Gateshead · England
Bath Re-enamelling in High Spen
Fixed-price bath re-enamelling in High Spen and the surrounding area, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A roll-top that’s seen better days
- Chips and rust in more than one place
Bath re-enamelling in High Spen without replacing anything
When a bath is structurally fine but worn out on the surface, re-enamelling is generally the most cost-effective option. It avoids removal, plumbing and re-tiling. If you’re dealing with an original cast iron bath that needs restoring and a coating lifting around the plughole, we can usually put it right.
Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do.
- Where
- High Spen (NE39)
- Region
- Gateshead
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Landlords, agents and businesses in High Spen
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in High Spen use us as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it normally costs far less than a refit.
How it works
You don’t need to empty the room beforehand. Everything we use comes in the van with us, put protection down 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.
- The room is masked, protected and ventilated.
- Next we degrease the bath and fix chips and rust spots.
- We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- We spray several coats of new enamel finish.
- The bath is left to cure and can usually be used the day after.
How to prepare
- Open a window if you can
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
Ask for a price
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed price back. Quotes are free and no obligation.
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Repairs by material
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are the classic candidate for re-enamelling. They’re built to last, and only the surface wears, so resurfacing gives them a new life.
Roll-top and period baths
Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
Prices and what affects them
Resurfacing from £350. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we look at:
- The material
- How hard the colour is to match
- Doing more than one item at once
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
We don’t add extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Quotes from your pictures
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what we need:
- Where you are, by postcode
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
- Something in shot to show the size
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of photos through our quote form or ring us. We will say right away whether it can be repaired.
When a repair isn’t the answer
It helps to know what we can’t do too:
- Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
- A bath that is rusted through
- A cast iron or steel bath that’s cracked right through
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Materials we repair
- Acrylic baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Victorian roll-tops
- Pressed steel baths
- Cast iron baths
Towns and villages near High Spen
Also in High Spen
What we’re called out for in High Spen
In hard water areas, limescale and the cleaning it needs wear enamel faster, and gritty cleaners are the worst culprits.
These are the problems we are asked about most:
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
- Chips and rust in more than one place
- Wear marks under the taps
- Stains that won’t shift
What your quote should include
- How your room will be protected
- How the colour is matched
- What aftercare is recommended
- What happens if they find more damage
DIY repairs versus a professional job
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair will not last.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
High Spen: your questions answered
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. The price only changes if you agree.
Do the materials smell?
There may be a mild smell during the work.
Do you need to take the bath out?
No. It’s re-enamelled where it stands, so nothing else is disturbed.
Is there a smell?
There is some smell while the coating is applied, which is why we ventilate the bathroom. It fades as the coating cures.
Is repairing better than replacing?
In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it is not worth repairing, we will tell you.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Most of the time. Let us know what was used before and we’ll plan for it.
How durable is a resurfaced bath?
It depends on preparation, use and care. Properly prepared and looked after, it lasts well, and it’s guaranteed for a year.
Can you do the outside of a roll-top?
Yes, roll-tops are a big part of our work. The inside is resurfaced, and we can refinish the outside as well.
Our work in High Spen
High Spen is about 3 miles south-west of Blaydon, in Gateshead. Wherever you are in the NE39 postcode area, we come to you. High Spen is one of 49 places in Gateshead where we work. You can also see our page for Newcastle upon Tyne, about 7 miles away.
We work across NE39. That includes homes on Glossop Street, Collingdon Road and South Street. Neighbouring places we cover include Hooker Gate (1 mile south), Highfield (1 mile south-east), Barlow (1 mile north-east), Victoria Garesfield (1 mile south) and Greenside (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Gateshead (8 miles east), Blaydon (3 miles north-east), Dunston (6 miles east), Whickham (4 miles east), Ryton (3 miles north-east) and Winlaton (3 miles north-east).
Around High Spen
Around High Spen, we work in homes near St Patricks Church High Spen, Hookergate School and High Spen Primary School. High Spen’s nearest station is Wylam station, roughly 3.1 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Ryton Urban District (2.7 miles north) and Prudhoe Castle (3.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Currock Hill and Addison and Hedgefield Woods.
Repair or replace in High Spen?
Replacing a bath usually involves a plumber, a fitter and a tiler. Re-enamelling takes one technician and generally one day, with the bath ready the day after. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. 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.
Why us?
- No need to remove anything
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Colour-matched on site
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
Take a look at our prices page and bath cost comparison.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
