County Durham · England
Bath chip & crack repair in New Hunwick, County Durham
Local bath repair for New Hunwick: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- Snagging damage from a refit
Bath repair in New Hunwick without replacing anything
Small damage on a bath is worth repairing early. Exposed metal on enamelled baths soon rusts, and on acrylic, a crack keeps spreading while the bath flexes. Repairing it stops the damage getting worse. Our repair technicians work on pressed steel enamel, whirlpool & spa baths and cast iron enamel, and common reasons people get in touch are scratches you can feel with a fingernail and chips caused by builders.
Big or small, you get the same one-year guarantee in New Hunwick and across County Durham.
- Where
- New Hunwick (DL15, DL14)
- County
- County Durham
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
When to call us in New Hunwick
Rust typically starts where water sits, by the plughole, beneath dripping taps or in an unrepaired chip. Once water reaches the steel or iron, rust spreads under the enamel.
Most people contact us when they notice something like this:
- Chips on the rim or sides
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- A cracked acrylic bath
What your quote should include
- Whether the price covers travel
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- How the colour is matched
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
What a repair can’t fix
A repair isn’t always the answer, and we would rather say so up front. Repairs won’t solve:
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer.
Surfaces we repair
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. Each job gets its own fixed price. These are the things that affect it:
- The material and finish
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- How many items we do on one visit
A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Quotes from your pictures
Phone pictures are fine, there is no need for anything special. Ensure they show:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Details of any past repairs
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- The material, if you know it
Send us photos of the damage and one of the whole item, with your DL15 postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
Questions from New Hunwick
Can rust on a bath be repaired?
Yes, very frequently. We take it back to sound metal, seal it, fill it and match the colour.
Can you redo an old repair?
Regularly. The old material comes out, any rust is treated, then we repair it properly.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day, so the repair isn’t disturbed while it cures.
Will you leave a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and we clean up when we have finished.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Usually, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Will there be a smell?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied. It clears as the materials cure.
What does bath repair cost?
Prices start from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from photos. You’ll get a fixed figure before booking.
Repairs by material
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that’s what we repair.
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.
Nearby places to New Hunwick
What else we do in New Hunwick
The process
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, protect the area, then carry out the work, which normally takes a few hours, depending on the damage. If anything looks different from your pictures, we will talk to you before going ahead.
- We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and rust.
- Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
- We tint the finish on the day to suit your bath’s shade of white or colour.
- Finish coats go on, then the repair is polished to blend in.
- The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the following day.
How to prepare
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Let us know about parking or access
Ask for a price
If you are in New Hunwick and want a price, pictures are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Read more
Repair or replace in New Hunwick?
A new bath brings a chain of other jobs: the tiles sitting on the rim tend to break, the panel may not fit the new one, and a plumber has to disconnect and reconnect everything. A repair skips all of it. Our bath repair starts from £95. Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and doing several items at once reduces it.
What you get with us
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
Read our prices page or bath cost comparison.
Can I fix it myself?
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it will not stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
Looking after it afterwards
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
- Check that an acrylic bath does not move when you stand in it
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
Keep metal objects like razors and cans off the surface, because they can mark the enamel. And fix dripping taps promptly.
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.
New Hunwick and nearby
New Hunwick is about 2 miles south-east of Crook, in County Durham. Our repair technicians come to homes and businesses in New Hunwick, so there is no workshop to go to. We work in all 329 towns and villages across County Durham. Our nearest city page is Newcastle upon Tyne, about 21 miles away.
Our repair technicians cover all of DL15 and DL14 and the streets around it. That includes homes on Church Lane, Station Road and Oakfields. Nearby, we also work in Hunwick (1 mile north), High Grange (1 mile west), North Bitchburn (1 mile west), Escomb (2 miles south) and Howden-le-Wear (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Durham (8 miles north-east), Consett (13 miles north-west), Newton Aycliffe (7 miles south-east), Bishop Auckland (3 miles south), Spennymoor (4 miles east) and Chester-le-Street (13 miles north-east).
Landmarks near New Hunwick
We visit homes around Parkside Sports College, Auckland Castle Park and Hunwick Primary School and the streets around them. New Hunwick’s nearest station is Bishop Auckland station, roughly 2.4 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Bishop Auckland Hospital (2.5 miles south-east) and Auckland Castle (2 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Stanley Moss.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
