Sunderland · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Carley Hill, Sunderland
Fixed-price bath repair in Carley Hill and the surrounding area, usually in one visit.
- Repairs from £95
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- Rust spots around the plughole
DIY repairs versus a professional job
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. 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.
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
How we handle bath repair in Carley Hill
Most of our bath repairs take a few hours, and you can usually bathe again the next day. There’s no need to book a plumber or tiler, because nothing is disconnected. We work on roll-top & freestanding, acrylic and cast iron enamel, and the jobs we see most are impact holes in acrylic and a failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting.
A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Where
- Carley Hill (SR5, SR6)
- County
- Sunderland
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Questions from Carley Hill
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged.
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes, coloured baths are no problem. We tint the finish to your bath on site.
Is the work guaranteed?
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Most of the time. Let us know what was used before and we will plan for it.
Do you come to Carley Hill?
Yes, we do. We send a technician to Carley Hill for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
Will the price change on the day?
Your quote covers the damage in the photos. If there’s more, we will tell you before starting.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Repairs by material
Pressed steel
Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Exposed steel rusts fast, especially around the waste, so repair chips early.
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. There’s no rust, but cracks, holes and scratches happen, and cracks need support from behind to stay fixed.
Why repair rather than replace?
Many people think a damaged bath means a new one. Generally it doesn’t: a proper repair gives it years more use, without the cost and upheaval of replacing it. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. You’ll see the full price before booking, with no extras added later.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Carley Hill
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- A fixed quote before you book
- Generally one visit, start to finish
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
Take a look at our prices page or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
What affects the price in Carley Hill
Prices start from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price is based on:
- How many items we do on one visit
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- What the surface is made of
The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed price from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
Quotes from your photos
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what we need:
- A photo taken from further back
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
Send us a photo of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, and tell us you’re in Carley Hill, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
Aftercare tips
Looking after the surface is easy, and it makes a real difference:
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
- Don’t leave a fresh chip for long
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
Give the repair the full curing time we recommend before running a bath. From then on, mild cleaning is all it needs.
Rust spreads under enamel faster than most people expect. Left for months, a small chip can grow into a large rust patch, so early repair keeps the cost down.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Carley Hill
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Carley Hill use us as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.
If you manage property in Carley Hill, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send pictures for each one and we will come back with a combined price.
When to call us in Carley Hill
A cracked acrylic bath usually wasn’t supported properly. Loose legs, no proper cradle or a floor that gives let the bath move until the acrylic gives way.
Send us a picture if you notice any of these:
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if they find more damage
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- How the room is protected while they work
What we do, step by step
On the day, we arrive at the time we’ve agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. Expect it to take a few hours, depending on the damage. We clean up when we’re done and let you know when you can use it again.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
- The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of the bath.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
How to prepare
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Clear the area around the damage
- Have a window or extractor fan available
Ask for a price
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of pictures through our quote form or ring us. We’ll tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
Related advice
Covering Carley Hill
Carley Hill is about 2 miles north of Sunderland, in Sunderland. From the centre of Carley Hill to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Carley Hill is one of 75 places in Sunderland we cover. We work right across the region, from Carley Hill to Newcastle upon Tyne (10 miles away).
Every address in SR5 and SR6 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Byron Road, Faber Road and Wembley Road, all of which we cover. Other places close to Carley Hill include Witherwack (1 mile west), Hylton Red House (1 mile west), Hylton Castle (2 miles west), East Boldon (2 miles north-west) and Cleadon (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Washington (5 miles south-west), Houghton-le-Spring (7 miles south-west), Hetton-le-Hole (8 miles south), New Silksworth (4 miles south), Pennywell (3 miles south-west) and Farringdon (4 miles south).
Around Carley Hill
Our clients here include homes close to Southwick Community Primary School, Church of Holy Trinity and Roker Park. You’ll also find Hogans pub (0.6 miles south), Hylton Red House School (0.7 miles west) and Red House Academy (0.7 miles west). The nearest railway station is Seaburn station, roughly 0.7 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Monkwearmouth Hospital (0.7 miles south-east) and Hylton Castle (1.6 miles west). Not far away are WWT Washington and Cleadon Hills.
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About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
