County Durham · England
Bath Repair for High Shincliffe homes
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for householders, landlords and businesses in High Shincliffe. Free, fixed quotes from your photos.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- A cracked acrylic bath
Should you replace it?
Swapping a damaged bath for a new one normally involves a plumber, lifting out the old bath, re-tiling and a new panel and disposing of the old one. A repair fixes just the damaged area in a single visit. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. You’ll see the full price before booking, with no extras added later.
Why High Shincliffe customers choose us
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- No extra charge for your area
See our prices page and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Bath repair at your home in High Shincliffe
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, generally in a single visit. Our repair technicians work on pressed steel enamel, cast iron enamel and whirlpool & spa baths, and the jobs we see most are rusty patches near the plughole and chips on the rim or sides.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.
- Location
- High Shincliffe (DH1)
- County
- County Durham
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Keeping it looking good
Nothing complicated is needed, just a few sensible habits:
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- Ensure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and avoid dropping heavy items on the repaired area. Deal with new chips early, before rust can start.
If an acrylic bath has a crack, stop showering in it until it’s repaired. Every use opens the crack a little more, and it can start to leak underneath.
When a repair is not the answer
Not everything can be repaired, and we’d rather say so up front. We can’t fix:
- A steel bath rusted through
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
High Shincliffe questions
Is it messy?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
How do I get a price for bath repair in High Shincliffe?
Prices start from £95. Every job gets a fixed quote from your pictures. Send a close-up and a picture of the whole item with your DH1 postcode.
Can you redo an old repair?
Regularly. The old material comes out, any rust is treated, then we repair it properly.
Is there a guarantee?
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Can a cracked acrylic bath be fixed?
Most of the time. We reinforce the crack from behind, then fill and refinish the front, so access behind the panel is important.
What areas do you cover?
We work UK-wide. Our prices are the same everywhere.
Do you charge for travel?
No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.
What happens after I send photos?
We review the photos and send a fixed quote and the next dates we have.
Common problems we fix in High Shincliffe
Most bath damage comes from something dropped: a shampoo bottle, a shower head, a tile or a tool during a refit. On enamelled baths, a chip that reaches the metal lets water in, and rust follows.
Most people contact us when they notice something like this:
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- Chips caused by builders
- Rust by the waste and overflow
Questions to ask before you book
- Who will actually do the work
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- What aftercare is recommended
Nearby places to High Shincliffe
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Where we work around High Shincliffe
High Shincliffe is about 2 miles south-east of Durham, in County Durham. From the centre of High Shincliffe to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. We cover 329 places across County Durham, from the larger towns to small villages. Our jobs stretch from High Shincliffe to Newcastle upon Tyne (about 17 miles away).
Our visits in DH1 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Jobs here include addresses on High Street, Quality Street and Mitford Close and the roads around them. We also cover the places around High Shincliffe: Shincliffe (1 mile north-west), Sherburn House (1 mile north-east), Bowburn (1 mile south-east), Houghall (1 mile west) and Old Durham (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Consett (14 miles north-west), Newton Aycliffe (9 miles south), Bishop Auckland (9 miles south-west), Spennymoor (5 miles south-west), Seaham (9 miles north-east) and Chester-le-Street (7 miles north).
Local landmarks in High Shincliffe
Our clients here include homes close to Shincliffe CofE (Controlled) Primary School, Old Durham Gardens and Belmont Community School, among other places. You will also find Durham University Library and Collections (1.7 miles north-west) and Church of St Mary (0.6 miles north-west). For rail, the closest station is Durham station, about 2.5 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include The Gates Shopping Centre (2.3 miles north-west) and Sherburn Hospital (1.1 miles north-east).
- Local facilities include Durham (2.7 miles north-west)
Landlords, agents and businesses in High Shincliffe
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
What your bath is made of matters
Pressed steel
Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Exposed steel rusts fast, particularly by the plughole, so repair chips early.
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, just like other baths.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it does not stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is typically the cheaper route.
How it works
We work cleanly and quietly, so you can stay at home while we are there. Protection goes down first, then the work takes a morning or an afternoon. Before we leave, we explain how soon it can be used and how to look after it.
- First, the area is cleaned and any loose enamel or rust is removed.
- 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.
- Finish coats go on, then the repair is polished to blend in.
- The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the following day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
Ask for a price
For a price in High Shincliffe, the easiest route is pictures: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
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