Gateshead · England
Bath Re-enamelling in Follingsby
Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing in Follingsby, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
- A dull, rough surface that will not come clean
Bath re-enamelling at your home in Follingsby
Many of the baths we re-enamel are period roll-tops, which are heavy, hard to move and costly to replace. Resurfacing them in place keeps the original bath. We regularly repair acrylic baths, cast iron baths and Victorian roll-tops, and people most frequently call us about thin, worn enamel in places and enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months in Follingsby and everywhere else. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Area
- Follingsby (NE10)
- Area hub
- Gateshead
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
When we would advise against a repair
Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits:
- Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
- Anything hidden under an old coating, until we remove it
- A bath split right through the body
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Materials we repair
- Basins & shower trays
- Victorian roll-tops
- Acrylic baths
- Cast iron baths
- Pressed steel baths
Keeping it looking good
Nothing complicated is needed:
- Never use suction bath mats
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
- Wipe the bath dry after use in hard water areas
- Don’t leave bottles, razors or sponges standing on the surface
Use mild, non-abrasive cleaners, don’t use suction bath mats, and don’t leave bottles or razors standing on the surface.
The longer worn enamel is left, the rougher it gets, and any rust spreads underneath. Resurfacing sooner means less repair work first.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it won’t stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
What happens on the day
You do not need to empty the room beforehand. Everything we use comes in the van with us, lay protective sheets and start once you are happy with the plan. Most jobs take a full day, and you’re welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- We check the bath and agree the finish with you.
- Taps, tiles and the floor are masked off.
- We degrease the bath, fix any damage and key the surface.
- We apply the primer and then the finish coats.
- We remove the masking, tidy up and give you the curing time.
How to prepare
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
Getting a price
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them over with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed price back. There’s no charge for the quote and no obligation.
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What else we do in Follingsby
Where we work around Follingsby
Follingsby is about 2 miles south of Hebburn, in Gateshead. Our repair technicians come to homes and businesses in Follingsby and nearby villages, so you do not need to take anything anywhere. We cover 49 places across Gateshead. We work right across the region, from Follingsby to Newcastle upon Tyne (about 6 miles away).
Postcode districts we cover here: NE10. We regularly work on streets such as Follingsby Avenue, Follingsby Close and White Rose Way and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover include Leam Lane Estate (1 mile west), Usworth (1 mile south-west), Pelaw (1 mile north-west), Bill Quay (1 mile north-west) and Heworth (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Gateshead (3 miles west), Blaydon (8 miles west), Dunston (5 miles west), Whickham (7 miles west), Ryton (10 miles west) and Winlaton (8 miles west).
Landmarks near Follingsby
Around Follingsby, we work in homes near Heworth Grange School, White Mere Community Primary School and Saint Andrew's Church. The nearest railway station is Heworth station, about 1.8 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include North East Bus Museum (1.1 miles north-west) and Galleries Shopping Centre (2.7 miles south). For a walk, there’s WWT Washington.
FAQs for Follingsby
How do I book?
Some photos, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, access to the room.
Is it messy?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.
Will the bath be moved?
No, it stays where it is. Everything is done in your bathroom, with the room protected and ventilated.
How much does bath re-enamelling cost in Follingsby?
Prices start from £350. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from photos. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
What happens next?
You’ll get a fixed quote back. You’re under no obligation.
Can you quote from pictures?
Nearly always. If pictures don’t show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.
Can you make a coloured bath white?
Yes. We can resurface a coloured bath in white, and we can do the rest of the suite as well.
Can you fix a peeling bath coating?
Yes, we do this regularly. Stripping the old coating adds time, so it’s reflected in the quote.
How we price bath re-enamelling
Prices start from £350. You won’t pay by the hour. The price is based on:
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- The material and finish
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Doing more than one item at once
Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access.
Quotes from your photos
We price nearly every job from photos. This is what to send:
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- A photo taken from further back
- Any details about the material
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
To get a price, send a couple of photos using our quote form or ring us. We’ll tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
Should you replace it?
If the bath is sound, re-enamelling is normally much cheaper than replacing it, once you add removal, plumbing, tiling and decorating to the price of a new bath. It’s also far quicker. Prices start from £350. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Follingsby
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Work done at your home or business
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Colour mixed on the day to match
Take a look at our full price list or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Work for landlords and builders
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
If you manage property in Follingsby, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Send pictures for each one and we’ll price them together.
What your bath is made of matters
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it relies on good support. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
