County Durham · England
Bath Repair for Old Eldon homes
Our technicians come to Old Eldon for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- Rust spots around the plughole
- Chips along the edge of the bath
The process
Your technician turns up at the time we agreed with you, introduces themselves and looks over the damage before anything else. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before we open a single tin. Most visits take two to three hours for most chips, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage, and any rust is treated.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, typically the following day.
Before we arrive
- Clear the area around the damage
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Let us know which floor the room is on
Get a quote
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, include your postcode and send them to us. You will get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
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Bath repair at your home in Old Eldon
It pays to repair bath damage while it’s small. 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. We are often asked to fix scratches you can feel with a fingernail and rust by the waste and overflow, in roll-top & freestanding, whirlpool & spa baths and acrylic.
Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee in Old Eldon and across County Durham.
- Location
- Old Eldon (DL4)
- Area hub
- County Durham
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
When we’d advise against a repair
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair can’t fix:
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.
Materials we repair
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
Landlord and trade work in Old Eldon
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Old Eldon as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
Old Eldon and nearby
Old Eldon is about 2 miles north-west of Newton Aycliffe, in County Durham. From the centre of Old Eldon to the outlying streets, the service is the same: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Old Eldon is one of 329 places in County Durham where we work. We work right across the region, from Old Eldon to Newcastle upon Tyne (about 24 miles away).
All of DL4 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Neighbouring places we cover include Middridge (1 mile south-east), Eldon (1 mile west), Close House (1 mile north-west), Howlish (1 mile north) and Shildon (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Durham (10 miles north), Bishop Auckland (3 miles west), Spennymoor (4 miles north), Chester-le-Street (15 miles north), Peterlee (14 miles north-east) and Crook (7 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Old Eldon
We visit homes around Hackworth Park, St Mark and Greenfield Community College. The closest station to Old Eldon is Shildon station, roughly 1.2 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Auckland Castle (2.7 miles north-west) and Aycliffe and District Bus Preservation Society (2.3 miles east).
Old Eldon: your questions answered
Will I be able to see the repair?
The goal is a repair that blends in. The rest of the bath’s condition makes a difference.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged before the end of a tenancy.
Which areas do you work in?
We cover the whole UK, including Old Eldon and the rest of County Durham. Just include your postcode and we’ll offer you dates.
Can a cracked acrylic bath be fixed?
Frequently, yes, if we can reach the underside to reinforce it. Check under the bath panel, or send us a picture.
Can landlords book you?
We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
How soon can you come?
We’ll give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
Are there extra charges for Old Eldon?
We do not add a call-out fee. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.
Can you fix rust around the plughole?
Yes, it’s one of the most common repairs we do. The rust is cut back to clean metal and sealed before we fill and finish it.
Keeping it looking good
How the surface is treated afterwards matters:
- Store metal items away from the bath
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
- Don’t scrub with anything abrasive
Give the repair the full curing time we recommend before running a bath. After that, gentle cleaning keeps it looking good.
Stop using the bath if a crack lets water through. Leaks under a bath can damage floors and ceilings.
Do you need bath repair in Old Eldon?
The usual cause is something heavy dropped into the bath, and a lot happen during bathroom refits. Cracks in acrylic have a different cause: poor support underneath, so the bath flexes when it’s full.
Most people contact us after spotting one of these:
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- Chips on the rim or sides
- A hole punched through by something heavy
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if they find more damage
- Whether they match the colour on site
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- When it can be used again
Different materials, different repairs
Cast iron
Cast iron is heavy and rigid, finished with fired enamel. Chips can rust if left, but the bath itself lasts for generations, so it’s always worth repairing.
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, in much the same way.
Can I fix it myself?
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is normally the cheaper route.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, 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 is not prepared the repair will not last.
Should you replace it?
Think about the hidden costs of a new bath: removal and disposal, plumbing, a new panel, tiling and decorating. A repair is one job, done in one visit. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed quote from your pictures, so you know the cost before you book.
Why book with us
- One price list for the entire UK
- One visit for most repairs
- No need to remove anything
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
Read our full price list and bath cost comparison.
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