Gateshead · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Gateshead
Damaged bath in Gateshead? We put it right where it is, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Rust spots around the plughole
- A chipped rim or side
Bath repair at your home in Gateshead
We repair enamelled steel, cast iron and acrylic baths. Each material is repaired a little differently: metal baths need any rust dealt with first, and acrylic cracks need support from behind. We work on acrylic, cast iron enamel and whirlpool & spa baths, and the jobs we see most are chips along the edge of the bath and scratches you can feel with a fingernail.
Peace of mind is built in: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we explain what it covers before booking.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. 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.
It’s natural to want to try a repair 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.
What a repair can’t fix
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
About Gateshead
Gateshead is in England. Clients in Gateshead get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from photos, then a visit to do the work. Our technicians cover all 49 towns and villages across Gateshead, from the larger towns to small villages.
We work across the NE10, NE9, NE8 and NE11 postcode area. We regularly work on streets such as Conway Square, Church Road and Milton Square and the roads around them. Being close to the A1 and A167, Gateshead is easy for our technicians to reach. Neighbouring places we cover include Deckham (1 mile north), Carr Hill (1 mile east), Sheriff Hill (1 mile south-east), Gateshead Fell (1 mile south-east) and Felling (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Blaydon (5 miles west), Whickham (4 miles west), Ryton (7 miles west), Winlaton (5 miles west), Crawcrook (8 miles west) and Albany (3 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Gateshead
Around Gateshead, we work in homes near Gateshead Jewish Academy for Girls, Hodkin Park and Carr Hill Community Primary School, among other places. Nearby too are Thomas Hepburn Community Academy (1.2 miles east) and Church of St George (under half a mile north-west). Gateshead’s nearest station is Heworth station, about 1.4 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Royal Arcade (1.9 miles north) and Saltwell Park Museum (0.5 miles south-west).
- Parks and local facilities nearby include County Borough of Gateshead (1 mile north)
Gateshead questions
How soon can you come?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. Send pictures with your postcode and we’ll reply with the earliest dates.
What does bath repair cost?
Repairs from £95. Because every job differs, we price from photos. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
How long before I can use the bath?
Typically the day after. We confirm the time before we leave.
Is there a guarantee?
All our work carries a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Do you cover the whole of Gateshead?
The entire UK, including all of Gateshead. Just include your postcode and we will offer you dates.
Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?
Frequently, if there is access underneath. We back the hole, fill it and refinish the surface.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Generally, yes. Tell us what was done before.
Will the repair last?
Yes, if it’s prepared properly and the bath is sound. It’s covered by our one-year guarantee.
Towns and villages near Gateshead
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Landlords, agents and businesses in Gateshead
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, photos and access details.
Repair or replace: which is better?
A new bath costs more than the bath itself: removal and disposal, plumbing, a new panel, tiling and decorating. With a repair, it’s one visit and one price. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access.
Why book with us
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Same prices wherever you are
- A year’s guarantee on all work
See our pricing or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
How the visit works
The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can carry on at home. Protection goes down first, then the job itself takes a few hours. Before we leave, we explain how soon it can be used and how to look after it.
- We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and rust.
- The chip or crack is filled, then sanded level with the bath.
- We tint the finish on the day to suit your bath’s shade of white or colour.
- We build up the finish and polish it into the surrounding enamel.
- We leave it to cure; you can usually use the bath the following day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Make sure the area is dry
- Have a window or extractor fan available
Get a quote
Send us a picture of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, and tell us you are in Gateshead, and we will reply with a fixed price.
Related advice
Do you need bath repair in Gateshead?
Glass and heavy bottles cause more chips than anything else. Fittings cause damage too: water collects there, so chips nearby rust quickly.
The things customers usually mention when they call are:
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
- Holes from dropped items
What to look for in a quote
- How the colour is matched
- Who will actually do the work
- Whether the price covers travel
- What preparation is included
How we price bath repair
Prices start from £95. We don’t charge extra for travel to Gateshead. The price comes down to:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- How easy the damage is to reach
- What kind of damage it is
- The material and finish
A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send pictures and you will get a fixed figure.
Getting a price from photos
Good pictures mean an accurate price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
For a price in Gateshead, photos are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
How to care for the repair
Most damage we see is avoidable. A few tips:
- Do not leave razors or cans standing in the bath
- Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
A repaired bath needs no special treatment. Skip bleach and gritty creams.
A chip on a metal bath shouldn’t be left. Water gets to the metal and rust starts, turning a quick repair into a bigger one.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
