Gateshead · England
Bath Repair for Follingsby homes
Damaged bath in Follingsby? We repair it in place, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
Bath repair in Follingsby, done in place
Most of our bath repairs take a few hours, and you can normally bathe again the next day. You will not need a plumber or tiler, because the bath does not move. Common call-outs are for an old repair that has yellowed or come loose and a hole punched through by something heavy, on pressed steel enamel, cast iron enamel and whirlpool & spa baths.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something isn’t right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Where
- Follingsby (NE10)
- Region
- Gateshead
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
The process
From the moment we arrive, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the job takes two to three hours for most chips, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the next day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Open a window if you can
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
Getting a price
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them to us with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed quote back. There is no charge for the quote and no obligation.
Advice
Different materials, different repairs
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are thick and very strong, finished with fired enamel. A chip down to the iron can rust, but the body of the bath lasts a very long time, so it’s always worth repairing.
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Common problems we fix in Follingsby
A bath gets knocked about more than you’d think: bottles, shower heads and razors are dropped every day, and fittings press hard against the enamel. Sooner or later, most baths pick up a chip.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Chips caused by builders
- Chips on the rim or sides
What your quote should include
- What aftercare is recommended
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- How the room is protected while they work
- Whether the price covers travel
Questions from Follingsby
When can you do it?
Your quote comes with available dates. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Just add the extra items to your pictures and we’ll quote them together.
Can you repair a crack in an acrylic bath?
Generally, yes, if we can reach the underside to reinforce it. Check under the bath panel, or send us a picture.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners.
Will it make a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.
How long before I can use the bath?
Most baths can be used the next day. We will tell you the exact curing time when we finish.
Will the price change on the day?
If we find something the photos didn’t show, we explain it first. The price only changes if you agree.
Can you quote from pictures?
Yes, almost always. Clear photos let us give you a fixed price without visiting.
Other services in Follingsby
Landlord and trade work in Follingsby
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, photos and access details and we will arrange it.
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
Aftercare tips
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
- Check that an acrylic bath does not move when you stand in it
There is nothing special to do after a repair, beyond gentle cleaning. Avoid bleach-based and gritty cleaners.
If water is getting through a crack, stop using the bath. Water under the bath can damage the floor and the ceiling below.
About Follingsby
Follingsby is about 2 miles south of Hebburn, in Gateshead. Wherever you are in the NE10 postcode area, we come to you. Follingsby is one of 49 places in Gateshead we cover. Our nearest city page is Newcastle upon Tyne, about 6 miles away.
Our technicians cover all of the NE10 postcode area and the streets around it. From Follingsby Avenue, Follingsby Close and White Rose Way or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. If you’re just outside Follingsby, we cover Leam Lane Estate (1 mile west), Usworth (1 mile south-west), Pelaw (1 mile north-west), Bill Quay (1 mile north-west) and Heworth (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Gateshead (3 miles west), Blaydon (8 miles west), Dunston (5 miles west), Whickham (7 miles west), Ryton (10 miles west) and Winlaton (8 miles west).
What’s near Follingsby
Our clients here include homes close to Heworth Grange School, White Mere Community Primary School and Saint Andrew's Church. The closest station to Follingsby is Heworth station, about 1.8 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include North East Bus Museum (1.1 miles north-west) and Galleries Shopping Centre (2.7 miles south). The countryside around Follingsby includes WWT Washington.
What a repair cannot fix
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair will not do:
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we cannot get to from below
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Materials we repair
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
DIY repairs versus a professional job
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
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.
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. You’ll know the full cost before booking. We take into account:
- How many areas need work
- What the surface is made of
- What kind of damage it is
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send photos and you will get a fixed figure.
How to get a fixed price
You can take the pictures on your phone, there is no need for anything special. Make sure they show:
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three pictures through our quote form or ring us. We will tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
