County Durham · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Crossgate, County Durham
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for homes and businesses in Crossgate and across County Durham. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- Rust spots around the plughole
- Deep scratches in acrylic
Crossgate questions
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
In most cases. The old repair comes out first, so mention it when you send photos.
How long does the repair take to cure?
Normally by the following day, depending on the repair.
Can you redo an old repair?
Regularly. We strip it out, deal with any rust and repair it again.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and we will quote them together.
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.
How much does bath repair cost in Crossgate?
Repairs from £95. Because every job differs, we price from photos. You’ll get a fixed figure before booking.
Do I have to be there?
We need someone to let us in. You don’t need to watch us work.
Bath repair in Crossgate without replacing anything
Bath repair is our most common job. Chips on the rim, rust around the waste and cracks in acrylic are all repaired in place, typically in a single visit. Common call-outs are for chips along the edge of the bath and scuffs and scratches in the surface, on pressed steel enamel, roll-top & freestanding and cast iron enamel.
All our work comes with a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in County Durham.
- Location
- Crossgate (DH1, DH99)
- Region
- County Durham
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Different materials, different repairs
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it relies on good support. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
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 is the part we put right.
How to look after the repair
So the finish stays in good condition:
- Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
A repaired bath needs no special treatment, just sensible cleaning. Skip bleach and gritty creams.
Rust spreads under enamel faster than most people expect. Left for months, a small chip can grow into a large rust patch, so it pays to deal with it early.
Crossgate and the surrounding area
Crossgate is about 1 mile south-west of Durham, in County Durham. From the centre of Crossgate to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. We cover 329 places across County Durham, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Newcastle upon Tyne, about 15 miles away.
All of DH1 and DH99 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets such as Clay Lane, North Road and The Avenue, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Crossgate: Elvet (1 mile east), Neville's Cross (1 mile south-west), Durham (1 mile north-east), Lowes Barn (1 mile south-west) and Gilesgate (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as Consett (12 miles north-west), Newton Aycliffe (10 miles south), Bishop Auckland (9 miles south-west), Spennymoor (5 miles south), Seaham (10 miles north-east) and Chester-le-Street (6 miles north).
Local landmarks in Crossgate
In Crossgate, that means homes near Durham Sixth Form Centre, St Margaret's Church and Chorister School and the streets around them. Also close by are Durham University Library and Collections (0.6 miles south-east), St Margaret's Church of England Primary School (under half a mile south-west), The Angel Public House (within half a mile north) and Old Durham Gardens (1.1 miles east). Crossgate has its own railway station: Durham station. A little further out are County Hospital (within half a mile north-west) and Durham Cathedral Museum (less than half a mile south-east).
- Other local spots include Durham (0.6 miles north)
DIY repairs versus a professional job
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, and the work is guaranteed.
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it will not stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
What happens on the day
You don’t need to empty the room. We bring everything we need with us, put protection down and get going once we’ve agreed what we are doing. Most jobs take a morning or an afternoon, and you can get on with other things while we’re there.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
- 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.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know about parking or access
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
Getting a price
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Advice
Repair or replace: which is better?
If the rest of the bath is in good condition, a repair is almost always the better choice. It’s quicker, cheaper and far less disruptive, and you keep the bath you chose. Where the whole surface is tired, we may suggest re-enamelling instead. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Our prices are the same across the UK, so there is no premium for Crossgate. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
What you get with us
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- No need to remove anything
Read our pricing or bath cost comparison.
When to call us in Crossgate
A cracked acrylic bath generally wasn’t supported properly. Legs that aren’t adjusted, a missing cradle or a soft floor let the base flex until the acrylic gives way.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- Holes from dropped items
- A chip where the taps sit
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
Questions to ask before you book
- Who will actually do the work
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- What aftercare is recommended
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
What affects the price in Crossgate
Repairs from £95. Prices are worked out job by job. What matters most is:
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- What the surface is made of
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
Every job is a little different, 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.
How to get a fixed price
You can normally get a fixed quote without us visiting. To help us price it:
- Something in shot to show the size
- One picture of the entire bath
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
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 if a repair is the right fix.
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Landlords, agents and businesses in Crossgate
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
