Newcastle upon Tyne · England
Coloured Bath Resurfacing in Gateshead Fell
We travel to Gateshead Fell for resurfacing coloured baths, basins and trays in white. Everything is done in place, and the work is guaranteed.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
Common questions in Gateshead Fell
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Usually, yes. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so mention it when you send photos.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Of course, and it usually saves money. Send pictures of everything together and we’ll quote them together.
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
We will show you and explain before doing anything extra. You will not be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
Will it make a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and we clean up when we have finished.
Do the materials smell?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, which is why we ventilate. It fades as everything cures.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Typically, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Can pets and children be at home?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, mainly so nothing gets touched before it has cured.
What do you need from me?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. Then we will agree a date.
Coloured bath resurfacing in Gateshead Fell, done in place
Most suites take one or two days. Everything is resurfaced where it stands, so there’s no plumbing or tiling. We work on coloured basins, coloured shower trays and avocado, pampas and pink baths, and common reasons people contact us are selling or letting a home with an old suite and a dated coloured suite you’d like in white.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there is a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it. Look after the new finish like a re-enamelled bath: gentle cleaners, no suction mats.
- Where
- Gateshead Fell (NE9, NE10)
- Region
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY kit or professional repair?
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it will not stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
We understand the appeal of fixing it 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.
How it works
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, protect the area, then carry out the work, which normally takes a day or two, depending on how many items. If anything looks different from your photos, we will talk to you before going ahead.
- First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
- Each item is cleaned, degreased and any chips repaired.
- We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- We spray the new white (or other colour) finish.
- Each item is left to cure, usually ready the day after.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
How to get a price
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the suite, add your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
Advice
Prices and what affects them
Resurfacing from £350. We give every job a fixed quote from pictures. This is what makes a difference:
- What kind of damage it is
- How many items we do on one visit
- What the surface is made of
- How much damage there is
A repair usually costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send pictures and we will give you the exact figure.
Quotes from your photos
Photographing the damage takes a minute, and it saves a visit. Please include:
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- A picture taken from further back
- The material, if you know it
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
Send us photos of the damage and one of the whole item, and tell us you are in Gateshead Fell, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Gateshead Fell
For anyone letting property in or around Gateshead Fell, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send pictures for each address and we’ll come back with a combined price.
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
When we would advise against a repair
We will not take on work that won’t last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:
- The inside of a toilet bowl, unless we’ve agreed it will last
- Items cracked right through
- Fittings and taps (these are masked, not recoloured)
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.
What we work on
- Coloured basins
- Coloured shower trays
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Whole bathroom suites
Where we work around Gateshead Fell
Gateshead Fell is about 1 mile south-east of Gateshead, in Newcastle upon Tyne. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. We work in 63 places across Newcastle upon Tyne.
All of NE9 and NE10 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Home Avenue, Church Road and Church Lane. Neighbouring places we cover include Sheriff Hill (1 mile north-west), Wrekenton (1 mile south-east), Carr Hill (1 mile north), Gateshead (1 mile north-west) and Eighton Banks (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Newcastle upon Tyne (4 miles north-west), Denton (6 miles north-west), Slatyford (5 miles north-west), West Denton (6 miles north-west), East Denton (5 miles north-west) and Westgate (3 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Gateshead Fell
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Glynwood Community Primary School, Knox's Buildings The Victoria Public House and St John's Church, among other places. Other local landmarks include Thomas Hepburn Community Academy (1.1 miles north-east), Hodkin Park (0.5 miles north) and Cardinal Hume Catholic School (under half a mile south-east). Gateshead Fell’s nearest station is Heworth station, about 1.6 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include County Borough of Gateshead (1.9 miles north) and Newcastle upon Tyne Castle (2.7 miles north-west). Not far away are WWT Washington.
Towns and villages near Gateshead Fell
More services for Gateshead Fell
Do you need coloured bath resurfacing in Gateshead Fell?
Avocado, pampas and pink suites were everywhere in the 70s and 80s, and plenty are still in good condition. The problem is usually the colour, not the bath.
Send us a photo if you notice any of these:
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- A suite that does not match a new bathroom
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- Faded or patchy colour
What to look for in a quote
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- How long it needs to cure
- What protection goes down before work starts
- Whether the price covers travel
Repair or replace in Gateshead Fell?
Swapping a coloured suite for a white one involves new sanitaryware, a plumber and a tiler. Resurfacing changes the colour with everything left in place. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. You will see the full price before booking, with nothing added on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Gateshead Fell
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- A fixed quote before you book
- No need to remove anything
- A year’s guarantee on all work
Read our prices page and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
