish in several coats.
- The bath is left to cure and can normally be used the day after.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Clear the area around the damage
- Let us know about parking or access
Getting a price
For a price in Fenham, photos are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
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Honest limits
Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits:
- A metal bath with a through crack
- Plumbing leaks, which need a plumber
- Problems we can’t see until an old finish comes off
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.
What we work on
- Cast iron baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Victorian roll-tops
- Acrylic baths
- Pressed steel baths
How to look after the repair
Looking after the surface is easy:
- Store bottles off the bath
- A dripping tap should be fixed promptly
- Respect the curing time we give you
- Dry the bath after use to stop limescale
Give the finish its full curing time before using the bath. Then, gentle cleaning with a soft cloth is enough.
If a previous coating is starting to peel, do not pick at it. Water gets under it and the damage spreads, so it’s better to have it stripped and redone.
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