County Durham · England
Bath Repair in High Forge
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for homes and businesses in High Forge and across County Durham. Send pictures for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- A hole punched through by something heavy
How we handle bath repair in High Forge
Small damage on a bath is worth repairing early. On steel and cast iron, exposed metal starts to rust, and on acrylic, a crack keeps spreading while the bath flexes. A repair stops both. We regularly repair cast iron enamel, whirlpool & spa baths and pressed steel enamel, and people most frequently call us about cracks in an acrylic bath and scuffs and scratches in the surface.
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee.
- Location
- High Forge (DH9)
- Area hub
- County Durham
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Pressed steel
Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Chips rust quickly on steel, particularly by the plughole, so early repairs matter.
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid, and often freestanding. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour-matched, in much the same way.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it will not stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
Signs you need bath repair in High Forge
Dropped items cause the majority of chips, and a lot happen during bathroom refits. Cracks in acrylic have a different cause: the bath is not properly supported, so it flexes under weight.
Contact us if you’ve noticed:
- A chip where the taps sit
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- A hole punched through by something heavy
What to look for in a quote
- Who will actually do the work
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
Landlords, agents and businesses in High Forge
Hospitality businesses can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
Letting agents frequently send us pictures straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
What a repair can’t fix
We will not take on work that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
- Cracks in acrylic we cannot reach from underneath
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.
Surfaces we repair
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
What bath repair costs
Repairs from £95. Prices are worked out job by job. What matters most is:
- How many areas need work
- How easy the damage is to reach
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed price from your pictures, so you know the cost before you book.
Getting a price from photos
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what we need:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
There is no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.
High Forge questions
Do you hold any accreditations?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Will the repair show?
We aim for a repair you can’t easily find. How well it disappears depends on the condition of the rest of the bath, and we’ll tell you what to expect.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Yes, regularly. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
What do you need from me?
Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787.
Do you come to High Forge?
We do. Technicians travel to High Forge from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.
How do I get a price for bath repair in High Forge?
Repairs from £95. Every job gets a fixed price based on pictures of the damage. Send a close-up and a picture of the whole item with your DH9 postcode.
Can you repair a hole in a bath?
Usually, yes, if we can reach behind it. The hole is backed, filled and refinished to match.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Usually, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
High Forge and nearby
High Forge is about 2 miles north-east of Stanley, in County Durham. Whether you’re in the middle of High Forge or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Our repair technicians cover all 329 towns and villages in County Durham. Our nearest city page is Newcastle upon Tyne, about 7 miles away.
Jobs in DH9 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover the places around High Forge: Beamish (1 mile south), High Urpeth (1 mile east), West Pelton (1 mile south-east), No Place (1 mile south-west) and High Handenhold (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Durham (8 miles south-east), Consett (8 miles west), Spennymoor (13 miles south), Seaham (12 miles east), Chester-le-Street (3 miles south-east) and Peterlee (15 miles south-east).
What’s near High Forge
Around High Forge, we work in homes near The Shepherd & Shepherdess pub, Beamish Primary School and Church of St Paul. High Forge’s nearest station is Chester-Le-Street station, roughly 3.4 miles south-east of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Lambton Castle (4.5 miles east) and Ankers House Museum (3.5 miles south-east).
The process
From the moment we arrive, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the work 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 protect the bath and the floor around it.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage, and any rust is treated.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, normally the following day.
How to prepare
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
Get a quote
Most customers in High Forge get their price from pictures. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Advice
Why repair rather than replace?
A new bath costs more than the bath itself: removal and disposal, plumbing, a new panel, tiling and decorating. A repair is one job, done in one visit. Prices start from £95. No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Why High Forge customers choose us
- Same prices wherever you are
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Work done at your home or business
See our pricing and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
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