Sunderland · England
Bath Repair in New Herrington
We travel to New Herrington 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
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
Bath repair at your home in New Herrington
It pays to repair bath damage while it’s small. On steel and cast iron, exposed metal starts to rust, and on acrylic, a crack keeps spreading while the bath flexes. A repair stops both. Our repair technicians work on roll-top & freestanding, cast iron enamel and acrylic, and common reasons people contact us are hairline or through cracks in acrylic and a chip where the taps sit.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something isn’t right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Area
- New Herrington (DH4)
- County
- Sunderland
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
The process
Arrival times are agreed in advance, so you’re not left guessing. Once we’re there, the work takes two to three hours for most chips. We leave the room clean and ready to use once it has cured.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- 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, typically the following day.
How to prepare
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Clear the area around the damage
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
Ask for a price
To get a price, send two or three pictures through our quote form or ring us. We will tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
Related advice
What a repair can’t fix
To be straight with you, there are a few things a repair won’t fix:
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think before booking.
Materials we repair
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. 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
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 is the part we put right.
Why repair rather than replace?
Cast iron baths especially are worth keeping: getting one out, particularly from an upstairs bathroom, is a big job, and a like-for-like replacement can be expensive. A repair keeps it in place. Our bath repair starts from £95. We charge the same wherever you are, so there is no premium for New Herrington. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Why New Herrington customers choose us
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- One visit for most repairs
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- One price list for the whole UK
Read our pricing and bath cost comparison.
Common questions in New Herrington
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include photos of each item.
Can a cracked acrylic bath be fixed?
Often, yes, as long as we can get to the back of the crack to support it. Take off the bath panel and check, or send us a picture.
Do the materials smell?
It depends on the job, but frequently a little. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum, and it soon fades.
I tried a repair kit. Can you fix it?
Yes. We remove the old filler and start again. Tell us about it when you send photos.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Usually, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?
Typically, yes, if we can reach behind it. The hole is backed, filled and refinished to match.
How do I get a price for bath repair in New Herrington?
Prices start from £95. We give a fixed price from your pictures. Send a close-up and a photo of the entire item and your postcode.
How long before I can use the bath?
Most baths can be used the next day. We will tell you the exact curing time when we finish.
Places near New Herrington
What else we do in New Herrington
Our work in New Herrington
New Herrington is about 2 miles north of Houghton-le-Spring, in Sunderland. Clients in New Herrington get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from photos, and a technician at your door on the day. New Herrington is one of 75 towns and villages in Sunderland where we work. You can also see our page for Newcastle upon Tyne, about 11 miles away.
All of DH4 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. From Calamint Crescent, Yellowrattle Way and Conica Lane or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. Other places close to New Herrington include Philadelphia (1 mile south-west), West Herrington (1 mile east), Newbottle (1 mile south), Shiney Row (1 mile west) and Penshaw (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Sunderland (4 miles north-east), Washington (3 miles north-west), Sunniside (5 miles north-east), Fulwell (6 miles north-east), Hendon (5 miles north-east) and Ford (3 miles north-east).
Landmarks near New Herrington
Our clients here include homes close to St Oswald, Houghton-le-Spring Rectory park and Shiney Row Primary School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Chester-Le-Street station, roughly 4 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Galleries Shopping Centre (3.1 miles north-west) and Lambton Castle (2.3 miles west). For a walk, there’s WWT Washington and Warden Law.
- Other local spots include East and Middle Herrington (1.6 miles east)
Aftercare tips
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. A few tips:
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- Store metal items away from the bath
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
Do not leave razors, cans or hair grips in the bath, because they can mark the enamel. And fix dripping taps promptly.
Stop using the bath if a crack lets water through until it’s repaired. Leaks under a bath can damage floors and ceilings.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair won’t last.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
What we are called out for in New Herrington
Most bath damage comes from something dropped: a shampoo bottle, a shower head, a tile or a tool during a refit. On steel and cast iron baths, a chip that reaches the metal lets water in, and rust follows.
People typically call us when they notice one of these:
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- A chip where the taps sit
What your quote should include
- How soon you can use it again
- What protection goes down before work starts
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
Landlord and trade work in New Herrington
Builders use us to fix snagging 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 to keep costs down.
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
