County Durham · England
Bath Repair for Cotherstone homes
Bath repair in Cotherstone without the cost of replacing. Get a fixed price from your photos, then we come to you.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
When to call us in Cotherstone
Heavy toiletries are the biggest single cause of chips. Fittings cause damage too: water collects there, so chips nearby rust quickly.
Get in touch if you’ve noticed:
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- A hole punched through by something heavy
What your quote should include
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- Whether they match the colour on site
- When it can be used again
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
About our bath repair in Cotherstone
Whatever the damage, the aim is the same: a repair that’s smooth, sound and hard to spot. Proper preparation, careful filling and shaping, then colour and gloss matching so it sits flush with the rest of the bath. We’re often asked to fix scuffs and scratches in the surface and rust spots around the plughole, on roll-top & freestanding, acrylic and cast iron enamel.
A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Where
- Cotherstone (DL12)
- Region
- County Durham
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Honest limits
Some jobs aren’t right for a repair, including:
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we work on in Cotherstone
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
Keeping it looking good
How the surface is treated afterwards matters:
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
- Ensure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
For the first few days, keep heavy bottles off the repaired spot. After that, clean it as you would the rest of the bath.
A chip on a metal bath shouldn’t be left. Water gets to the metal and rust starts, turning a quick repair into a bigger one.
What bath repair costs
Prices start from £95. You will not pay by the hour. The price depends on:
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- The material and finish
A repair normally costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send photos and we’ll give you the exact figure.
How to get a fixed price
Two or three clear photos are typically enough. It helps if you send:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- One picture of the whole bath
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
Most clients in Cotherstone get their price from pictures. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Nearby places to Cotherstone
Other services in Cotherstone
Repair or replace: which is better?
A repair makes sense whenever the damage is localised. It’s a fraction of the cost of a new bath and fitting, it’s done in one visit, and nothing else in the room changes. Prices start from £95. Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Why book with us
- Fixed prices from your pictures
- One price list for the entire UK
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
See our full price list and bath cost comparison.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Cast iron
Cast iron is heavy and rigid, finished with fired enamel. A chip down to the iron can rust, but the bath itself lasts for generations, which makes it well worth repairing.
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it relies on good support. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
What we do, step by step
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room beforehand. We bring everything we need with us, put protection down and get going once we have agreed what we’re doing. It usually takes a few hours, depending on the damage, and you can get on with other things while we’re there.
- First, we check the damage against your photos and agree the plan.
- Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
Getting a price
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job the same day in most cases.
Related advice
Can I fix it myself?
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
Covering Cotherstone
Cotherstone is about 13 miles south-west of Bishop Auckland, in County Durham. We agree a date that works for you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so you’re not left waiting in all day. Cotherstone is one of 329 places in County Durham where we work. Our jobs stretch from Cotherstone to Newcastle upon Tyne (32 miles away).
Every address in DL12 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets such as Tees Railway Walk, Mire Lane and Station Terrace, all of which we cover. Other places close to Cotherstone include East Briscoe (2 miles west), Romaldkirk (2 miles north-west), Startforth (3 miles south-east), Eggleston (3 miles north) and Kinninvie (3 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Bishop Auckland (13 miles north-east), Shildon (14 miles east), Crook (14 miles north-east), Willington (15 miles north-east), New Shildon (14 miles east) and South Church (14 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Cotherstone
Around Cotherstone, we work in homes near Cotherstone Primary School, Red Lion Inn And Red Lion Cottage and St Cuthbert. Other landmarks nearby include Cotherstone Castle (less than half a mile north) and Teesdale (2.8 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Scarney Hill.
FAQs for Cotherstone
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Will it make a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.
Do you come to Cotherstone?
We do. Repair technicians travel to Cotherstone from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Just add the extra items to your photos and you’ll get one combined price.
How do I book?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes, frequently. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Will the price change on the day?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
Can tenants book a repair?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Just make sure the landlord agrees.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
