Sunderland · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Columbia, Sunderland
Local bath repair for Columbia: a fixed quote from pictures, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- Chips on the rim or sides
How the visit works
We work cleanly and quietly, so you can carry on at home. Protection goes down first, then the work takes a morning or an afternoon. Before we leave, we explain the curing time and the aftercare.
- We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and rust.
- The chip or crack is filled, then sanded level with the bath.
- We tint the finish on the day to suit your bath’s shade of white or colour.
- We apply the finish coats and polish the repair so it blends in.
- Once it has cured, usually by the day after, the bath is ready to use.
Preparing for the visit
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
Get a quote
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire bath, we can give you a fixed price the same day in most cases.
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About our bath repair in Columbia
We repair just the damaged spot and colour-match it to the bath, which costs far less than replacing a fitted bath. Most baths can be used again the day after. Whether it’s scuffs and scratches in the surface and a kit repair that didn’t last, we can normally put it right, whatever the material.
You are covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Where
- Columbia (NE38, NE37)
- Area hub
- Sunderland
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
When to call us in Columbia
Nearly all the chips we see start with something being dropped: a shampoo bottle, a shower head, a tile or a tool during a refit. On enamelled baths, any chip down to the metal will start to rust.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- Damage beneath the taps
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- Impact holes in acrylic
What your quote should include
- What happens if they find more damage
- How the room is protected while they work
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
Materials and what they mean for the repair
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.
Pressed steel
Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Chips rust quickly on steel, especially around the waste, so early repairs matter.
What bath repair costs
Prices start from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Columbia. What changes the price is:
- How many items we do on one visit
- How much damage there is
- The material and finish
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Quotes from your photos
Phone pictures are fine, there’s no need for anything special. Make sure they show:
- The material, if you know it
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them over with your postcode, and you will get a fixed price back. There is no charge for the quote and you’re under no obligation.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is generally the cheaper route.
Columbia: your questions answered
Will there be a smell?
A little, depending on the job. Open windows and an extractor fan help.
Can rust on a bath be repaired?
Yes, very often. We take it back to sound metal, seal it, fill it and match the colour.
What happens next?
We review the pictures and send a fixed quote.
Do you come to Columbia?
Yes, we do. Technicians travel to Columbia from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Are you accredited?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
What does bath repair cost?
Repairs from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from pictures. You will get a fixed figure before you book.
Will the repair last?
Yes, if it’s prepared properly and the bath is sound. It carries our one-year guarantee.
When a repair isn’t the answer
We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair will not do:
- Cracks in acrylic we can’t reach from underneath
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
Our work in Columbia
Columbia is about 1 mile east of Washington, in Sunderland. 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 work in 75 places in Sunderland. Our jobs stretch from Columbia to Newcastle upon Tyne (about 8 miles away).
Our visits in NE38 and NE37 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. You’ll find streets such as Swan Road, Abbey Road and Ash Square, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Columbia: Washington (1 mile west), Lambton (1 mile west), Oxclose (1 mile west), Harraton (1 mile south-west) and Fatfield (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Sunderland (4 miles east), Houghton-le-Spring (4 miles south-east), Sunniside (5 miles east), Fulwell (6 miles north-east), Hendon (6 miles east) and Ford (4 miles east).
Around Columbia
In Columbia, that means homes near Biddick Academy, St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Church of Holy Trinity, among other places. Columbia’s nearest station is Chester-Le-Street station, about 3.9 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Lambton Castle (2.3 miles south-west) and Bowes Railway (2.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near Columbia include WWT Washington and Warden Law.
Repair or replace in Columbia?
If the rest of the bath is in good condition, a repair is almost always the better choice. It costs less, takes less time and causes far less upheaval, and the bathroom stays as it is. If the entire surface is worn, re-enamelling may make more sense, and we’ll tell you. 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 price from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why us?
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Fixed prices from your photos
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Everything repaired in place
Take a look at our pricing or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Also in Columbia
Landlord and trade work in Columbia
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Columbia as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it normally costs far less than a refit.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
