Gateshead · England

Bath chip & crack repair in Gateshead

Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths at your home in Gateshead, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Rust spots where the enamel has gone
  • Chips from dropped bottles, tiles or tools
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Trusted bath repair in Gateshead

How we handle bath repair in Gateshead

You can usually use the bath the next day. We repair just the damaged spot and colour-match it to the bath, which is far cheaper than replacing a fitted bath. We work on acrylic, cast iron enamel and whirlpool & spa baths, and common reasons people get in touch are chips from dropped bottles, tiles or tools and damage caused while the bathroom was being fitted.

All our work is covered by our one-year guarantee. Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and avoid dropping heavy items on the repaired area. Get any new chip seen to quickly, before rust can start.

Before and after: a damaged acrylic bath corner repaired in place
Area
Gateshead (NE10, NE9, NE8, NE11)
County
Gateshead
Guarantee
A year, on every repair
Quotes
From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
Phone
0345 017 0787
Updated
22 October 2026

About Gateshead

Gateshead is in England. We travel to homes and businesses in Gateshead and the surrounding area, so nothing has to leave your home. We cover all 49 towns and villages across Gateshead, from the larger towns to small villages.

We work across the NE10, NE9, NE8 and NE11 postcode area. We regularly work on streets such as Conway Square, Church Road and Milton Square and the roads around them. You’ll find Gateshead on the A1 and A167, so it’s easy for us to reach. Nearby, we also work in Deckham (1 mile north), Carr Hill (1 mile east), Sheriff Hill (1 mile south-east), Gateshead Fell (1 mile south-east) and Felling (1 mile east).

Near you in Gateshead

In Gateshead, that means homes near Gateshead Jewish Academy for Girls, Hodkin Park and Carr Hill Community Primary School. Gateshead’s nearest station is Heworth station, about 1.4 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Royal Arcade (1.9 miles north) and Saltwell Park Museum (0.5 miles south-west).

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What happens on the day

When we visit, we arrive at the time we’ve agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. The job usually takes a few hours. We tidy up before we leave and let you know when you can use it again.

  1. We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and rust.
  2. The chip or crack is filled, then sanded level with the bath.
  3. We tint the finish on the day to suit your bath’s shade of white or colour.
  4. We build up the finish and polish it into the surrounding enamel.
  5. We leave it to cure; you can usually use the bath the next day.

Before we arrive

  • Let us know about parking or access
  • Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
  • Open a window if you can

How to get a price

The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of pictures through our quote form or call us. We’ll say straight away if a repair is the right fix.

Get a free quote

Advice

What a repair can’t fix

To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:

  • Cracks in acrylic we can’t reach from underneath
  • A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
  • A whole bath that’s dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix

Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly.

Surfaces we repair

  • Acrylic
  • Pressed steel enamel
  • Whirlpool & spa baths
  • Roll-top & freestanding
  • Cast iron enamel

Why repair rather than replace?

Swapping a damaged bath for a new one usually means a plumber, removing the old bath, re-tiling and a new panel and getting rid of the old bath. A repair deals only with the damage in one visit. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. The price depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed quote from your pictures, so you know the cost before you book.

Why book with us

  • Dust sheets down, tidy finish
  • Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
  • CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
  • Fixed prices from your pictures

See our pricing or bath cost comparison.

Signs you need bath repair in Gateshead

Nearly all the chips we see starts with something being dropped: bottles, shower heads, tiles and tools. On enamelled baths, any chip down to the metal will start to rust once water gets in. Acrylic baths tend to crack if they aren’t properly supported, often around the taps or the plughole.

It’s worth getting a quote if you see:

  • Scratches and burns
  • Damage caused while the bathroom was being fitted
  • Chips from dropped bottles, tiles or tools
  • Cracks and holes in acrylic baths

What to look for in a quote

  • The length of the guarantee and what it covers
  • A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
  • Aftercare advice
  • How your room will be protected

10 questions to ask before you book

Gateshead questions

Is the work guaranteed?

Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. We’ll explain what it covers when we quote.

Should I repair or replace?

Usually, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.

Does someone need to be in?

Yes. We need access to the room for the visit, and we’ll agree a time with you.

Do you protect the room?

We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up when we finish.

Can you repair a crack in an acrylic bath?

Often, yes, as long as we can get to the back of the crack to support it. Check under the bath panel, or send us a photo.

Do you cover Gateshead?

Yes. We work across the UK and come to Gateshead. Send pictures and we’ll quote, or call 0345 017 0787.

Can landlords and businesses in Gateshead book you?

Yes. We work for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses in Gateshead and the surrounding area.

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