Gateshead · England
Bath chip & crack repair in High Friarside, Gateshead
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths at your home in High Friarside, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips caused by builders
- A chipped rim or side
Bath repair in High Friarside, done in place
Small damage on a bath is worth repairing early. Exposed metal on enamelled baths soon rusts, and on acrylic, a crack keeps spreading while the bath flexes. Repairing it stops the damage getting worse. Typical jobs include hairline or through cracks in acrylic and chips caused by builders, on pressed steel enamel, acrylic and roll-top & freestanding.
Every repair is covered by a one-year guarantee.
- Location
- High Friarside (NE16)
- County
- Gateshead
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Common questions in High Friarside
Is a bath repair durable?
A properly prepared repair should last a long time, and ours come with a one-year guarantee. Gentle cleaning helps it last.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
How soon can you come?
That depends on our diary for your area. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.
Can you price it without visiting?
Nearly always. If pictures don’t show enough, we will ask for another angle.
Can you repair a crack in an acrylic bath?
Typically, yes, if we can reach the underside to reinforce it. Take off the bath panel and check, or send us a photo.
Do you repair coloured baths?
Yes. We mix the colour on the day to match, including pastel and older colours.
Can you redo an old repair?
Yes. We take out the old repair and do it properly. Tell us about it when you send pictures.
How long before I can use the bath?
Most baths can be used the day after. We will tell you the exact curing time when we finish.
For landlords and businesses
We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, photos and access details and we will arrange it.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
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What we do, step by step
We turn up when we said we would, introduces themselves and checks the damage against your pictures first. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before we open a single tin. The work itself takes two to three hours for most chips, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or rust.
- We fill the damage and sand it flush with the surrounding surface.
- We mix the colour on the day to match your bath’s exact shade.
- We apply the finish coats and polish the repair so it blends in.
- The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the day after.
Before we arrive
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Have a window or extractor fan available
Get a quote
Send us a photo of the damage and one of the entire item, and tell us you are in High Friarside, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
Related advice
Different materials, different repairs
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. There is no rust, but cracks, holes and scratches happen, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.
Cast iron
Cast iron is heavy and rigid, finished with fired enamel. A chip down to the iron can rust, but the bath itself lasts for generations, so it’s always worth repairing.
High Friarside and nearby
High Friarside is about 3 miles north of Annfield Plain, in Gateshead. Jobs in High Friarside are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from photos, and a technician at your door on the day. We work in all 49 towns and villages in Gateshead, from the larger towns to small villages. Our jobs stretch from High Friarside to Newcastle upon Tyne (7 miles away).
Jobs in NE16 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. We regularly work on streets such as Syke Road, Briardene and Ord Drive and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover include Lintz (1 mile east), Burnopfield (1 mile east), Lintzford (1 mile north-west), Rowlands Gill (1 mile north) and Crookgate Bank (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Gateshead (7 miles north-east), Blaydon (4 miles north), Dunston (5 miles north-east), Whickham (4 miles north-east), Ryton (5 miles north) and Winlaton (4 miles north).
Local landmarks in High Friarside
Around High Friarside, we work in homes near St James, Hookergate School and Burnopfield Primary School. High Friarside’s nearest station is Blaydon station, roughly 4.5 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Derwentside (2.6 miles south) and Dunston Hill Hospital (4.5 miles north-east). The countryside around High Friarside includes Addison and Hedgefield Woods and Currock Hill.
When a repair isn’t the answer
Some jobs aren’t right for a repair, for example:
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we work on in High Friarside
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
Looking after it afterwards
A little care keeps the finish looking good. Our advice:
- Store metal items away from the bath
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
There’s nothing special to do after a repair. Avoid bleach-based and gritty cleaners.
If water is getting through a crack, stop using the bath. Leaks under a bath can damage floors and ceilings.
Can I fix it myself?
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
What we’re called out for in High Friarside
A bath gets knocked about more than you’d think: everyday items get dropped into it all the time, and fittings press hard against the enamel. Over time, chips and rust spots are almost inevitable.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- Chips under the taps
What your quote should include
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- What aftercare is recommended
- Whether they match the colour on site
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
What bath repair costs
Prices start from £95. Prices are worked out job by job. What matters most is:
- What the surface is made of
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- How easy the damage is to reach
- The type of damage
Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is normally a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
How to get a fixed quote
Photographing the damage takes a minute. Please include:
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- One picture of the entire bath
- Something in shot to show the size
- What it’s made of, if you know
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of pictures through our quote form or call us. We’ll say straight away if a repair is the right fix.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
