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Bath chip & crack repair in Castleside, County Durham
Damaged bath in Castleside? We repair it in place, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- Rust spots around the plughole
When we’d advise against a repair
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair won’t do:
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we can’t get to from below
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think.
What we work on
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
Bath repair in Castleside, done in place
A damaged bath doesn’t have to mean a new bathroom. We fill the damage, shape it to the curve of the bath and refinish it, with the colour mixed on site. If you are dealing with hairline or through cracks in acrylic and an old repair that has yellowed or come loose, we can generally put it right, whatever the material.
Big or small, you get the same one-year guarantee in Castleside and across County Durham.
- Location
- Castleside (DH8)
- Region
- County Durham
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
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Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. Prices are worked out job by job. What matters most is:
- What the surface is made of
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- How much damage there is
Compared with replacing, repairing generally costs far less, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Quotes from your photos
Photographing the damage takes a minute. Try to send:
- Details of any past repairs
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Something in shot to show the size
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed price the same day in most cases.
Looking after it afterwards
A little care keeps the finish looking good. We recommend:
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
- Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
There’s nothing special to do after a repair, beyond gentle cleaning. Avoid bleach-based and gritty cleaners.
Until we visit, a strip of waterproof tape over the damage helps, to keep water out. Remove it before the repair.
What happens on the day
Visits start with a quick look at the job together. After that, protection goes down around the work area and the work begins. It normally takes a few hours, depending on the damage.
- First, we check the damage against your photos and agree the plan.
- 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.
- The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
Before we arrive
- Clear the area around the damage
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
Ask for a price
Most clients in Castleside get their price from photos. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Advice
Work for landlords and builders
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Castleside use us as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
Hospitality businesses cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
Repair or replace in Castleside?
Cast iron baths especially are worth keeping: they’re very heavy to remove, especially upstairs, and replacing like for like isn’t cheap. Repairing it leaves it where it is. Our bath repair starts from £95. We don’t add extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Why us?
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- One price list for the entire UK
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Most jobs done in one visit
Take a look at our full price list and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
DIY kit or professional repair?
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it will not stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
Different materials, different repairs
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid, and often freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, just like other baths.
Pressed steel
Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Chips rust quickly on steel, particularly by the plughole, so repair chips early.
Our work in Castleside
Castleside is about 2 miles south-west of Consett, in County Durham. We agree a date that works for you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so you are not left waiting in all day. Our technicians cover all 329 towns and villages across County Durham, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Newcastle upon Tyne, about 14 miles away.
Our visits in DH8 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You’ll find streets such as Castle Hills, Castle Court and Consett Road. Other places close to Castleside include Healeyfield (1 mile south-west), Rowley (1 mile south-east), Allensford (1 mile north), The Grove (1 mile north-east) and Bridgehill (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Durham (13 miles east), Bishop Auckland (15 miles south-east), Spennymoor (14 miles south-east), Chester-le-Street (12 miles east), Stanley (8 miles east) and Crook (10 miles south-east).
Around Castleside
Around Castleside, we work in homes near Consett Academy, St. John's Church and Castleside Primary School. Nearby you will also find Shotley Bridge Hospital (2.7 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Skaylock Hill.
Common questions in Castleside
Do you come to Castleside?
Yes. We work across the UK and come to Castleside and the rest of County Durham. Send pictures and we will quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Will the repair show?
On a bath in good condition, a colour-matched repair is very hard to spot. On older, dull enamel the repair can look glossier than the area around it.
Can a cracked acrylic bath be fixed?
Most of the time. We reinforce the crack from behind, then fill and refinish the front, so access behind the panel is important.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
You get a fixed quote and available dates. If we need another angle, we’ll ask.
Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?
In most cases. Send us a photo of the hole and one from under the bath if you can.
What areas do you cover?
All of County Durham, and the rest of the UK. Travel is included in the price.
Will there be a smell?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied. It fades as everything cures.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, mainly so nothing gets touched before it has cured.
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