County Durham · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Eldon, County Durham
Bath repair across Eldon and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases.
- Repairs from £95
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- Chips on the rim or sides
What happens on the day
Your technician turns up when we said we would, introduces themselves and checks the damage against your pictures first. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before any work starts. Most visits take a few hours, and we leave the room as we found it.
- We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or rust.
- The chip or crack is filled, then sanded level with the bath.
- We tint the finish on the day to suit your bath’s shade of white or colour.
- We apply the finish coats and polish the repair so it blends in.
- Once it has cured, usually by the day after, the bath is ready to use.
Before we arrive
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Point us to the nearest place to park
Get a quote
Send us pictures of the damage and one of the whole item, with your DL14 postcode, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
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Bath repair at your home in Eldon
Bath repair is our most common job. A chip by the taps, a crack in the base and a rust spot by the plughole are all repaired in place, usually in a single visit. Our technicians work on pressed steel enamel, cast iron enamel and whirlpool & spa baths, and the jobs we see most are chips on the rim or sides and a hole punched through by something heavy.
Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do.
- Location
- Eldon (DL14)
- Area hub
- County Durham
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What else we do in Eldon
When a repair isn’t the answer
A repair isn’t always the answer, and we will tell you before we start. Repairs will not solve:
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- A steel bath rusted through
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
Materials we repair
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
How we price bath repair
Repairs from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we take into account:
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Doing more than one item at once
- The size and number of damaged areas
- What the surface is made of
Our prices are the same across the UK, so there is no premium for Eldon. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Quotes from your photos
Before you send photos, a few simple things make all the difference:
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
- Something in shot to show the size
- What it’s made of, if you know
We price from pictures so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through.
How to look after the repair
Looking after the surface is easy, and it makes a real difference:
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- Don’t leave razors or cans standing in the bath
- Have new chips seen to early
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
In the first few days, avoid putting weight or bottles on the repair. After that, normal gentle cleaning is fine, avoiding abrasives.
Tape over a fresh chip or crack until it’s repaired, so water cannot get in. Remove it before the repair.
Common questions in Eldon
When can you do it?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. Send photos with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.
Can you redo an old repair?
Yes. We remove the old filler and start again. Mention it when you send pictures.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
Do you work in Eldon?
Yes. We work across the UK and come to Eldon and the rest of County Durham. Send photos and we’ll quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged.
Can you fix rust around the plughole?
Yes. We take out the rust and any loose enamel, seal and fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it is not worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Signs you need bath repair in Eldon
A bath gets knocked about more than you’d think: bottles, shower heads and razors are dropped every day, and taps and wastes are tightened against the surface. Over time, chips and rust spots are almost inevitable.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- A chipped rim or side
- Snagging damage from a refit
- Rust spots around the plughole
- Impact holes in acrylic
What to look for in a quote
- How soon you can use it again
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- How to look after the finish
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
For landlords and businesses
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.
For anyone letting property in or around Eldon, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send pictures for each address and we will come back with a combined price.
Covering Eldon
Eldon is about 2 miles east of Bishop Auckland, in County Durham. From the centre of Eldon to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Eldon is one of 329 towns and villages in County Durham where we work. We work right across the region, from Eldon to Newcastle upon Tyne (about 24 miles away).
Our visits in DL14 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. From Eldon Bank, Main Road and Green Lane or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Close by, we cover Close House (1 mile north), Eldon Lane (1 mile north-west), Coundon Grange (1 mile north-west), Coronation (1 mile west) and Shildon (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Durham (10 miles north), Newton Aycliffe (3 miles south-east), Spennymoor (4 miles north), Chester-le-Street (15 miles north), Peterlee (14 miles north-east) and Crook (6 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Eldon
Our customers here include homes close to The Grey Horse Public House, Hackworth Park and King James I Academy. Nearby too are Prince Bishops Community Primary School (0.5 miles north-west) and St Mark (less than half a mile west). The closest station to Eldon is Shildon station, about 1.2 miles south. Further afield, we also cover the area around Spanish Gallery (2 miles north-west) and Auckland Castle (2 miles north-west).
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair will not last.
Different materials, different repairs
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
Cast iron
Cast iron is heavy and rigid, with a fused enamel surface. A chip down to the iron can rust, but the body of the bath lasts a very long time, so it’s always worth repairing.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
