County Durham · England
Bath Repair for Houghall homes
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for householders, landlords and businesses in Houghall. Free, fixed quotes from your photos.
- Repairs from £95
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- Chips along the edge of the bath
Our work in Houghall
Houghall is about 2 miles south of Durham, in County Durham. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. We cover all 329 towns and villages across County Durham. Our jobs stretch from Houghall to Newcastle upon Tyne (about 16 miles away).
Every address in DH1 is within our area. Other places close to Houghall include Shincliffe (1 mile north-east), Lowes Barn (1 mile north-west), High Shincliffe (1 mile east), Old Durham (1 mile north-east) and Elvet (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Consett (13 miles north-west), Newton Aycliffe (9 miles south), Bishop Auckland (9 miles south-west), Spennymoor (4 miles south), Seaham (10 miles north-east) and Chester-le-Street (7 miles north).
Landmarks near Houghall
We visit homes around Old Durham Gardens, Church of St Mary and Chorister School and the streets around them. Also close by are Durham University Library and Collections (0.8 miles north), Whitechurch Durham pub (0.9 miles north), Durham Sixth Form Centre (1.6 miles north) and Shincliffe CofE (Controlled) Primary School (1.1 miles east). The nearest railway station is Durham station, about 1.6 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Durham Castle (1.3 miles north) and Durham (1.9 miles north).
Bath repair at your home in Houghall
Repairing baths is what we do most. Chips on the rim, rust around the waste and cracks in acrylic are all fixed without removing the bath, generally in a single visit. We’re often asked to fix damage done while the bathroom was being fitted and a cracked acrylic bath, across acrylic, pressed steel enamel and whirlpool & spa baths.
Every job is backed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.
- Where
- Houghall (DH1)
- County
- County Durham
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What affects the price in Houghall
Prices start from £95. Every quote is fixed and free. What we take into account:
- Whether we combine several jobs
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- How much damage there is
- How hard the colour is to match
Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. 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.
How to get a fixed price
You can take the photos on your phone. Just make sure we can see:
- Where you are, by postcode
- Details of any past repairs
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the whole bath, include your postcode and send them to us. You’ll get a fixed price, not an estimate.
Aftercare tips
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- Have new chips seen to early
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
In the first few days, avoid putting weight or bottles on the repair. After that, clean it as you would the rest of the bath, avoiding abrasives.
A chip on a metal bath shouldn’t be left. Once water reaches the metal, rust begins, and a rust spot is a bigger repair than a clean chip.
Repairing versus replacing in Houghall
Replacing a fitted bath normally involves a plumber, removing the old bath, re-tiling and a new panel and getting rid of the old bath. Repairing it deals only with the damage in a single visit. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why book with us
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Most jobs done in one visit
See our prices page or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Honest limits
A repair is not right for every job, including:
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- Cracks in acrylic we cannot reach from underneath
- A whole bath that is dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
Materials we work on in Houghall
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
Landlord and trade work in Houghall
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Houghall use us as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it typically costs far less than a refit.
What happens on the day
We turn up when we said we would, introduces themselves and checks the damage against your pictures first. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before any work starts. Most visits take a few hours, depending on the damage, and we leave the room as we found it.
- We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or rust.
- We fill the damage and sand it flush with the surrounding surface.
- We tint the finish on the day to suit your bath’s shade of white or colour.
- We apply the finish coats and polish the repair so it blends in.
- The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the next day.
Before we arrive
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
How to get a price
Most clients in Houghall get their price from pictures. 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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Your questions about bath repair in Houghall
How do I book?
Some photos, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, we only need access to the room.
What happens next?
We review the photos and send a fixed quote.
Will I be able to see the repair?
On a bath in good condition, a colour matched repair is very hard to spot. On older, dull enamel the repair can look glossier than the area around it.
Can you repair a crack in an acrylic bath?
Typically, yes, if we can reach the underside to reinforce it. Check under the bath panel, or send us a picture.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, mainly so nothing gets touched before it has cured.
Can tenants book a repair?
Of course. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
Do you repair coloured baths?
Yes, coloured baths are no problem. We tint the finish to your bath on site.
Is a bath repair permanent?
A properly prepared repair should last a long time, and it’s guaranteed for a year. Gentle cleaning helps.
Do you need bath repair in Houghall?
Acrylic baths that crack nearly always have a support problem. Legs that aren’t adjusted, a missing cradle or a soft floor let the bath move until the acrylic gives way.
Send us a picture if you notice any of these:
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- A chip where the taps sit
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
Comparing quotes
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- Who turns up on the day
- How to care for the finish
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
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What your bath is made of matters
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.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are thick and very strong, with a fused enamel surface. A chip down to the iron can rust, but the body of the bath lasts a very long time, which makes it well worth repairing.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
