County Durham · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Esh Winning, County Durham
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for homes and businesses in Esh Winning and across County Durham. Send pictures for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- Rust spots around the plughole
What bath repair costs
Repairs from £95. Every quote is fixed and free. What we take into account:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Unusual colours or finishes
- The size and number of damaged areas
- What the surface is made of
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.
Getting a price from photos
Phone photos are fine. Make sure they show:
- Details of any past repairs
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
There’s no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
Bath repair in Esh Winning, done in place
Repairing baths is what we do most. A chip by the taps, a crack in the base and a rust spot by the plughole are all fixed without removing the bath, usually in a single visit. We work on acrylic, roll-top & freestanding and whirlpool & spa baths, and the jobs we see most are damage beneath the taps and impact holes in acrylic.
A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Area
- Esh Winning (DH7)
- Area hub
- County Durham
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY kit or professional repair?
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
Common problems we fix in Esh Winning
Nearly all the chips we see start with something being dropped: bottles, shower heads, tiles and tools. On enamelled baths, a chip that reaches the metal will start to rust.
Send us a photo if you notice any of these:
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- Chips on the rim or sides
- A chip where the taps sit
- Rust spots around the plughole
What to look for in a quote
- What prep work is covered
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- When it can be used again
- How the colour is matched
Keeping it looking good
How the surface is treated afterwards matters:
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
- Store metal items away from the bath
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
Do not leave razors, cans or hair grips in the bath, as they can leave rust marks. A dripping tap should be fixed early, too.
If water is getting through a crack, stop using the bath. Water under the bath can damage the floor and the ceiling below.
When we would advise against a repair
Not everything can be repaired, and we’ll 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 bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we repair
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
Landlord and trade work in Esh Winning
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
How it works
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, cover and mask the work area, then carry out the work, which normally takes two to three hours for most chips. If we find something your pictures didn’t show, we’ll explain it before carrying on.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage.
- 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, normally the next day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
Getting a price
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the whole bath, add your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
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FAQs for Esh Winning
Is there a guarantee?
Yes: twelve months. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
What does bath repair cost?
Repairs from £95. Because every job differs, we price from photos. You’ll get a fixed figure before booking.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include pictures of each item.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Do the materials smell?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, so we ventilate the room. It fades as everything cures.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we’re working in. We’ll tell you when the room can be used again.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You do not need to watch us work.
What areas do you cover?
Everywhere in the UK, Esh Winning included. There’s no extra charge for travel.
Covering Esh Winning
Esh Winning is about 5 miles west of Durham, in County Durham. Anywhere in DH7, we carry out the work at your property. Esh Winning is one of 329 places in County Durham we cover. You can also see our page for Newcastle upon Tyne, about 15 miles away.
We cover every part of the DH7 postcode area and the streets around it. We regularly work on streets such as Arbourcourt Avenue, Birch Place and Woodlands Road. If you’re just outside Esh Winning, we cover Waterhouses (1 mile south-west), Quebec (1 mile north), Cornsay Colliery (1 mile north-west), East Hedleyhope (2 miles south-west) and Stanley Crook (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Durham (5 miles east), Consett (8 miles north-west), Newton Aycliffe (12 miles south-east), Bishop Auckland (8 miles south), Spennymoor (6 miles south-east) and Seaham (15 miles east).
What’s near Esh Winning
We visit homes around Esh Winning Primary School and St Paul and the streets around them. Nearby you’ll also find Ushaw Historic House (2.2 miles north-east) and Brancepeth Castle (3.4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Stanley Moss.
Different materials, different repairs
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’s what we repair.
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it relies on good support. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
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About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
