Northumberland · England
Bath Repair in Akeld
Damaged bath in Akeld? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- A chip where the taps sit
- Chips along the edge of the bath
Aftercare tips
It’s all simple stuff:
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
Give the repair the full curing time we recommend before running a bath. After that, gentle cleaning keeps it looking good.
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.
Bath repair in Akeld, done in place
You do not need a new bath because of a chip. Our technicians fill, shape and refinish the damage, mixing the colour on the day so the repair is hard to spot. Whether it’s scratches you can feel with a fingernail and hairline or through cracks in acrylic, we can help, on pressed steel enamel, acrylic and whirlpool & spa baths alike.
All our work is covered by a one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Akeld (NE71)
- County
- Northumberland
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
FAQs for Akeld
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
How much does bath repair cost in Akeld?
Prices start from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from photos. You will get a fixed figure before you book.
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
We review the photos and send a fixed quote and the next dates we have.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes, for a year. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
I tried a repair kit. Can you fix it?
Yes. We take out the old repair and do it properly. Mention it when you send pictures.
Can a cracked acrylic bath be fixed?
Generally, yes, as long as we can get to the back of the crack to support it. Take off the bath panel and check, or send us a picture.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Do you cover the entire of Northumberland?
We cover the entire UK, including Akeld and the rest of Northumberland. Send your postcode with your photos and we’ll offer you dates.
What a repair can’t fix
Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits:
- A steel bath rusted through
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
What we work on
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
When to call us in Akeld
Damage during fitting is very common. Tradespeople drop tools and tiles into the bath, and the damage isn’t always spotted until later. We repair snagging damage like this regularly.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- Chips under the taps
- A cracked acrylic bath
- Snagging damage from a refit
Before booking anyone
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- When it can be used again
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- What aftercare is recommended
Work for landlords and builders
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
What affects the price in Akeld
Repairs from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price depends on:
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Whether we combine several jobs
- How many areas need work
Instead of hourly rates, we price the whole job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Send pictures for a quote
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what we need:
- Details of any past repairs
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- A photo taken from further back
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three photos using our quote form or ring us. We’ll say immediately whether it can be repaired.
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Repairs by material
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
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.
What we do, step by step
The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can carry on at home. We protect the area first, then the work takes a morning or an afternoon. Before we leave, we explain the curing time and the aftercare.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
- The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of the bath.
- The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Let us know which floor the room is on
Getting a price
Most customers in Akeld get their price from photos. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Related advice
Covering Akeld
Akeld is about 14 miles south of Berwick-upon-Tweed, in Northumberland. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. We cover all 189 towns and villages in Northumberland, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Newcastle upon Tyne, about 43 miles away.
Jobs in NE71 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You’ll find Akeld on the A697, which makes it straightforward to reach. Other places close to Akeld include Wooler (2 miles south-east), Milfield (3 miles north-west), Doddington (3 miles north-east), Chatton (6 miles east) and Lowick (7 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Berwick-upon-Tweed (14 miles north), Coldstream (10 miles north-west), East Ord (14 miles north), Spittal (14 miles north) and Belford (10 miles east).
Local landmarks in Akeld
A little further out are Cheviot Museum And Field Centre (2.3 miles south-east) and Glendale (2.7 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s White Law.
DIY kit or professional repair?
It’s natural to want to try a repair 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.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair won’t last.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
