Sunderland · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Cleadon, Sunderland
Problem with your bath in Cleadon? We put it right where it is, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A chipped rim or side
- Impact holes in acrylic
Repair or replace in Cleadon?
Cast iron baths especially are worth keeping: getting one out, particularly from an upstairs bathroom, is a big job, and a like-for-like replacement can be expensive. A repair keeps it in place. Our bath repair starts from £95. The price depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed price from your photos, so you know the cost before you book.
Why Cleadon clients choose us
- No extra charge for your area
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Colour-matched on site
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
Read our full price list and bath cost comparison.
Bath repair at your home in Cleadon
Bath repair is our most common job. A chip by the taps, a crack in the base and a rust spot by the plughole are all fixed without removing the bath, generally in a single visit. We regularly repair acrylic, whirlpool & spa baths and pressed steel enamel, and the jobs we see most are chips under the taps and holes from dropped items.
You are covered after we leave: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we explain what it covers before booking.
- Location
- Cleadon (SR6, NE36)
- County
- Sunderland
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Towns and villages near Cleadon
Other services in Cleadon
About Cleadon
Cleadon is about 2 miles south-east of South Shields, in Sunderland. Anywhere in SR6, we carry out the work at your property. Cleadon is one of 75 towns and villages in Sunderland we cover. We work right across the region, from Cleadon to Newcastle upon Tyne (about 10 miles away).
Our technicians cover all of SR6 and NE36. You will find streets such as Grasmere, West Park Road and Windermere, and we cover them all. We also travel to East Boldon (1 mile south-west), Whiteleas (1 mile north-west), Cleadon Park (1 mile north), Harton (2 miles north) and Witherwack (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Sunderland (4 miles south), Washington (6 miles south-west), Houghton-le-Spring (8 miles south), Sunniside (3 miles south), Hendon (4 miles south) and Ford (4 miles south).
Around Cleadon
We visit homes around Church of All Saints, Cleadon Church of England Academy and Monkwearmouth Academy and the streets around them. The closest station to Cleadon is East Boldon station, roughly 0.8 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include South Tyneside District Hospital (1.6 miles north-west) and Monkwearmouth Station Museum (2.9 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Cleadon Hills and WWT Washington.
Different materials, different repairs
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are thick and very strong, finished with fired enamel. A chip down to the iron can rust, but the body of the bath lasts a very long time, which makes it well worth repairing.
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
When a repair is not the answer
To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
- A whole bath that is dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.
What we work on
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
Questions from Cleadon
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Of course, and it typically saves money. Send pictures of everything together and we will quote them together.
What does bath repair cost?
Prices start from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from pictures. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
We come back with a fixed quote, plus dates. You’re under no obligation.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Normally, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Can you price it without visiting?
In nearly every case. If pictures don’t show enough, we will ask for another angle.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we’re working in. We will tell you when the room can be used again.
How soon can you come?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.
Will you leave a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and we clean up when we’ve finished.
What affects the price in Cleadon
Prices start from £95. You will know the full cost before you book. We take into account:
- Doing more than one item at once
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Access to the area
- What the surface is made of
Set against the cost of replacement, repairing generally 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
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:
- Natural light rather than flash
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
We price from photos so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through.
Aftercare tips
So the finish stays in good condition:
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
- Have new chips seen to early
- Ensure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
Leave the repair to cure for as long as we say before using the bath. After that, gentle cleaning keeps it looking good.
Don’t leave a chip on a steel or cast iron bath. Water gets to the metal and rust starts, and a rust spot is a bigger repair than a clean chip.
Landlord and trade work in Cleadon
For anyone letting property in or around Cleadon, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send pictures for each address and we’ll come back with a combined price.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Cleadon as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it typically costs far less than a refit.
What we do, step by step
On the day itself, there’s little for you to do. Let us in and show us the room, and we will take it from there. Most visits take a few hours, tidy-up included.
- We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and rust.
- We fill the damage and sand it flush with the surrounding surface.
- The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
- We build up the finish and polish it into the surrounding enamel.
- Once it has cured, usually by the next day, the bath is ready to use.
How to prepare
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
Getting a price
Email us pictures of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, and tell us you are in Cleadon, and we will reply with a fixed price.
Advice
Can I fix it myself?
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it won’t stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
