Gateshead · England
Bath Re-enamelling in Whickham
Our technicians come to Whickham for full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing. Everything is done in place, and the work is guaranteed.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A coating lifting around the plughole
- A roll-top that is seen better days
About our bath re-enamelling in Whickham
After cleaning, repairing and priming, we spray on the new finish. The preparation is what makes it last, so we don’t cut corners on it. We work on basins & shower trays, pressed steel baths and Victorian roll-tops, and common reasons people contact us are several chips and rust patches and brown or grey marks that don’t clean off.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there is a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Area
- Whickham (NE16, NE11)
- Region
- Gateshead
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Visits start with a quick look at the job together, so there are no surprises. Then the area is sheeted and masked and we start. Allow the best part of a day, and we will tell you if anything changes.
- The bathroom is protected and ventilation set up.
- Old sealant is cut out and the bath is deep cleaned.
- Chips, rust and pitting are repaired.
- The surface is keyed and primed for the new finish.
- Several coats of finish are sprayed on, then it cures.
Getting ready for the visit
- Open a window if you can
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
Getting a price
There is no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: 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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Keeping it looking good
Most damage we see is avoidable. These habits help:
- Wipe the bath dry after use in hard water areas
- Keep suction mats out of the bath
- Leave the bath for the full curing time before using it
- Don’t let dyes or oils sit on the finish
Avoid hair dye, bath bombs and oils sitting on the surface, because they can mark the finish. Repair dripping taps promptly.
If a previous coating is starting to peel, don’t pick at it. Water gets under it and the damage spreads, so have it stripped and resurfaced.
What we cannot put right
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- A metal bath with a through crack
- A poorly supported acrylic bath, until it’s firmed up
- Holes rusted through the metal
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think before you book.
What we work on
- Basins & shower trays
- Pressed steel baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Acrylic baths
- Cast iron baths
DIY kit or professional repair?
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, it’s worth having it done properly.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
Repairing versus replacing in Whickham
When the bathroom is fine apart from the bath’s finish, resurfacing is the simplest answer. Tiles, panels and taps stay put. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. A repair usually costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Whickham
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Fixed prices from your photos
- Most jobs done in one visit
Take a look at our pricing and bath cost comparison.
Signs you need bath re-enamelling in Whickham
Sometimes it’s an earlier resurfacing that has failed, peeling around the waste or bubbling. Failing coatings are stripped back before we resurface.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
- An old resurfacing that is failing
- A coloured bath you want in white
- Enamel that is lost its shine and feels rough
Questions to ask before you book
- Who turns up on the day
- What aftercare is recommended
- How the colour is matched
- How long it needs to cure
FAQs for Whickham
Will there be fumes?
A little, during the work. We set up ventilation and the smell fades as it cures.
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged before the end of a tenancy.
Does the bath have to be removed?
Not at all. We work on the bath in place, with the room masked and ventilated.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Do you do work for letting agents?
We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Can you make a coloured bath white?
Yes. We can resurface a coloured bath in white, and the basin and toilet can be done too.
What does bath re-enamelling cost?
Prices start from £350. We give a fixed quote from your photos. Send a close-up and a photo of the entire item with your NE16 postcode.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Prices and what affects them
Resurfacing from £350. There is no area surcharge for Whickham. The price reflects:
- How hard the colour is to match
- What kind of damage it is
- Doing more than one item at once
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed quote from your pictures, so you know the cost before booking.
How to get a fixed quote
When you take your pictures, a few simple things make all the difference:
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- The material, if you know it
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Something in shot to show the size
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole bath, we can price the job.
Whickham and the surrounding area
Whickham is about 4 miles west of Gateshead, in Gateshead. Customers in Whickham get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from your photos, then a visit to do the work. Whickham is one of 49 places in Gateshead where we work.
We cover every part of the NE16 and NE11 postcode area and the streets around it. From The Square, Market Lane and Kestrel Mews or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. Main roads around Whickham include the A1 and B6316, which makes travel easy. Neighbouring places we cover include Swalwell (1 mile north), Sunniside (1 mile south), Street Gate (1 mile south), Fellside (2 miles south-west) and Scotswood (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Gateshead (4 miles east), Ryton (3 miles north-west), Felling (5 miles east), Crawcrook (4 miles west), Albany (6 miles south-east) and Rowlands Gill (3 miles south-west). Being one of Gateshead’s larger places, Whickham sees plenty of our work.
Around Whickham
In Whickham, that means homes near Church of St Mary, Whickham School and Front Street Community Primary School. Whickham’s nearest station is Metrocentre station, about 1.2 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Blaydon Urban District (1.8 miles north-west) and Newcastle upon Tyne Castle (3.3 miles north-east). Not far away are Addison and Hedgefield Woods.
Also in Whickham
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it relies on good support. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Roll-top and period baths
We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, with the outside refinished as well.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
