Gateshead · England
Bath Re-enamelling in Gateshead
Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing in Gateshead, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
What your bath is made of matters
Cast iron
Re-enamelling suits cast iron baths perfectly. The body lasts for generations; only the enamel wears, so a new finish makes them look new again.
Acrylic
We resurface acrylic baths as well, with a coating system suited to acrylic. The bath needs to be firm and well supported.
About our bath re-enamelling in Gateshead
Cast iron and steel baths are ideal for re-enamelling, and we can resurface acrylic baths as well. The result is a smooth, even, glossy finish. Common call-outs are for enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough and brown or grey marks that don’t clean off, on Victorian roll-tops, acrylic baths and basins & shower trays.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something is not right in that time, we come back and put it right.
When to call us in Gateshead
The gloss on enamel is thin, and every scrub with an abrasive cleaner takes a little away. After years of use, the surface becomes porous and stains easily.
These are the problems we’re asked about most:
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
- A dull, rough surface that will not come clean
- A coloured bath you want in white
- A roll-top that’s seen better days
What your quote should include
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- Who will actually do the work
Aftercare tips
It’s all simple stuff, just a few sensible habits:
- Leave the bath for the full curing time before using it
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
- Wash away dyes and oils after use
- A quick wipe after use keeps limescale away
Use mild, non-abrasive cleaners, avoid suction bath mats, and keep bottles and razors off the surface.
On a worn bath, rust spots keep spreading and make the job bigger. Resurfacing before they spread keeps it simpler.
Repairing versus replacing in Gateshead
Replacing a cast iron bath is a big job: it’s very heavy, may need breaking up, and the replacement can be costly. Resurfacing in place avoids that entirely. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Gateshead. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Gateshead
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Fixed prices from your photos
- No extra charge for your area
Take a look at our full price list or bath cost comparison.
What affects the price in Gateshead
Resurfacing from £350. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we take into account:
- Doing more than one item at once
- The material and finish
- The size and number of damaged areas
- How easy the damage is to reach
A repair usually costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send photos and we’ll give you the exact figure.
How to get a fixed quote
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. It helps if you send:
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Details of any past repairs
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- A picture taken from further back
There’s no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
Can I fix it myself?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is generally the cheaper route.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
Common questions in Gateshead
Can you price it without visiting?
In nearly every case. If photos do not show enough, we will ask for another angle.
Someone resurfaced my bath and it’s peeling. Can you help?
Yes, we do this regularly. Stripping the old coating adds time, so it’s reflected in the quote.
Which areas do you work in?
Across the UK. Prices do not change with location.
Can you re-enamel a roll-top bath?
Yes, roll-tops are a big part of our work. The inside is resurfaced, and we can refinish the outside as well.
Will the bath be moved?
No. We resurface it in place, so nothing else is disturbed.
Does someone need to be in?
We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
How long does re-enamelling last?
A well-prepared finish lasts a long time if it’s looked after. Gentle cleaning, no suction mats.
Do the materials smell?
It depends on the job, but frequently a little. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum.
Work for landlords and builders
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Gateshead and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.
Also near Gateshead
What else we do in Gateshead
About Gateshead
Gateshead is in England. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. We work in 49 places in Gateshead.
Postcode districts we cover here: NE10, NE9, NE8 and NE11. Whether you live on Conway Square, Church Road and Milton Square or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Being close to the A1 and A167, Gateshead is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover include Deckham (1 mile north), Carr Hill (1 mile east), Sheriff Hill (1 mile south-east), Gateshead Fell (1 mile south-east) and Felling (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Blaydon (5 miles west), Whickham (4 miles west), Ryton (7 miles west), Winlaton (5 miles west), Crawcrook (8 miles west) and Albany (3 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Gateshead
Our customers here include homes close to Gateshead Jewish Academy for Girls, Hodkin Park and Carr Hill Community Primary School. You will also find Thomas Hepburn Community Academy (1.2 miles east) and Church of St George (under half a mile north-west). The closest station to Gateshead is Heworth station, roughly 1.4 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Royal Arcade (1.9 miles north) and Saltwell Park Museum (0.5 miles south-west).
- Local facilities include County Borough of Gateshead (1 mile north)
What we do, step by step
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room. 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 can get on with other things while we are there.
- We mask and protect the room and ventilate it.
- We clean and degrease the bath and repair any chips or rust.
- We key the surface and put on a bonding primer.
- Several coats of new finish are sprayed on.
- Once cured, normally by the next day, the bath is ready.
How to prepare
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
Get a quote
We price from photos so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through.
Advice
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
