Gateshead · England
Bath Repair in Pickering Nook
Bath repair across Pickering Nook and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
About our bath repair in Pickering Nook
Repairing baths is what we do most. Chips on the rim, rust around the waste and cracks in acrylic are all repaired in place, generally in a single visit. We work on whirlpool & spa baths, acrylic and roll-top & freestanding, and people most frequently call us about rusty patches near the plughole and scratches you can feel with a fingernail.
Big or small, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee in Pickering Nook and across Gateshead.
- Where
- Pickering Nook (NE16)
- Area hub
- Gateshead
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What happens on the day
You don’t need to empty the room. Everything we use comes in the van with us, put protection down and start once you’re happy with the plan. Most jobs take a morning or an afternoon, and you can get on with other things while we’re there.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- 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
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Clear the area around the damage
- Let us know about parking or access
How to get a price
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them over with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price. There’s no charge for the quote and you are under no obligation.
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Where we work around Pickering Nook
Pickering Nook is about 3 miles north-west of Stanley, in Gateshead. We agree a date that works for you, and you will know when to expect us, so you’re not left waiting in all day. We work in 49 places across Gateshead. You can also see our page for Newcastle upon Tyne, about 8 miles away.
Here we cover the NE16 postcode area. From The Meadows, Syke Road and Pickering Lodge Court or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. We also travel to Hobson (1 mile east), Clough Dene (1 mile south), Mountsett (1 mile south-west), Tantobie (1 mile south-east) and White-le-Head (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include 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 Pickering Nook
Around Pickering Nook, we work in homes near St James, North Durham Academy and Oak Tree Inn, among other places. Pickering Nook’s nearest station is Blaydon station, about 4.9 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Dunston Hill Hospital (4.6 miles north-east) and Derwentside (2.2 miles south-west). Open spaces near Pickering Nook include Currock Hill.
What bath repair costs
Prices start from £95. You won’t pay by the hour. The price is based on:
- How many areas need work
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- The material and finish
A repair usually costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send pictures and we’ll give you the exact figure.
Send pictures for a quote
The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Natural light rather than flash
- A photo taken from further back
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole bath, we can price the job.
When to call us in Pickering Nook
A bath gets knocked about more than you’d think: bottles, shower heads and razors are dropped every day, and taps and wastes are tightened against the surface. Sooner or later, most baths pick up a chip.
These are the problems we are asked about most:
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
What your quote should include
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- Whether the price covers travel
- What protection goes down before work starts
Work for landlords and builders
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
If you manage property in Pickering Nook, we will quote for several properties at once. Just send photos for each address and we will price them together.
Questions from Pickering Nook
Will you leave a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.
How long before I can use the bath?
Generally within a day, though it depends on what we have done.
Is a cracked acrylic bath repairable?
Most of the time. We reinforce the crack from behind, then fill and refinish the front, so we need access under the bath.
Can tenants book a repair?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
Do you come to Pickering Nook?
Yes, we do. We send a technician to Pickering Nook for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
Is the work guaranteed?
All our work carries a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Will I be able to see the 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 I add another job to the visit?
Of course, and it typically saves money. Send pictures of everything together and you’ll get one combined price.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it will not stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
What your bath is made of matters
Pressed steel
Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Chips rust quickly on steel, particularly by the plughole, so early repairs matter.
Acrylic
An acrylic bath is a moulded sheet strengthened from below. There is no rust, but cracks, holes and scratches happen, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.
What we cannot put right
To be straight with you, there are a few things a repair won’t fix:
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.
Materials we repair
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
Should you replace it?
Replacing a fitted bath normally involves a plumber, lifting out the old bath, re-tiling and a new panel and disposing of the old one. A repair deals only with the damage in one visit. Prices start from £95. Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Why book with us
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- No extra charge for your area
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Colour-matched on site
Take a look at our pricing and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
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What else we do in Pickering Nook
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
