Gateshead · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Highfield, Gateshead
Problem with your bath in Highfield? We repair it in place, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough
- A coating lifting around the plughole
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Pressed steel
Steel baths re-enamel well, once any rust has been treated. Steel frequently rusts by the plughole, so we check it carefully.
Acrylic
We resurface acrylic baths as well, using a system that bonds to acrylic. It must be solid and not flex underfoot for the finish to last.
Bath re-enamelling in Highfield, done in place
We re-enamel a lot of period and roll-top baths, which are heavy, hard to move and costly to replace. Doing them in place keeps an original feature. If you are dealing with a bath that stays dull however much you clean it and staining under the taps and around the waste, we can help, whatever the material.
You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Highfield as everywhere else we work.
- Location
- Highfield (NE39)
- Region
- Gateshead
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Honest limits
We will not take on work that will not last, so these are the limits:
- A metal bath with a through crack
- Holes rusted through the metal
- Plumbing leaks, which need a plumber
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we repair
- Cast iron baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Basins & shower trays
- Acrylic baths
- Pressed steel baths
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £350. Every quote is fixed and free. What we take into account:
- How many items we do on one visit
- Unusual colours or finishes
- The material
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Getting a price from photos
You can usually get a fixed quote without us visiting. To help us price it:
- What it’s made of, if you know
- A picture taken from further back
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Details of any past repairs
To get a price, send two or three pictures through our quote form or ring us. We’ll say immediately if a repair is the right fix.
Questions from Highfield
Will the price change on the day?
We will show you and explain before doing anything extra. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, so the repair is not disturbed while it cures.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We carry out repairs for householders, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses.
Can you change the colour of my bath?
Yes, white is the usual choice. Mention the colour you want when you send pictures.
Someone resurfaced my bath and it’s peeling. Can you help?
Yes. Stripping the old coating adds time, so it’s reflected in the quote.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.
Can tenants book a repair?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Just ensure the landlord agrees.
What does bath re-enamelling cost?
Prices start from £350. We give a fixed quote from your pictures. Send a close-up and a photo of the entire item and your postcode.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Highfield
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, pictures and access details and we’ll arrange it.
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, and the work is guaranteed.
Also near Highfield
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What we are called out for in Highfield
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.
People typically call us after spotting something like this:
- Wear marks under the taps
- A roll-top that is seen better days
- Several chips and rust patches
- An old resurfacing that’s failing
What your quote should include
- If travel is included in the price
- How long it needs to cure
- What aftercare is recommended
- What preparation is included
Where we work around Highfield
Highfield is about 3 miles south-west of Blaydon, in Gateshead. Whether you are in the middle of Highfield or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Highfield is one of 49 places in Gateshead where we work. We work right across the region, from Highfield to Newcastle upon Tyne (7 miles away).
All of NE39 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Smailes Lane, The Green and Cowell Grove, all of which we cover. If you are just outside Highfield, we cover Victoria Garesfield (1 mile south-west), Rowlands Gill (1 mile east), Hooker Gate (1 mile north-west), Lintzford (1 mile south) and High Spen (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Gateshead (7 miles east), Blaydon (3 miles north-east), Dunston (5 miles north-east), Whickham (3 miles north-east), Ryton (3 miles north) and Winlaton (3 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Highfield
Our customers here include homes close to St Patricks Church High Spen, Hookergate School and Highfield Community Primary School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Blaydon station, roughly 3.6 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Dunston Hill Hospital (4.5 miles east) and Prudhoe Castle (4.9 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Currock Hill and Addison and Hedgefield Woods.
How it works
On the day, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. Expect it to take the best part of a day. We clean up when we’re done and let you know when you can use it again.
- First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
- 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.
- We leave it to cure, and it’s generally ready the next day.
Before we arrive
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Let us know which floor the room is on
Get a quote
There’s no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
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Repairing versus replacing in Highfield
Replacement only makes sense in a few cases: a cracked-through bath, a change of size or shape, or a full refit. In most other cases, resurfacing is the better choice. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. Instead of hourly rates, we price the entire job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Highfield
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Fixed prices from your pictures
- One visit for most repairs
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
See our pricing and bath cost comparison.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
