County Durham · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Lanchester, County Durham
Damaged bath in Lanchester? We put it right where it is, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Holes from dropped items
- Rust by the waste and overflow
Bath repair in Lanchester without replacing anything
Chips, cracks, rust spots and small holes is repaired in place. There is no plumbing to disconnect, the tiles aren’t touched, and the repaired area is colour matched so it blends in. If you are dealing with damage done while the bathroom was being fitted and damage beneath the taps, we can help.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something isn’t right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Where
- Lanchester (DH7)
- Area hub
- County Durham
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
The process
There’s not much you need to do on the day. Let us in and show us the room, and we’ll get on with it. The job generally runs to a few hours, depending on the damage.
- We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and rust.
- Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
- We mix the colour on the day to match your bath’s exact shade.
- We apply the finish coats and polish the repair so it blends in.
- Once it has cured, generally by the following day, the bath is ready to use.
How to prepare
- Clear the area around the damage
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Open a window if you can
Ask for a price
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them over with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price. Quotes are free and no obligation.
Advice
Signs you need bath repair in Lanchester
Baths take more knocks than people expect: everyday items get dropped into it all the time, and fittings press hard against the enamel. Over time, chips and rust spots are almost inevitable.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Snagging damage from a refit
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- Chips under the taps
What to look for in a quote
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- What prep work is covered
Landlords, agents and businesses in Lanchester
Letting agents often 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.
If you manage property in Lanchester, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Just send pictures for each address and we will price them together.
Looking after it afterwards
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- Put a towel in the bath if you’re working above it
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
Don’t leave razors, cans or hair grips in the bath, because they can mark the enamel. A dripping tap should be fixed early, too.
Tape over a fresh chip or crack until it’s repaired, so water can’t get in. Take it off before we arrive.
Lanchester: your questions answered
Do I have to be there?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Can you repair a failed DIY repair?
Yes. We take out the old repair and do it properly. Mention it when you send pictures.
Can you repair a hole in a bath?
Frequently, if there is access underneath. The hole is backed, filled and refinished to match.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
In nearly every case. If pictures don’t show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
How quickly can you book me in?
Your quote comes with available dates. If it’s urgent, say so and we will do what we can.
Is there any odour?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, so we ventilate the room. It clears as the materials cure.
Do you come to Lanchester?
Yes. We cover the entire UK and travel to Lanchester and the rest of County Durham. Send photos and we’ll quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
About Lanchester
Lanchester is about 4 miles south-west of Stanley, in County Durham. We agree a date that works for you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so you are not left waiting in all day. We cover all 329 towns and villages across County Durham, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Newcastle upon Tyne, about 12 miles away.
Our visits in DH7 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We regularly work on streets such as Station Road, Woodlea and Railway Street and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Lanchester: Ornsby Hill (1 mile north), Newbiggin (1 mile west), Maiden Law (1 mile north), Burnhope (2 miles east) and Greencroft (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Durham (7 miles east), Consett (4 miles north-west), Newton Aycliffe (15 miles south-east), Bishop Auckland (12 miles south), Spennymoor (10 miles south-east) and Chester-le-Street (7 miles east).
Near you in Lanchester
Our customers here include homes close to Lanchester Endowed Parochial Primary School, The Kings Head pub and St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College and the streets around them. A little further out are Shotley Bridge Hospital (5.1 miles north-west).
DIY repairs versus a professional job
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair won’t last.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is usually cheaper.
What we cannot put right
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair cannot fix:
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we repair
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. There’s no rust, but cracks, holes and scratches happen, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.
Cast iron
Cast iron is heavy and rigid, finished with fired enamel. A chip down to the iron can rust, but the body of the bath lasts a very long time, so it’s always worth repairing.
Repair or replace in Lanchester?
Many people think a damaged bath means a new one. In most cases it doesn’t: a repair keeps the bath in service for years, without the cost and upheaval of replacing it. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Lanchester
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Generally one visit, start to finish
Read our prices page or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
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