Darlington · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Croft-on-Tees, Darlington
We travel to Croft-on-Tees for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A chip where the taps sit
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
Bath repair in Croft-on-Tees, 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. Typical jobs include a hole punched through by something heavy and deep scratches in acrylic, in pressed steel enamel, cast iron enamel and roll-top & freestanding.
Whatever the size of the job, you get the same one-year guarantee in Croft-on-Tees and across Darlington.
- Where
- Croft-on-Tees (DL2)
- Area hub
- Darlington
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What we do, step by step
We turn up at the time we agreed with you, introduces themselves and checks the damage against your photos first. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before any work starts. Most visits take a few hours, depending on the damage, and we leave the room as we found it.
- First, we check the damage against your photos and agree the plan.
- Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
- The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of the bath.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
Preparing for the visit
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Open a window if you can
- Point us to the nearest place to park
Get a quote
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them over with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed quote back. There’s no charge for the quote and you are under no obligation.
Advice
Covering Croft-on-Tees
Croft-on-Tees is about 3 miles south of Darlington, in Darlington. We visit customers in Croft-on-Tees and the surrounding area, so nothing has to leave your home. Croft-on-Tees is one of 53 places in Darlington we cover. We work right across the region, from Croft-on-Tees to Newcastle upon Tyne (35 miles away).
Jobs in DL2 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. You will find streets such as Rectory Lane, The Mill Race and South Parade. Other places close to Croft-on-Tees include Hurworth Place (1 mile east), Hurworth-on-Tees (1 mile east), Dalton-on-Tees (1 mile south-east), Eryholme (2 miles east) and Dalton Gates (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Darlington (3 miles north), Harrowgate Hill (4 miles north), West Park (4 miles north), Eastbourne (3 miles north-east), Cockerton (4 miles north) and Rise Carr (4 miles north).
Local landmarks in Croft-on-Tees
Our customers here include homes close to Croft Church of England Primary School, St Peter's Church and The Comet Public House. You will also find Hurworth House School (0.7 miles east) and Hurworth School (0.7 miles east). For rail, the closest station is Darlington station, about 2.6 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Tubwell Row Museum (2.9 miles north) and Cornmill Shopping Centre (3 miles north).
What bath repair costs
Prices start from £95. We give every job a fixed price from photos. These are the things that affect it:
- The type of damage
- Whether we combine several jobs
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- How easy the damage is to reach
No two jobs are quite the same, 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
Good pictures mean an accurate price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Any details about the material
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three pictures through our quote form or call us. We’ll say straight away whether it can be repaired.
Different materials, different repairs
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and often freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, just like other baths.
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
When to call us in Croft-on-Tees
Many chips happen while the bathroom is being fitted. Tools, tiles and fittings get dropped into the bath, and the damage is not always spotted until later. Snagging repairs like these are a regular job for us.
The most common problems we are called about are:
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
Before booking anyone
- What preparation is included
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- How long it needs to cure
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
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Should you replace it?
A new bath brings a chain of other jobs: the tiles sitting on the rim tend to break, the panel may not fit the new one, and the plumbing has to be disconnected and refitted. Repairing the damage avoids all of that. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Why us?
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- One visit for most repairs
- Same prices wherever you are
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
See our full price list or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
DIY kit or professional repair?
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is typically cheaper.
Honest limits
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly.
Surfaces we repair
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
Keeping it looking good
So the finish stays in good condition:
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
- Check that an acrylic bath doesn’t move when you stand in it
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
Don’t leave razors, cans or hair grips in the bath, as they can leave rust marks. A dripping tap should be fixed early, too.
Rust under enamel spreads surprisingly quickly. Left for months, a small chip can grow into a large rust patch, so early repair keeps the cost down.
Your questions about bath repair in Croft-on-Tees
Are you accredited?
We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Is my repair covered?
Yes, for a year. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Normally, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Generally, yes. Let us know what was used before.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we are working in. We’ll let you know when it’s safe to use again.
Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?
Usually, yes, if we can reach behind it. The hole is backed, filled and refinished to match.
Which areas do you work in?
Everywhere in the UK, Croft-on-Tees included. There’s no extra charge for travel.
Can you repair a crack in an acrylic bath?
Usually, yes, as long as we can get to the back of the crack to support it. Check under the bath panel, or send us a photo.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
