County Durham · England
Bath Repair for Durham homes
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Durham. Send pictures for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- A chip where the taps sit
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
Should I try a DIY kit first?
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is generally the cheaper route.
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and give it the full curing time. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
About our bath repair in Durham
We repair enamelled steel, cast iron and acrylic baths. Each material is repaired a little differently: metal baths need any rust dealt with first, and acrylic cracks need support from behind. We work on acrylic, pressed steel enamel and roll-top & freestanding, and common reasons people contact us are damage beneath the taps and holes from dropped items.
Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do.
- Where
- Durham (DH1)
- Region
- County Durham
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Landlords, agents and businesses in Durham
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send photos, the address and how to get access and we’ll handle the rest.
What bath repair costs
Prices start from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Durham. What changes the price is:
- How many areas need work
- Access to the area
- The type of damage
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. The full price is agreed before you book.
How to get a fixed price
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage, and it saves a visit. Try to send:
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- A photo taken from further back
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- What it’s made of, if you know
Most clients in Durham get their price from photos. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
What happens on the day
Arrival times are agreed in advance, so you are not left guessing. On site, it takes two to three hours for most chips for most jobs. We leave the room clean and ready to use once it has cured.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- We match both the colour and the shine.
- We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, typically the day after.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
Get a quote
To get a price, send two or three photos using our quote form or call us. We’ll tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
Advice
Honest limits
Some jobs are not right for a repair, for example:
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we can’t get to from below
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
Materials we work on in Durham
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
Repairing versus replacing in Durham
A new bath brings a chain of other jobs: tiles along the rim usually crack when it comes out, a new panel is often needed, and the plumbing has to be disconnected and refitted. A repair skips all of it. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Compared with replacing, a repair is normally a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
Why book with us
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- No need to remove anything
See our full price list or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Durham: your questions answered
Is the work guaranteed?
All our work carries a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Will there be a smell?
There can be some smell while we work. It fades as everything cures.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Of course, and it generally saves money. Just add the extra items to your photos and we will quote them together.
Will you leave a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.
How do I get a price for bath repair in Durham?
Prices start from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from photos. You will get a fixed figure before booking.
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote with dates.
What information do you need?
Some pictures, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, we only need access to the room.
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes, we match coloured baths too. We tint the finish to your bath on site.
About Durham
Durham is about 11 miles south-west of Sunderland, in County Durham. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. We cover 329 places in County Durham. Our nearest city page is Newcastle upon Tyne, about 15 miles away.
Every address in DH1 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Jobs here include addresses on High Street, Market Place and Cooper Square. With the A167 and A177 close by, Durham is easy for our repair technicians to reach. Other places close to Durham include Elvet (1 mile south), Crossgate (1 mile south-west), Gilesgate (1 mile east), Neville's Cross (1 mile south-west) and Old Durham (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Consett (12 miles north-west), Newton Aycliffe (11 miles south), Bishop Auckland (10 miles south-west), Spennymoor (6 miles south), Seaham (10 miles east) and Chester-le-Street (5 miles north). As one of the bigger places in County Durham, Durham is somewhere we visit often.
Landmarks near Durham
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to The Traveller's Rest Public House, St Leonard's Catholic School and Old Durham Gardens and the streets around them. Nearby too are Durham Sixth Form Centre (less than half a mile south), United Reformed Church (under half a mile south), Durham University Library and Collections (1 mile south) and St Margaret's Church of England Primary School (0.9 miles south-west). Durham has its own railway station: Durham station. Other landmarks nearby include Durham Museum (0.6 miles south) and Broom (1.9 miles west).
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What your bath is made of matters
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, just like other baths.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are thick and very strong, finished with fired enamel. Chips can rust if left, but the body of the bath lasts a very long time, so it’s always worth repairing.
Aftercare tips
Simple care helps the repair last. Our advice:
- Have new chips seen to early
- Make sure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
- Do not scrub with anything abrasive
- Put a towel in the bath if you’re working above it
In the first few days, avoid putting weight or bottles on the repair. After that, clean it as you would the rest of the bath, avoiding abrasives.
If an acrylic bath has a crack, stop showering in it until it’s repaired. Every use opens the crack a little more, and it can start to leak underneath.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
