County Durham · England
Bath Repair in Consett
Bath repair for Consett, without a refit. Send us pictures for a fixed price, then book a visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
Our work in Consett
Consett is about 12 miles south-west of Gateshead, in County Durham. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Consett is one of 329 places in County Durham where we work. You can also see our page for Newcastle upon Tyne, about 12 miles away.
Here we cover the DH8 postcode area. From John Street Square, Station Road and Church Road or a nearby road, we can come to you. With the A691 and A692 close by, Consett is simple for us to get to. If you’re just outside Consett, we cover Blackhill (1 mile north), Crookhall (1 mile south-east), Bridgehill (1 mile north-west), The Grove (1 mile south-west) and Benfieldside (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Durham (12 miles south-east), Bishop Auckland (15 miles south-east), Spennymoor (14 miles south-east), Chester-le-Street (10 miles east), Stanley (6 miles east) and Crook (10 miles south). Consett is among the bigger towns we cover in County Durham.
Landmarks near Consett
In Consett, that means homes near Consett Infant School, Consett Academy and Blackhill and Consett Park, among other places. Also close by are Christ Church (within half a mile south-east) and The Freemasons Arms (less than half a mile south-east). Further afield, we also cover the area around Shotley Bridge Hospital (1 mile north).
Bath repair in Consett, done in place
We repair enamelled steel, cast iron and acrylic baths. The method changes with the material: rust is treated on metal baths, while cracks in acrylic are reinforced from underneath. We regularly repair roll-top & freestanding, pressed steel enamel and cast iron enamel, and the jobs we see most are damage beneath the taps and impact holes in acrylic.
Big or small, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee.
- Area
- Consett (DH8)
- County
- County Durham
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
FAQs for Consett
Do you cover Consett?
We do. We send a technician to Consett for every job, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Just keep them out of the work area. We will let you know when it’s safe to use again.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
In nearly every case. If pictures don’t show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.
Which areas do you work in?
The whole UK, including all of County Durham. Just include your postcode and we’ll offer you dates.
Will the repair show?
On a bath in good condition, a colour matched repair is very hard to spot. On worn enamel, it can look shinier than the rest.
Can you repair a failed DIY repair?
Yes, we do this often. The old material comes out, any rust is treated, then we repair it properly.
Can you fix rust around the plughole?
Yes, very frequently. We take it back to sound metal, seal it, fill it and match the colour.
What information do you need?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. Then we will agree a date.
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Can I fix it myself?
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
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 typically cheaper.
What we do, step by step
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, protect the area, and get on with the job, which generally takes a few hours, depending on the damage. If we find something your photos didn’t show, we’ll explain it before carrying on.
- First, we check the damage against your pictures and agree the plan.
- Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to 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.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
Getting a price
Send us photos of the damage and one of the entire item, with your DH8 postcode, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Related advice
Why repair rather than replace?
Think about the hidden costs of a new bath: removal and disposal, plumbing, a new panel, tiling and decorating. A repair is one job, done in one visit. Our bath repair starts from £95. No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Why book with us
- No extra charge for your area
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Work done at your home or business
- A year’s guarantee on all work
Take a look at our pricing and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
How to care for the repair
How the surface is treated afterwards matters:
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- Don’t leave razors or cans standing in the bath
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
Give the repair the full curing time we recommend before using the bath. After that, gentle cleaning keeps it looking good.
Rust under enamel spreads surprisingly quickly. A chip the size of a fingernail can become a much larger patch if it’s left for months, so early repair keeps the cost down.
What a repair can’t fix
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair will not do:
- Cracks in acrylic we cannot reach from underneath
- A whole bath that’s dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Materials we work on in Consett
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
When to call us in Consett
Most bath damage comes from something 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.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
Comparing quotes
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- When it can be used again
- Who will actually do the work
- What aftercare is recommended
What your bath is made of matters
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it relies on good support. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that is the part we put right.
Work for landlords and builders
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
