County Durham · England
Bath Repair in Burnhope
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for homes and businesses in Burnhope and across County Durham. Free, fixed quotes from your pictures.
- Repairs from £95
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
DIY kit or professional repair?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it will not stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, and the work is guaranteed.
Bath repair in Burnhope without replacing anything
We have repaired just about every kind of bath damage: chips from dropped bottles, rust round the plughole, cracks in acrylic and holes from falling tools. Each is repaired in place. We work on whirlpool & spa baths, cast iron enamel and roll-top & freestanding, and common reasons people get in touch are rust by the waste and overflow and chips caused by builders.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something is not right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Where
- Burnhope (DH7)
- Region
- County Durham
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Keeping it looking good
Most damage we see is avoidable. A few tips:
- Check that an acrylic bath does not move when you stand in it
- Put a towel in the bath if you’re working above it
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
In the first few days, avoid putting weight or bottles on the repair. After that, normal gentle cleaning is fine.
Tape over a fresh chip or crack until it’s repaired, to keep water out. Remove it before the repair.
Repair or replace in Burnhope?
Swapping a damaged bath for a new one normally means a plumber, lifting out the old bath, re-tiling and a new panel and disposing of the old one. A repair fixes just the damaged area in one visit. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Why book with us
- One price list for the whole UK
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
Take a look at our full price list and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Work for landlords and builders
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
Different materials, different repairs
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. They don’t rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and cracks need support from behind to stay fixed.
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
Where we work around Burnhope
Burnhope is about 3 miles south of Stanley, in County Durham. Clients in Burnhope get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from pictures, and a technician at your door on the day. We work in 329 places across County Durham. You can also see our page for Newcastle upon Tyne, about 12 miles away.
Here we cover the DH7 postcode area. Jobs here include addresses on The Grove, Whitehouse Avenue and Langley Avenue. We also cover the places around Burnhope: Maiden Law (1 mile north-west), Ornsby Hill (2 miles west), Lanchester (2 miles west), Quaking Houses (2 miles north) and Greencroft (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Durham (6 miles south-east), Consett (6 miles west), Newton Aycliffe (15 miles south), Bishop Auckland (12 miles south), Spennymoor (10 miles south-east) and Seaham (14 miles east).
Landmarks near Burnhope
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, St John the Evangelist and Burnhope Primary School and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Ushaw Historic House (3.2 miles south-east) and University Hospital of North Durham (5.2 miles south-east).
What happens on the day
Your technician turns up at the time we agreed with you and checks the damage against your pictures first. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before any work starts. Most visits take a few hours, depending on the damage, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- 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.
- We mix the colour on the day to match your bath’s exact shade.
- We apply the finish coats and polish the repair so it blends in.
- The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the next day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
How to get a price
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
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Common questions in Burnhope
Does someone need to be in?
We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?
Normally, yes, if we can reach behind it. We back the hole, fill it and refinish the surface.
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
Your quote covers the damage in the pictures. If there’s more, we’ll tell you before starting.
What information do you need?
Some pictures, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, we only need access to the room.
Are there extra charges for Burnhope?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
What areas do you cover?
Across the UK, so Burnhope is covered. Prices do not change with location.
Can you quote from pictures?
In nearly every case. If pictures don’t show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit generally costs less than separate visits. Include pictures of each item.
What we cannot put right
Not everything can be repaired, and we would rather say so up front. Repairs will not solve:
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
- A whole bath that is dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we work on in Burnhope
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
What bath repair costs
Prices start from £95. You won’t pay by the hour. The price depends on:
- Whether we combine several jobs
- The material
- The type of damage
- How much damage there is
Compared with replacing, repairing normally costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Send pictures for a quote
Before you send pictures, a few simple things make all the difference:
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Something in shot to show the size
- The material, if you know it
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them over with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price. Quotes are free and no obligation.
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