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Bath chip & crack repair in Etherley Dene, County Durham
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths in Etherley Dene, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage beneath the taps
- Snagging damage from a refit
Bath repair at your home in Etherley Dene
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 fixed without removing the bath, normally in a single visit. Our repair technicians work on whirlpool & spa baths, roll-top & freestanding and cast iron enamel, and the jobs we see most are chips under the taps and chips along the edge of the bath.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something isn’t right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Location
- Etherley Dene (DL14)
- Region
- County Durham
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Pressed steel
Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Chips rust quickly on steel, particularly by the plughole, so early repairs matter.
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, in much the same way.
DIY kit or professional repair?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair won’t last.
Repair or replace in Etherley Dene?
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 the bathroom stays as it is. If the entire surface is worn, re-enamelling may make more sense, and we will tell you. Prices start from £95. Instead of hourly rates, we price the whole job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and doing several items at once reduces it.
What you get with us
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- We leave the room as we found it
- Colour-matched on site
Take a look at our full price list or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
How it works
Once we are through the door, we keep the work contained to the one room. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the job takes a few hours, depending on the damage, depending on what we find, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- 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.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
How to get a price
Most customers in Etherley Dene get their price from photos. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
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Our work in Etherley Dene
Etherley Dene is about 1 mile west of Bishop Auckland, in County Durham. Jobs in Etherley Dene are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from photos, then a visit to do the work. We work in all 329 towns and villages across County Durham, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Newcastle upon Tyne, about 24 miles away.
All of DL14 is within our area. Streets in the area include Wigdan Walls Road, Rush Park and Croft Side, and we cover them all. If you’re just outside Etherley Dene, we cover Etherley Grange (1 mile north-west), St Helen Auckland (1 mile south), Escomb (1 mile north), Woodside (1 mile north-west) and West Auckland (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Durham (11 miles north-east), Consett (15 miles north), Newton Aycliffe (6 miles east), Spennymoor (5 miles north-east), Chester-le-Street (15 miles north) and Stanley (15 miles north).
What’s near Etherley Dene
Our customers here include homes close to Woodhouse Close Church, St John's School & Sixth Form College - A Catholic Academy and The Masons Arms and the streets around them. Nearby too are St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School (0.6 miles east) and St John's School & Sixth Form College - A Catholic Academy (0.5 miles east). The closest station to Etherley Dene is Bishop Auckland station, about 1.2 miles north-east of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around No. 42 (1.6 miles north-east) and Auckland Castle (1.7 miles north-east).
What we cannot put right
We would rather lose a job than do one that will not last, so here’s what a repair cannot put right:
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we can’t get to from below
- A whole bath that’s dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think.
Surfaces we repair
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
What bath repair costs
Prices start from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price is based on:
- Doing more than one item at once
- The type of damage
- The material
- Unusual colours or finishes
We charge the same wherever you are, so there is no premium for Etherley Dene. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
How to get a fixed quote
Two or three clear pictures are typically enough. It helps if you send:
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- One picture of the entire bath
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job the same day in most cases.
How to care for the repair
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
- Rinse it down after each bath
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
Treat the repaired area like the rest of the bath: warm water, washing-up liquid and a soft cloth. Keep scouring pads and gritty cleaners away from it.
If water is getting through a crack, stop using the bath until it’s repaired. Leaks under a bath can damage floors and ceilings.
Common problems we fix in Etherley Dene
The usual cause is something heavy dropped into the bath, and building work is a common culprit. Cracks in acrylic have a different cause: the bath is not properly supported, so it flexes under weight.
People normally call us when they notice one of these:
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- A chip where the taps sit
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if they find more damage
- How the colour is matched
- Aftercare advice
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
FAQs for Etherley Dene
Are you a vetted contractor?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
How soon can you come?
That depends on our diary for your area. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
We come back with a fixed price, plus dates. There is no obligation to book.
Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?
Usually. Send us a picture of the hole and one from under the bath if you can.
Do I have to be there?
We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes. The colour is mixed on site to suit your bath, including older coloured suites.
Can a cracked acrylic bath be fixed?
In most cases. The back of the crack is strengthened before the front is filled and refinished, so we need access under the bath.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
