Gateshead · England
Bath Repair in Felling
Fixed-price bath repair in Felling and the surrounding area, normally in one visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
Bath repair in Felling without replacing anything
We see every kind of bath damage: dropped-bottle chips, plughole rust, acrylic cracks and impact holes. All of it is repaired where the bath stands. Whether it’s impact holes in acrylic and rusty patches near the plughole, we can normally put it right, whatever the material.
A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Where
- Felling (NE10, NE8)
- Region
- Gateshead
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What your bath is made of matters
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. There’s no rust, but cracks, holes and scratches happen, and cracks need support from behind to stay fixed.
Pressed steel
Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Exposed steel rusts fast, particularly by the plughole, so repair chips early.
Your questions about bath repair in Felling
Is a bath repair durable?
It should, as long as the bath is firm and the area was prepared well. It’s covered by our one-year guarantee.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
The price is fixed for what the pictures show. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
How do I get a price for bath repair in Felling?
Prices start from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from photos. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
Do I have to be there?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit generally costs less than separate visits. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.
What information do you need?
Just pictures, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, access to the room.
Can a cracked acrylic bath be fixed?
Usually, yes, as long as we can get to the back of the crack to support it. Check under the bath panel, or send us a photo.
How it works
Once we’re through the door, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. We mask off everything nearby, the job takes two to three hours for most chips, depending on what we find, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- First, we check the damage against your pictures and agree the plan.
- Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
- The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
How to prepare
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Make sure the area is dry
Getting a price
You don’t need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.
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Can I fix it myself?
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it will not stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
How to care for the repair
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. A few tips:
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- Have new chips seen to early
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
Look after the repair the same way as the bath: a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs. Avoid scourers and gritty cream cleaners.
Rust under enamel spreads surprisingly quickly. Left for months, a small chip can grow into a large rust patch, so it pays to deal with it early.
Other services in Felling
Landlords, agents and businesses in Felling
For anyone letting property in or around Felling, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send pictures for each address and we will come back with a combined price.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Felling as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it usually costs far less than a refit.
Signs you need bath repair in Felling
Many chips happen while the bathroom is being fitted. Tradespeople drop tools and tiles into the bath, and the damage isn’t always spotted until later. We repair snagging damage like this regularly.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Holes from dropped items
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Chips along the edge of the bath
Comparing quotes
- How long it needs to cure
- Whether they match the colour on site
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- What protection goes down before work starts
About Felling
Felling is about 1 mile east of Gateshead, in Gateshead. Jobs in Felling are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from photos, then a visit to do the work. Felling is one of 49 places in Gateshead where we work.
We work across NE10 and NE8. That includes homes on High Street, Swards Road and Crowhall Lane. We also cover the places around Felling: Heworth (1 mile south-east), Pelaw (1 mile east), Carr Hill (1 mile west), Leam Lane Estate (1 mile south-east) and Deckham (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Blaydon (6 miles west), Dunston (3 miles west), Whickham (5 miles west), Ryton (8 miles west), Winlaton (6 miles west) and Crawcrook (9 miles west). Felling is among the bigger towns we cover in Gateshead.
Local landmarks in Felling
In Felling, that means homes near Hodkin Park, Thomas Hepburn Community Academy and Thomas Hepburn Community Academy. Also close by are Church of St Patrick (under half a mile north-west) and The Drive Community Primary School (under half a mile east). Felling has its own railway station: Heworth station. Well-known places in the area include Royal Arcade (2.3 miles north-west) and North East Bus Museum (0.9 miles east). For a walk, there’s WWT Washington.
- Local facilities include County Borough of Gateshead (1.6 miles north-west)
What a repair can’t fix
A repair isn’t always the answer, and we’ll tell you before we start. We cannot fix:
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we can’t get to from below
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.
What we work on
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
Repair or replace in Felling?
A new bath costs more than the bath itself: taking out the old one, plumbing, tiling, a panel and redecorating. A repair is one job, done in one visit. Our bath repair starts from £95. We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Felling. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Felling
- A fixed quote before booking
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Same prices wherever you are
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
Take a look at our full price list or bath cost comparison.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
