Gateshead · England

Bath Re-enamelling in Street Gate

We travel to Street Gate for full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing. Everything is done in place, and the work is guaranteed.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • A bath in a colour that no longer suits
  • Enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Need bath re-enamelling in Street Gate?

About our bath re-enamelling in Street Gate

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. Typical jobs include lots of chips and rust spots and stains that won’t shift, in cast iron baths, pressed steel baths and acrylic baths.

You are covered for a year from the day of the repair. Just call us if there is a problem and we’ll come back.

Where
Street Gate (NE16)
Region
Gateshead
Warranty
A year, on every repair
Quotes
From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Roll-top bath being refinished by a Surface Doctor technician

Street Gate and the surrounding area

Street Gate is about 1 mile south of Whickham, in Gateshead. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Our repair technicians cover 49 places in Gateshead.

Our technicians cover all of the NE16 postcode area. Streets in the area include Lilac Avenue, Pennyfine Road and Iris Walk. If you are just outside Street Gate, we cover Sunniside (1 mile west), Marley Hill (1 mile south-west), Fellside (1 mile west), Whickham (1 mile north) and Lobley Hill (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Gateshead (3 miles north-east), Blaydon (3 miles north-west), Ryton (5 miles north-west), Winlaton (3 miles north-west), Felling (5 miles north-east) and Crawcrook (6 miles north-west).

Around Street Gate

Our customers here include homes close to Washingwell Community Primary School, Whickham School and Whickham School. The nearest railway station is Dunston station, about 2.1 miles north-east. Further afield, we also cover the area around Metrocentre (2.2 miles north) and Saltwell Park Museum (2.9 miles north-east). Open spaces near Street Gate include Addison and Hedgefield Woods.

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Materials and what they mean for the repair

Pressed steel

Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.

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.

Common questions in Street Gate

Do you work in Street Gate?

Yes, we do. Technicians travel to Street Gate from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.

Can you re-enamel a roll-top bath?

Yes, frequently. The inside is resurfaced, and we can refinish the outside as well.

Is there a smell?

A little, during the work. Ventilation keeps it down, and it fades as the finish cures.

Is it safe with children and pets around?

On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, mainly so nothing gets touched before it has cured.

Are you accredited?

Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.

Do you do work for letting agents?

We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.

Do you charge for travel?

We don’t add a call-out fee. Your fixed price includes everything.

Will the price change on the day?

We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.

DIY kit or professional repair?

If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it will not stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.

The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.

The process

On the day itself, there is little for you to do. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we will get on with it. Most visits take a full day, including clearing up.

  1. We check the bath and agree the finish with you.
  2. Everything around the bath is masked and covered.
  3. The bath is degreased, repaired and keyed.
  4. We apply the primer and then the finish coats.
  5. We remove the masking, tidy up and give you the curing time.

Before we arrive

  • Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
  • Open a window if you can
  • Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing

Ask for a price

Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire bath, we can price the job.

Get a free quote

Related advice

What bath re-enamelling costs

Prices start from £350. Every quote is fixed and free. What we look at:

  • How easy the damage is to reach
  • Unusual colours or finishes
  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
  • How many items we do on one visit

We do not 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.

Getting a price from pictures

Good pictures mean an accurate price. Here’s what we find most useful:

  • Your postcode, so we can check dates
  • Details of any past repairs
  • Something in shot to show the size
  • One sharp close-up of the damage

For a price in Street Gate, 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.

Landlord and trade work in Street Gate

Letting agents often send us photos straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.

We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access and we will arrange it.

Looking after it afterwards

Nothing complicated is needed:

  • Have chips seen to early
  • Avoid suction-cup mats
  • Fix dripping taps quickly
  • Do not leave bottles, razors or sponges standing on the surface

Stick to mild, non-abrasive cleaners, avoid 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.

Repair or replace: which is better?

Replacing the bath means a plumber, removing a heavy bath, making good the walls and tiles and several days without a working bathroom. Re-enamelling renews the entire surface without moving it. Our bath re-enamelling starts 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.

What you get with us

  • We leave the room as we found it
  • Everything repaired in place
  • Free fixed quotes from pictures
  • Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface

Read our full price list or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.

What a repair cannot fix

We would rather lose a job than do one that won’t last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:

  • Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
  • Plumbing leaks, which need a plumber
  • A bath split right through the body

If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think before booking.

Surfaces we repair

  • Pressed steel baths
  • Acrylic baths
  • Cast iron baths
  • Victorian roll-tops
  • Basins & shower trays
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