County Durham · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Lanehead, County Durham
Bath repair across Lanehead and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases.
- Repairs from £95
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- A chip where the taps sit
Different materials, different repairs
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are thick and very strong, finished with fired enamel. Chips can rust if left, but the body of the bath lasts a very long time, so it’s always worth repairing.
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Bath repair at your home in Lanehead
A typical bath repair is a few hours’ work, and you can typically bathe again the day after. There is no need to book a plumber or tiler, because nothing is disconnected. We’re frequently asked to fix rusty patches near the plughole and holes from dropped items, on acrylic, roll-top & freestanding and whirlpool & spa baths.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you are not left on your own once we’ve gone.
- Where
- Lanehead (DL13)
- Area hub
- County Durham
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
When a repair is not the answer
A repair is not right for every job, for example:
- Wear across the whole surface, which needs re-enamelling
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
Where we work around Lanehead
Lanehead is about 17 miles west of Consett, in County Durham. Book a date that suits you, and you will know when to expect us, so there’s no waiting around. We work in 329 places across County Durham. Our nearest city page is Newcastle upon Tyne, about 28 miles away.
All of DL13 is within our area. Close by, we cover Heatherycleugh (1 mile south-east), Wearhead (2 miles south-east), West Blackdene (2 miles south-east), Ireshopeburn (2 miles south-east) and St John's Chapel (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Wolsingham (15 miles east), Stanhope (10 miles east), Castleside (15 miles east) and Middleton-in-Teesdale (12 miles south-east).
Around Lanehead
Our customers here include homes close to St Thomas' Church. Well-known places in the area include Weardale Museum (2.6 miles south-east).
DIY kit or professional repair?
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is typically the cheaper route.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
Common questions in Lanehead
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit typically costs less than separate visits. Send photos of everything you’d like done.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the photos cannot show what we need.
Can pets and children be at home?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we’re working in. We will tell you when the room can be used again.
Is a bath repair durable?
Done properly, a repair lasts for years, and it’s guaranteed for a year. Gentle cleaning helps.
Do you work in Lanehead?
Yes, we do. We send a technician to Lanehead for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, frequently. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Do you repair coloured baths?
Yes, we match coloured baths too. The colour is tinted by hand on the day.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
Work for landlords and builders
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send photos, the address and how to get access and we’ll handle the rest.
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
How the visit works
There is not much you need to do on the day. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we will get on with it. Most visits take two to three hours for most chips, tidy-up included.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage, and any rust is treated.
- We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
- We match both the colour and the shine.
- We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, generally the following day.
Before we arrive
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Let us know about parking or access
- Clear the area around the damage
Get a quote
There’s no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
Advice
Repair or replace: which is better?
Cast iron baths especially are worth keeping: they’re very heavy to remove, especially upstairs, and replacing like for like is not cheap. Repairing it leaves it where it is. Prices start from £95. A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
What you get with us
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- One visit for most repairs
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- A year’s guarantee on all work
Read our pricing and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
When to call us in Lanehead
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.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- Damage beneath the taps
- Chips caused by builders
- Holes from dropped items
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
What your quote should include
- What protection goes down before work starts
- How to care for the finish
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- If travel is included in the price
Also near Lanehead
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What affects the price in Lanehead
Prices start from £95. We price every job individually. The main factors are:
- What the surface is made of
- Doing more than one item at once
- The type of damage
- How hard the colour is to match
The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. The full price is agreed before booking.
Getting a price from photos
We price nearly every job from photos. This is what we need:
- Any details about the material
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and you will get a fixed figure back.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
