County Durham · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Great Lumley, County Durham
We travel to Great Lumley for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Everything is done in place, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- Chips caused by builders
Where we work around Great Lumley
Great Lumley is about 2 miles south-east of Chester-le-Street, in County Durham. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Great Lumley is one of 329 places in County Durham we cover. We work right across the region, from Great Lumley to Newcastle upon Tyne (11 miles away).
We cover every part of DH3 and the streets around it. Whether you live on Cocken Lane, Frosterley Drive and Eggleston Close or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. We also cover the places around Great Lumley: Castle Dene (1 mile north), Lumley Thicks (1 mile north-east), Woodstone Village (1 mile north-east), Bournmoor (2 miles north-east) and New Lambton (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Durham (4 miles south), Consett (12 miles west), Newton Aycliffe (15 miles south), Bishop Auckland (14 miles south-west), Spennymoor (10 miles south) and Seaham (8 miles east).
Around Great Lumley
Around Great Lumley, we work in homes near Christ Church Lumley, Lumley Junior School and The Warriors Arms, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Chester-Le-Street station, roughly 2 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Chester-le-Street (2.1 miles north-west) and Lambton Castle (2.1 miles north). The countryside around Great Lumley includes Warden Law and WWT Washington.
Bath repair in Great Lumley, done in place
Whether your bath is steel, cast iron or acrylic, we can repair it. The method changes with the material: rust is treated on metal baths, while cracks in acrylic are reinforced from underneath. We regularly repair cast iron enamel, whirlpool & spa baths and pressed steel enamel, and people most frequently call us about scratches you can feel with a fingernail and a cracked acrylic bath.
Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we’ll explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Location
- Great Lumley (DH3)
- Region
- County Durham
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Great Lumley: your questions answered
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it is not worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
Is there a guarantee?
All our work carries our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Is a bath repair permanent?
Yes, if it’s prepared properly and the bath is sound. It carries our one-year guarantee.
Will the price change on the day?
If we find something the pictures didn’t show, we explain it first. The price only changes if you agree.
Do you do work for letting agents?
We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Normally, yes. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so let us know about it.
Can you repair a hole in a bath?
Generally. Photos of the hole and the underside help us check.
Can rust on a bath be repaired?
Yes, it’s one of the most common repairs we do. The rust is cut back to clean metal and sealed before we fill and finish it.
Repairing versus replacing in Great Lumley
For damage in one or two places, a repair is the obvious choice. It’s a fraction of the cost of a new bath and fitting, it’s done in one visit, and nothing else in the room changes. Prices start from £95. We charge the same wherever you are, so there is no premium for Great Lumley. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Why book with us
- Colour-matched on site
- Everything repaired in place
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
See our pricing and bath cost comparison.
For landlords and businesses
For anyone letting property in or around Great Lumley, we will quote for several properties at once. Send photos for each one and we will come back with a combined price.
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover. Several plots can be done in one visit.
Signs you need bath repair in Great Lumley
Many chips happen while the bathroom is being fitted. Tradespeople drop tools and tiles into the bath, and the damage isn’t always spotted until later. We repair snagging damage like this regularly.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Chips caused by builders
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
Before booking anyone
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- What preparation is included
- How changes to the job are handled
- Whether a trained technician does the job
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. Each job gets its own fixed quote. This is what makes a difference:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- How easy the damage is to reach
- Doing more than one item at once
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
Compared with replacing, repairing usually costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Getting a price from pictures
Two or three clear photos are typically enough. Try to include:
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- The material, if you know it
- One picture of the whole bath
- Where you are, by postcode
To get a price, send a couple of pictures using our quote form or ring us. We’ll tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
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The process
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive at the agreed slot, sheet and mask the area around the job, do the job and tidy away. Plan for a morning or an afternoon from start to finish. Before leaving, we tell you when it can be used and what to avoid for the first few days.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Clear the area around the damage
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
Getting a price
You don’t need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.
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How to look after the repair
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts:
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
- Put a towel in the bath if you are working above it
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
- Do not leave razors or cans standing in the bath
Treat the repaired area like the rest of the bath: a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs. Avoid scourers and gritty cream cleaners.
Avoid standing in a cracked acrylic bath until it’s fixed. Each time it flexes, the crack grows, and water can get through to the floor below.
When a repair is not the answer
We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair will not do:
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
- Cracks in acrylic we can’t reach from underneath
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we repair
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Cast iron
Cast iron is heavy and rigid, 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.
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and often freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, in much the same way.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
