County Durham · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Mickleton, County Durham
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths in Mickleton, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- Snagging damage from a refit
About our bath repair in Mickleton
Whatever the damage, the aim is the same: a smooth, solid repair that blends in. We prepare the area properly, fill and shape it, then match the colour and gloss so it’s level with the surrounding surface. We are frequently asked to fix a failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting and chips caused by builders, on whirlpool & spa baths, cast iron enamel and roll-top & freestanding.
All our work is covered by a one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Mickleton (DL12)
- County
- 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
Covering Mickleton
Mickleton is about 15 miles west of Bishop Auckland, in County Durham. Customers in Mickleton get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from your photos, and a technician at your door on the day. We cover all 329 towns and villages in County Durham. We work right across the region, from Mickleton to Newcastle upon Tyne (31 miles away).
Postcode districts we cover here: DL12. Whether you live on Mill Lane, Bail Hill Road and Dale View or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Other places close to Mickleton include Middleton-in-Teesdale (2 miles north-west), High Dyke (2 miles north-west), Romaldkirk (2 miles south-east), Eggleston (2 miles east) and East Briscoe (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Bishop Auckland (15 miles east), Crook (14 miles north-east), Barnard Castle (7 miles south-east), St Helen Auckland (14 miles east), West Auckland (13 miles east) and Wolsingham (11 miles north-east).
Near you in Mickleton
In Mickleton, that means homes near The Blacksmith's Arms and Laithkirk Church, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Cotherstone Castle (3.6 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Scarney Hill.
How the visit works
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive on time, protect everything around the work area, carry out the work and tidy away. Allow two to three hours for most chips. Before leaving, we tell you when it can be used and how to look after it.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- We match both the colour and the shine.
- We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, typically the next day.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Make sure the area is dry
How to get a price
There is 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’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
Related advice
For landlords and businesses
If you manage property in Mickleton, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send photos for each address and we will price them together.
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, so there’s no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. We can visit several plots in one trip.
Nearby places to Mickleton
Also in Mickleton
Different materials, different repairs
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that’s the part we put right.
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, in much the same way.
Common questions in Mickleton
Is there any odour?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, which is why we ventilate. It fades as everything cures.
What information do you need?
Just pictures, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, access to the room.
Do you come to Mickleton?
Yes. We work across the UK and travel to Mickleton. Send photos and we’ll quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Can you repair a hole in a bath?
Often, if there is access underneath. We back the hole, fill it and refinish the surface.
Will you leave a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.
Is a bath repair permanent?
Yes, if it’s prepared properly and the bath is sound. It’s covered by our one-year guarantee.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We carry out repairs for householders, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses in Mickleton.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
Repairing versus replacing in Mickleton
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. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
What you get with us
- One price list for the whole UK
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Typically one visit, start to finish
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
Read our pricing or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. There is no charge for travel to Mickleton. The price comes down to:
- Doing more than one item at once
- Unusual colours or finishes
- What kind of damage it is
- The material
Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send pictures and we’ll give you the exact figure.
Getting a price from pictures
When you take your pictures, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- Where you are, by postcode
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Details of any past repairs
- Something in shot to show the size
For a price in Mickleton, photos are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
How to care for the repair
Most damage we see is avoidable. These habits help:
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
- Put a towel in the bath if you are working above it
- Do not leave a fresh chip for long
- Store metal items away from the bath
There is nothing special to do after a repair, beyond gentle cleaning. Avoid bleach-based and gritty cleaners.
If an acrylic bath has a crack, stop showering in it until it’s repaired. Each time it flexes, the crack grows, and water can get through to the floor below.
When a repair isn’t the answer
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair won’t do:
- A steel bath rusted through
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we cannot get to from below
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think.
Materials we work on in Mickleton
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
