County Durham · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Ludworth, County Durham
Damaged bath in Ludworth? We put it right where it is, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- A cracked acrylic bath
How we handle bath repair in Ludworth
Bath repair is our most common job. A chip by the taps, a crack in the base and a rust spot by the plughole are all fixed without removing the bath, normally in a single visit. We’re frequently asked to fix a hole punched through by something heavy and a chipped rim or side, in roll-top & freestanding, pressed steel enamel and whirlpool & spa baths.
Big or small, you get the same one-year guarantee.
- Area
- Ludworth (DH6)
- County
- County Durham
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What affects the price in Ludworth
Prices start from £95. You won’t pay by the hour. The price depends on:
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- What kind of damage it is
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Unusual colours or finishes
A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send photos and you’ll get a fixed figure.
Getting a price from photos
The better the photos, the more accurate the price. Here’s what helps:
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- A picture taken from further back
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
You don’t need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
About Ludworth
Ludworth is about 4 miles west of Peterlee, in County Durham. Jobs in Ludworth are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from pictures, then a visit to do the work. Our repair technicians cover 329 places in County Durham, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Ludworth to Newcastle upon Tyne (about 17 miles away).
Jobs in DH6 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether you live on Barnard Avenue, Margaret Street and Springfield Meadow or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. We also cover the places around Ludworth: Haswell Plough (1 mile north-east), Thornley (1 mile south), Shadforth (1 mile west), Haswell Moor (2 miles east) and Fleming Field (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Durham (5 miles west), Newton Aycliffe (11 miles south-west), Bishop Auckland (12 miles south-west), Spennymoor (8 miles south-west), Seaham (6 miles north-east) and Chester-le-Street (8 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Ludworth
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Bartholomew's Church and Ludworth Primary School. Well-known places in the area include Sherburn Hospital (3.3 miles west) and County Durham (1.1 miles west).
What we cannot put right
It helps to know what we cannot do:
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think.
What we work on
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
DIY kit or professional repair?
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
What your bath is made of matters
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour-matched, just like other baths.
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
Your questions about bath repair in Ludworth
Do you cover the whole of County Durham?
Across the UK, and that includes Ludworth. Our prices are the same everywhere.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners in Ludworth.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes, for a year. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Do the materials smell?
A little, depending on the job. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum.
When can you do it?
Your quote comes with available dates. If it’s urgent, say so and we’ll do what we can.
Can you repair a hole in a bath?
In most cases. Photos of the hole and the underside help us check.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we’re working in. We will let you know when it’s safe to use again.
Will the price change on the day?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. You won’t be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
How to look after the repair
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts. Here’s what we suggest:
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
- Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
- Store metal items away from the bath
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
Treat the repaired area like the rest of the bath: warm water, washing-up liquid and a soft cloth. Keep scouring pads and gritty cleaners away from it.
Until we visit, a strip of waterproof tape over the damage helps, so water can’t get in. Remove it before the repair.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Ludworth
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which matters when someone is living in the home.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Ludworth use us as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it usually costs far less than a refit.
What we are called out for in Ludworth
Dropped items cause the majority of chips, and a lot happen during bathroom refits. Cracks in acrylic have a different cause: the bath is not properly supported, so it flexes under weight.
If you can see any of these, send us a picture:
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- Holes from dropped items
- Chips under the taps
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
Comparing quotes
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- How long it needs to cure
- What happens if they find more damage
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
Towns and villages near Ludworth
What else we do in Ludworth
The process
On the day itself, there’s little for you to do. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we’ll take it from there. The job generally runs to a few hours, tidy-up included.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage.
- 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, typically the day after.
Getting ready for the visit
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Ensure the area is dry
Ask for a price
To get a price, send two or three pictures using our quote form or ring us. We’ll tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
Advice
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
