Gateshead · England
Bath and surface repairs in NE16
Based in NE16? Our technicians cover Whickham, Swalwell and Sunniside and the rest of the district, with everything repaired at your home.
Where we work in NE16
- Whickham
- Swalwell
- Sunniside
- Burnopfield
- Lintz
- High Friarside
- Street Gate
- Crookgate Bank
- Hobson
- Marley Hill
- Pickering Nook
- Byermoor
- Fellside
- Mountsett
- Blaydon
- Dipton
- Clough Dene
- Causey
Repairs we offer in NE16
- Tile repair
- Shower tray repair & resurfacing
- Worktop repair
- Kitchen sink & door repair
- Bath & shower resealing (mastic)
- Coloured suite to white
- Wood & laminate floor repair
- Bath chip & crack repair
- uPVC window & door repair
- Every service
Send us photos of the damage with your postcode for a free, fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
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Across Gateshead
All places in Gateshead
All UK areas
How bath repair works in NE16
We repair just the damaged spot and colour-match it to the bath, which costs far less than replacing a fitted bath and the tiles around it. Most baths can be used again the day after. We work on pressed steel enamel, roll-top & freestanding and cast iron enamel, and the jobs we see most are scuffs and scratches in the surface and a chipped rim or side.
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room beforehand. Everything we use comes in the van with us, put protection down and start once you are happy with the plan. It typically takes a morning or an afternoon, and you can get on with other things while we’re there.
- First, the area is cleaned and any loose enamel or rust is removed.
- We fill the damage and sand it flush with the surrounding surface.
- The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
- We apply the finish coats and polish the repair so it blends in.
- We leave it to cure; you can usually use the bath the next day.
What you’ll pay
Prices start from £95. Rather than charging by the hour, we price the entire job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access.
Why choose Surface Doctor
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Same prices wherever you are
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
Getting a price
If you’re in NE16 and want a price, the easiest route is photos: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Local landmarks in Whickham
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Church of St Mary, Whickham School and Front Street Community Primary School and the streets around them. The closest station to Whickham is Metrocentre station, roughly 1.2 miles north-east of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Blaydon Urban District (1.8 miles north-west) and Newcastle upon Tyne Castle (3.3 miles north-east). Not far away are Addison and Hedgefield Woods.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are thick and very strong, with a fused enamel surface. Chips can rust if left, but the bath itself lasts for generations, which makes it well worth repairing.
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, in much the same way.
How to look after the repair
So the finish stays in good condition:
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- Don’t leave razors or cans standing in the bath
Treat the repaired area like the rest of the bath: a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs. Avoid scourers and gritty cream cleaners.
Avoid standing in a cracked acrylic bath until it’s fixed. Every use opens the crack a little more, and water can get through to the floor below.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, 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 is not prepared the repair won’t last.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
Signs you need bath repair
A cracked acrylic bath usually wasn’t supported properly. Loose legs, no proper cradle or a floor that gives let the base flex until it cracks.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- A chipped rim or side
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- Rust by the waste and overflow
What affects the price in NE16
Prices start from £95. We price every job individually, from your pictures. The main factors are:
- What the surface is made of
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Whether we combine several jobs
- The type of damage
Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for NE16. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Send pictures for a quote
You can take the pictures on your phone, there is no need for anything special. Make sure they show:
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Details of any past repairs
- Any details about the material
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them to us with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price. Quotes are free and you are under no obligation.
NE16 questions
Can you repair a failed DIY repair?
Yes. We remove the old filler and start again. Mention it when you send pictures.
Do you cover the whole of Gateshead?
Across the UK, and that includes NE16. Prices don’t change with location.
How soon can you come?
Your quote comes with available dates. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Landlords are frequently glad to have it sorted.
What information do you need?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
Do I have to be there?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Is it messy?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and we clean up when we’ve finished.
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