Gateshead · England
Bath Repair for Hooker Gate homes
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths in Hooker Gate, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- A chip where the taps sit
Aftercare tips
Most damage we see is avoidable. These habits help:
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
- Put a towel in the bath if you’re working above it
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
- Check that an acrylic bath doesn’t move when you stand in it
For the first few days, keep heavy bottles off the repaired spot. After that, clean it as you would the rest of the bath.
A chip on a metal bath shouldn’t be left. Once water reaches the metal, rust begins, turning a quick repair into a bigger one.
How we handle bath repair in Hooker Gate
Whatever has happened to the bath, we aim for the same result: a smooth, solid repair that blends in. We prepare the area properly, fill and shape it, then match the colour and gloss so it’s level with the surrounding surface. Whether it’s deep scratches in acrylic and hairline or through cracks in acrylic, we can generally put it right, whatever the material.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you’re not left on your own once we’ve gone.
- Where
- Hooker Gate (NE39)
- Area hub
- Gateshead
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
FAQs for Hooker Gate
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
In most cases. The old repair comes out first.
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes, coloured baths are no problem. The colour is tinted by hand on the day.
Is my repair covered?
Yes, for a year. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Is a bath repair permanent?
A properly prepared repair should last a long time, and it’s guaranteed for a year. Gentle cleaning helps it last.
What information do you need?
Just pictures, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, access to the room.
Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?
Typically. Send us a photo of the hole and one from under the bath if you can.
What areas do you cover?
All of Gateshead, and the rest of the UK. There’s no extra charge for travel.
Do the materials smell?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, so we ventilate the room. It fades as everything cures.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Hooker Gate
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access.
What affects the price in Hooker Gate
Prices start from £95. There’s no area surcharge for Hooker Gate. The price reflects:
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- The size and number of damaged areas
- The colour and finish to match
- How many items we do on one visit
Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Hooker Gate. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Getting a price from photos
Before you send pictures, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- What it’s made of, if you know
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Where you are, by postcode
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
There’s no need for us to visit first. 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 quote.
Do you need bath repair in Hooker Gate?
Nearly all the chips we see start with something being dropped: bottles, shower heads, tiles and tools. On steel and cast iron baths, any chip down to the metal will start to rust.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
Before you book anyone
- What preparation is included
- Who turns up on the day
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
Towns and villages near Hooker Gate
What else we do in Hooker Gate
Hooker Gate and nearby
Hooker Gate is about 3 miles south-west of Blaydon, in Gateshead. Our technicians come to homes and businesses in Hooker Gate and the surrounding area, so nothing has to leave your home. We work in all 49 towns and villages across Gateshead, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Hooker Gate to Newcastle upon Tyne (7 miles away).
Our visits in NE39 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. You’ll find streets such as Woodlands Close, Hookergate Lane and Beechwood. If you’re just outside Hooker Gate, we cover High Spen (1 mile north), Victoria Garesfield (1 mile south-east), Highfield (1 mile south-east), Lintzford (1 mile south-east) and Rowlands Gill (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as Gateshead (8 miles east), Blaydon (3 miles north-east), Dunston (6 miles east), Whickham (4 miles east), Ryton (3 miles north) and Winlaton (3 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Hooker Gate
Typical jobs here are in homes near High Spen Primary School, St Patricks Church High Spen and Hookergate School and the streets around them. The closest station to Hooker Gate is Wylam station, roughly 3.6 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Shotley Bridge Hospital (4.7 miles south-west) and Prudhoe Castle (4.1 miles north-west). The countryside around Hooker Gate includes Currock Hill and Addison and Hedgefield Woods.
Can I fix it myself?
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it does not stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
Repairs by material
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that is what we repair.
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. They do not rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.
Why repair rather than replace?
A repair makes sense whenever the damage is localised. It’s a fraction of the cost of a new bath and fitting, it takes one visit, and the bathroom stays exactly as it is. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why us?
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Most jobs done in one visit
- One price list for the entire UK
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
Take a look at our prices page or bath cost comparison.
The process
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive at the agreed slot, sheet and mask the area around the job, do the job and tidy away. Allow two to three hours for most chips from start to finish. Before we go, we will explain how long to leave it and how to look after it.
- We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or rust.
- Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
- The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
- We build up the finish and polish it into the surrounding enamel.
- Once it has cured, typically by the following day, the bath is ready to use.
Before we arrive
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Keep a parking space free if you can
Get a quote
If you are in Hooker Gate and want a price, the easiest route is pictures: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
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