County Durham · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Close House, County Durham
Local bath repair for Close House: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
- Chips on the rim or sides
Should I try a DIY kit first?
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is usually cheaper.
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
About our bath repair in Close House
We see 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. Our repair technicians work on pressed steel enamel, whirlpool & spa baths and acrylic, and common reasons people contact us are scratches you can feel with a fingernail and chips under the taps.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you’re covered after the visit.
- Location
- Close House (DL14)
- Region
- County Durham
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Keeping it looking good
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts:
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
- Rinse it down after each bath
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and try not to drop heavy bottles on the repair. Deal with new chips early, before rust sets in.
If water is getting through a crack, stop using the bath. Water under the bath can damage the floor and the ceiling below.
What we do, step by step
Arrival times are agreed in advance, so you are not left guessing. Once we’re there, the work takes a morning or an afternoon for most jobs. We leave the room clean and ready to use once it has cured.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage, and any rust is treated.
- We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, typically the next day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Ensure the area is dry
How to get a price
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three pictures using our quote form or call us. We will tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
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Landlord and trade work in Close House
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Close House as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it typically costs far less than a refit.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
What we’re called out for in Close House
A bath gets knocked about more than you’d think: everyday items get dropped into it all the time, and taps and wastes are tightened against the surface. Sooner or later, most baths pick up a chip.
Contact us if you’ve noticed any of these:
- Holes from dropped items
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
Questions to ask before booking
- What aftercare is recommended
- Who turns up on the day
- How soon you can use it again
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
Close House: your questions answered
Do you repair coloured baths?
Yes. The colour is mixed on site to suit your bath, including older coloured suites.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
How do I get a price for bath repair in Close House?
Prices start from £95. Every job gets a fixed price from your pictures. Send a close-up and a photo of the whole item with your DL14 postcode.
How invisible is a bath repair?
On a glossy bath, you will struggle to find it. On older, dull enamel the repair can look glossier than the area around it.
Do you cover Close House?
Yes. We cover the entire UK and travel to Close House and the rest of County Durham. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged before the end of a tenancy.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it is not worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Just keep them out of the work area. We’ll tell you when the room can be used again.
Why repair rather than replace?
Cast iron baths in particular are worth repairing: they’re very heavy to remove, especially upstairs, and a like-for-like replacement can be expensive. A repair keeps it in place. Prices start from £95. The price depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed quote from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why book with us
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Same prices wherever you are
Take a look at our pricing or bath cost comparison.
What bath repair costs
Repairs from £95. You will not pay by the hour. The price depends on:
- How easy the damage is to reach
- How hard the colour is to match
- What kind of damage it is
- The material
Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Close House. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
How to get a fixed quote
You can usually get a fixed quote without us visiting. To make it quick:
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, include your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
Repairs by material
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that’s the part we put right.
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, in much the same way.
Covering Close House
Close House is about 2 miles east of Bishop Auckland, in County Durham. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. We cover 329 places across County Durham. Our jobs stretch from Close House to Newcastle upon Tyne (24 miles away).
Every address in DL14 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. From Close House, Stanley Street and Gibson Street or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. We also travel to Coundon Grange (1 mile west), Eldon (1 mile south), Eldon Lane (1 mile west), Coronation (1 mile west) and Grange Hill (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Durham (10 miles north), Newton Aycliffe (3 miles south-east), Spennymoor (4 miles north), Chester-le-Street (15 miles north), Peterlee (14 miles north-east) and Stanley (15 miles north).
Around Close House
In Close House, that means homes near King James I Academy, Hackworth Park and Prince Bishops Community Primary School. The nearest railway station is Shildon station, roughly 1.4 miles south. Further afield, we also cover the area around Bishop Auckland Hospital (1.6 miles north-west) and Spanish Gallery (1.8 miles north-west).
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
