Gateshead · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Highfield, Gateshead
Local bath repair for Highfield: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Impact holes in acrylic
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
For landlords and businesses
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Highfield as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.
Bath repair at your home in Highfield
A damaged bath doesn’t have to mean a new bathroom. We fill the damage, shape it to the curve of the bath and refinish it, mixing the colour on the day so the repair is hard to spot. We’re often asked to fix an old repair that has yellowed or come loose and a chip where the taps sit, in roll-top & freestanding, pressed steel enamel and cast iron enamel.
You are covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we’ll explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Location
- Highfield (NE39)
- County
- Gateshead
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Honest limits
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we repair
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
Signs you need bath repair in Highfield
A cracked acrylic bath typically wasn’t supported properly. Loose legs, no proper cradle or a floor that gives let the base flex until the acrylic gives way.
Send us a photo if you notice any of these:
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- Damage beneath the taps
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
Before you book anyone
- If travel is included in the price
- How your room will be protected
- How the colour is matched
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
Repair or replace: which is better?
Cast iron baths especially are worth keeping: they’re very heavy to remove, especially upstairs, and replacing like for like isn’t cheap. A repair keeps it in place. Our bath repair starts from £95. We don’t add extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why book with us
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- A fixed quote before booking
- No need to remove anything
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
Read our prices page and bath cost comparison.
Also near Highfield
Also in Highfield
Keeping it looking good
How the surface is treated afterwards matters. Here’s what we suggest:
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
Leave the repair to cure for as long as we say before using the bath. From then on, mild cleaning is all it needs.
Rust spreads under enamel faster than most people expect. A chip the size of a fingernail can become a much larger patch if it’s left for months, so it pays to deal with it early.
Covering Highfield
Highfield is about 3 miles south-west of Blaydon, in Gateshead. Customers in Highfield get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from pictures, and a technician at your door on the day. Highfield is one of 49 towns and villages in Gateshead we cover. You can also see our page for Newcastle upon Tyne, about 7 miles away.
We cover every part of NE39 and the streets around it. Jobs here include addresses on Smailes Lane, The Green and Cowell Grove. We also travel to Victoria Garesfield (1 mile south-west), Rowlands Gill (1 mile east), Hooker Gate (1 mile north-west), Lintzford (1 mile south) and High Spen (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Gateshead (7 miles east), Blaydon (3 miles north-east), Dunston (5 miles north-east), Whickham (3 miles north-east), Ryton (3 miles north) and Winlaton (3 miles north-east).
What’s near Highfield
In Highfield, that means homes near St Patricks Church High Spen, Hookergate School and Highfield Community Primary School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Blaydon station, roughly 3.6 miles north-east. Nearby you’ll also find Dunston Hill Hospital (4.5 miles east) and Prudhoe Castle (4.9 miles north-west). The countryside around Highfield includes Currock Hill and Addison and Hedgefield Woods.
What affects the price in Highfield
Repairs from £95. We give every job a fixed quote from photos. This is what makes a difference:
- How easy the damage is to reach
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- What the surface is made of
- Whether we combine several jobs
It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send pictures and you will get a fixed figure.
Quotes from your photos
When you take your photos, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- A picture taken from further back
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Natural light rather than flash
- Where you are, by postcode
We price from pictures so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and we’ll come back with a fixed figure.
What we do, step by step
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, protect the area, then carry out the work, which normally takes a few hours. If anything looks different from your pictures, we’ll talk to you before going ahead.
- First, we check the damage against your pictures and agree the plan.
- Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
- The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of the bath.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
How to prepare
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Clear the area around the damage
How to get a price
Send us photos of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, and tell us you’re in Highfield, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Related advice
Highfield questions
How long before I can use the bath?
Typically the next day. We will tell you the exact curing time when we finish.
How invisible is a bath repair?
On a bath in good condition, a colour matched repair is very hard to spot. On older, dull enamel the repair can look glossier than the area around it.
Can a cracked acrylic bath be fixed?
Usually, yes, if we can reach the underside to reinforce it. Check under the bath panel, or send us a photo.
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.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Yes, regularly. Removing the old work can add time, and that’s in the quote.
What areas do you cover?
We cover the entire UK, including Highfield and the rest of Gateshead. Just include your postcode and we’ll confirm dates.
Are there extra charges for Highfield?
No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.
Can I fix it myself?
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair won’t last.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
