County Durham · England
Bath Repair in Leeholme
Our technicians come to Leeholme for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- Chips caused by builders
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Pressed steel
Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Exposed steel rusts fast, particularly by the plughole, so early repairs matter.
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Bath repair in Leeholme, done in place
Bath repair is our most common job. Chips on the rim, rust around the waste and cracks in acrylic are all repaired in place, usually in a single visit. Our repair technicians work on pressed steel enamel, roll-top & freestanding and acrylic, and common reasons people contact us are chips under the taps and chips caused by builders.
Whatever the size of the job, you get the same one-year guarantee in Leeholme and across County Durham.
- Area
- Leeholme (DL14)
- Area hub
- County Durham
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Keeping it looking good
Nothing complicated is needed, just a few sensible habits:
- Don’t leave a fresh chip for long
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- Do not leave razors or cans standing in the bath
In the first few days, avoid putting weight or bottles on the repair. After that, normal gentle cleaning is fine, avoiding abrasives.
If an acrylic bath has a crack, stop showering in it until it’s repaired. Each time it flexes, the crack grows, and it can start to leak underneath.
How it works
Here’s how a visit normally runs: we arrive at the agreed slot, sheet and mask the area around the job, do the job and tidy away. Plan for a morning or an afternoon from start to finish. Before we go, we will explain how long to leave it and how to look after it.
- We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and rust.
- Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
- The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
- Finish coats go on, then the repair is polished to blend in.
- We leave it to cure; you can typically use the bath the next day.
How to prepare
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Have a window or extractor fan available
Getting a price
If you are in Leeholme and want a price, pictures are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
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Why repair rather than replace?
A repair makes sense whenever the damage is localised. It’s a fraction of the cost of a new bath and fitting, it’s done in one visit, and nothing else in the room changes. Prices start from £95. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. The full price is agreed before you book, with nothing added on the day.
Why us?
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Work done at your home or business
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Most jobs done in one visit
Read our prices page and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
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About Leeholme
Leeholme is about 3 miles east of Bishop Auckland, in County Durham. Book a date that suits you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so there’s no waiting around. Leeholme is one of 329 towns and villages in County Durham we cover. Our nearest city page is Newcastle upon Tyne, about 22 miles away.
We cover every part of the DL14 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether you live on Nottingham Street, Leeholme Road and Addison Road or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. If you’re just outside Leeholme, we cover Coundon (1 mile south-west), Howlish (1 mile south), Grange Hill (1 mile south-west), Middlestone (1 mile north-east) and New Coundon (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Durham (8 miles north), Newton Aycliffe (3 miles south-east), Bishop Auckland (3 miles west), Spennymoor (3 miles north), Chester-le-Street (13 miles north) and Peterlee (13 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Leeholme
We visit homes around Church of St James, King James I Academy and Auckland Castle Park and the streets around them. You’ll also find Victoria Lane Academy (under half a mile south-west) and Three Tuns pub (less than half a mile south-west). Leeholme’s nearest station is Bishop Auckland station, about 2.3 miles west. Further afield, we also cover the area around Auckland Castle (1.9 miles west) and Spanish Gallery (2 miles west).
Do you need bath repair in Leeholme?
Many chips happen while the bathroom is being fitted. Tradespeople drop tools and tiles into the bath, often before anyone notices. Snagging repairs like these are a regular job for us.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Chips on the rim or sides
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
Before booking anyone
- If travel is included in the price
- How the colour is matched
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- Who will actually do the work
What affects the price in Leeholme
Prices start from £95. You’ll know the full cost before you book. We take into account:
- How easy the damage is to reach
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- The colour and finish to match
- The material
The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed quote from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Send pictures for a quote
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what we need:
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Any details about the material
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the entire bath, add your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
Common questions in Leeholme
What about rust by the waste?
Yes, it’s one of the most common repairs we do. We take it back to sound metal, seal it, fill it and match the colour.
How long before I can use the bath?
Usually within a day, though it depends on what we have done.
Can you quote from photos?
In nearly every case. If pictures do not show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.
How do I book?
Some photos, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, we only need access to the room.
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.
Do you repair coloured baths?
Yes, we match coloured baths too. We tint the finish to your bath on site.
What areas do you cover?
The entire UK, including all of County Durham. Just include your postcode and we’ll offer you dates.
How soon can you come?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.
Honest limits
To be straight with you, there are a few things a repair will not fix:
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we cannot get to from below
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we work on
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
Landlords, agents and businesses in Leeholme
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
