County Durham · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Iveston, County Durham
Our repair technicians come to Iveston for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- Deep scratches in acrylic
What your bath is made of matters
Acrylic
An acrylic bath is a moulded sheet strengthened from below. They don’t rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.
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 bath itself lasts for generations, so it’s always worth repairing.
Bath repair in Iveston, done in place
Chips, cracks, rust spots and small holes can be repaired with the bath left exactly where it is. Nothing is unplumbed, the tiles aren’t touched, and the finish is matched to the rest of the bath. Typical jobs include a failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting and scratches you can feel with a fingernail, in pressed steel enamel, roll-top & freestanding and cast iron enamel.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything is not right, ring us and we’ll come back.
- Where
- Iveston (DH8)
- Region
- County Durham
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What affects the price in Iveston
Prices start from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before booking. We take into account:
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- The material
- What kind of damage it is
It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send pictures and you will get a fixed figure.
Getting a price from photos
When you take your pictures, a few simple things make all the difference:
- A picture taken from further back
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Any details about the material
No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through.
Your questions about bath repair in Iveston
Can a cracked acrylic bath be fixed?
Often, yes, as long as we can get to the back of the crack to support it. Take off the bath panel and check, or send us a photo.
Is there any odour?
There may be a mild smell during the work that clears as it cures.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Yes, almost always. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed price without visiting.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as householders.
Will you leave a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.
Something went through my bath. Can it be fixed?
Normally, yes, if we can reach behind it. The hole is backed, filled and refinished to match.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Normally, 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.
Will I be able to see the repair?
On a glossy bath, you’ll struggle to find it. On older, dull enamel the repair can look glossier than the area around it.
Keeping it looking good
To keep it looking its best for years:
- Don’t leave a fresh chip for long
- Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
- Don’t leave razors or cans standing in the bath
- Check that an acrylic bath does not move when you stand in it
Don’t leave razors, cans or hair grips in the bath, as they can leave rust marks. A dripping tap should be fixed early, too.
Small chips are quick to repair. Left alone, they stain and can rust, so it’s worth getting them done early.
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 won’t stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
How the visit works
Your technician turns up when we said we would, introduces themselves and checks the damage against your pictures first. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before we open a single tin. Most visits take a morning or an afternoon, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and rust.
- We fill the damage and sand it flush with the surrounding surface.
- We mix the colour on the day to match your bath’s exact shade.
- Finish coats go on, then the repair is polished to blend in.
- We leave it to cure; you can typically use the bath the day after.
How to prepare
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Make sure the area is dry
- Let us know which floor the room is on
How to get a price
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of pictures using our quote form or call us. We will say immediately whether it can be repaired.
Advice
What a repair can’t fix
Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits:
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we can’t get to from below
- A steel bath rusted through
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we work on in Iveston
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
Covering Iveston
Iveston is about 2 miles east of Consett, in County Durham. Whether you’re in the middle of Iveston or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. We cover 329 places in County Durham, from the larger towns to small villages. Our jobs stretch from Iveston to Newcastle upon Tyne (about 11 miles away).
Here we cover the DH8 postcode area. You will find streets such as Iveston Lane and Whitehall Lane, all of which we cover. Other places close to Iveston include Stony Heap (1 mile north-east), Greencroft (1 mile east), Newbiggin (2 miles south), Catchgate (2 miles north-east) and Annfield Plain (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Durham (10 miles south-east), Bishop Auckland (14 miles south), Spennymoor (12 miles south-east), Chester-le-Street (8 miles east), Stanley (4 miles east) and Crook (9 miles south).
What’s near Iveston
Around Iveston, we work in homes near St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Church of St Ives and Leadgate Primary School - Split Site. Further afield, we also cover the area around Derwentside (1.6 miles north-east) and Shotley Bridge Hospital (2.7 miles north-west).
For landlords and businesses
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in County Durham and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Places near Iveston
What else we do in Iveston
What we’re called out for in Iveston
Baths take more knocks than people expect: bottles, shower heads and razors are dropped every day, and taps and wastes are tightened against the surface. Sooner or later, most baths pick up a chip.
People normally call us when they notice something like this:
- Chips caused by builders
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- Impact holes in acrylic
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
Before you book anyone
- How the room is protected while they work
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- How to look after the finish
- How soon you can use it again
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
