County Durham · England
Bath Repair in New Coundon
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths at your home in New Coundon, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Repairs from £95
- A chip where the taps sit
- Rusty patches near the plughole
How we handle bath repair in New Coundon
A repair fixes just the damaged area and blends it into the rest of the bath, which is far cheaper than replacing a fitted bath. Most baths can be used again the next day. We regularly repair acrylic, roll-top & freestanding and cast iron enamel, and common reasons people contact us are chips on the rim or sides and rust by the waste and overflow.
All our work is covered by a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in County Durham.
- Location
- New Coundon (DL14)
- Region
- County Durham
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Questions from New Coundon
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Yes, we frequently do. Removing the old work can add time, and that’s in the quote.
Can you repair a hole in a bath?
Often, if there’s access underneath. The hole is backed, filled and refinished to match.
How soon can you come?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.
Do I have to be there?
We need someone to let us in. You don’t need to watch us work.
Is the work guaranteed?
All our work carries our one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.
Can you repair a failed DIY repair?
Yes. We take out the old repair and do it properly. Mention it when you send pictures.
Which areas do you work in?
Across the UK, and that includes New Coundon. Prices do not change with location.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses across County Durham.
When we would advise against a repair
To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
When to call us in New Coundon
Many chips happen while the bathroom is being fitted. Tools, tiles and fittings get dropped into the bath, and the damage isn’t always spotted until later. Snagging repairs like these are a regular job for us.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- Chips on the rim or sides
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
Before booking anyone
- How to care for the finish
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- When it can be used again
Different materials, different repairs
Acrylic
An acrylic bath is a moulded sheet strengthened from below. They don’t rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are thick and very strong, finished with fired enamel. A chip down to the iron can rust, but the bath itself lasts for generations, so it’s always worth repairing.
Repair or replace: which is better?
When the bath is otherwise sound, repairing beats replacing. It costs less, takes less time and causes far less upheaval, and you keep the bath you chose. Where the entire surface is tired, we may suggest re-enamelling instead. Our bath repair starts from £95. No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Why us?
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Fixed prices from your photos
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Usually one visit, start to finish
Take a look at our pricing and bath cost comparison.
How it works
From the moment we arrive, we keep the work contained to the one room. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the work takes a few hours, depending on the damage, depending on what we find, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased, and any rust is treated.
- We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
- We match both the colour and the shine.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the next day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
Ask for a price
To get a price, send two or three pictures using our quote form or call us. We’ll say right away if a repair is the right fix.
Related advice
Aftercare tips
How the surface is treated afterwards matters:
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
- Ensure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- Rinse it down after each bath
Look after the repair the same way as the bath: a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs. Avoid scourers and gritty cream cleaners.
A chip on a metal bath shouldn’t be left. Once water reaches the metal, rust begins, and a rust spot is a bigger repair than a clean chip.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. There’s no charge for travel to New Coundon. The price depends on:
- What the surface is made of
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Whether we combine several jobs
It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Quotes from your photos
Photographing the damage takes a minute. Please include:
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- The material, if you know it
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Something in shot to show the size
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, include your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
New Coundon and the surrounding area
New Coundon is about 2 miles north-east of Bishop Auckland, in County Durham. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. New Coundon is one of 329 towns and villages in County Durham we cover. Our jobs stretch from New Coundon to Newcastle upon Tyne (about 22 miles away).
Postcode districts we cover here: DL14. That includes homes on Durham Road, Hazlebank and West Park and the roads around them. Other places close to New Coundon include Coundongate (1 mile south-west), Coundon (1 mile south-east), Grange Hill (1 mile south-east), Auckland Park (1 mile south) and Leeholme (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Durham (9 miles north), Consett (15 miles north-west), Newton Aycliffe (4 miles south-east), Spennymoor (3 miles north-east), Chester-le-Street (13 miles north) and Peterlee (14 miles north-east).
Landmarks near New Coundon
We visit homes around King James I Academy, Church of St James and The Miners Arms. Nearby too are Victoria Lane Academy (0.8 miles east) and Auckland Castle Park (0.8 miles west). New Coundon’s nearest station is Bishop Auckland station, roughly 1.4 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Bishop Auckland Hospital (1.4 miles south-west) and Auckland Castle (0.9 miles west).
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