County Durham · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Old Shotton, County Durham
Bath repair in and around Old Shotton: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
About our bath repair in Old Shotton
Whatever has happened to the bath, we aim for the same result: a repair that’s smooth, sound and hard to spot. Proper preparation, careful filling and shaping, then colour and gloss matching so it sits flush with the rest of the bath. Whether it’s a failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting and damage beneath the taps, we can help, whatever the material.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything isn’t right, ring us and we will come back.
- Where
- Old Shotton (SR8)
- Region
- County Durham
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Where we work around Old Shotton
Old Shotton is about 1 mile south-west of Peterlee, in County Durham. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. Old Shotton is one of 329 towns and villages in County Durham we cover. You can also see our page for Newcastle upon Tyne, about 20 miles away.
Our repair technicians cover all of the SR8 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether you live on Waveney Road, Cherwell Road and Buttermere or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. If you’re just outside Old Shotton, we cover Peterlee (1 mile north-east), Castle Eden (1 mile south), Wingate (1 mile south-west), Eden Vale (2 miles south-east) and Shotton Colliery (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Durham (9 miles west), Newton Aycliffe (12 miles south-west), Bishop Auckland (15 miles south-west), Spennymoor (10 miles west), Seaham (6 miles north) and Chester-le-Street (11 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Old Shotton
We visit homes around Shotton Hall Primary School, The Academy at Shotton Hall and The Academy at Shotton Hall and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Horden station, about 2.2 miles north-east. Further afield, we also cover the area around Peterlee Community Hospital (1 mile east) and Easington (2.8 miles north). Not far away are Beacon Hill.
When we’d advise against a repair
Some jobs are not right for a repair, for example:
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we can’t get to from below
- A steel bath rusted through
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we repair
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
DIY repairs versus a professional job
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is generally cheaper.
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
What bath repair costs
Repairs from £95. Every quote is fixed and free. What we take into account:
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- The material and finish
The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed price from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
Send photos for a quote
When you take your photos, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Something in shot to show the size
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’ll get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
What we’re called out for in Old Shotton
The usual cause is something heavy dropped into the bath, and a lot happen during bathroom refits. Cracks in acrylic have a different cause: the bath is not properly supported, so it flexes under weight.
People typically call us when they notice something like this:
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- Snagging damage from a refit
- Rust spots around the plughole
What your quote should include
- Who will actually do the work
- How soon you can use it again
- How to look after the finish
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
Old Shotton: your questions answered
Will the price change on the day?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
Do you cover Old Shotton?
Yes, we do. We send a technician to Old Shotton for every job, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Do you charge for travel?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
What happens next?
We look at the pictures and reply with a fixed price and some dates. If we need another angle, we will ask.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Yes, regularly. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
When can you do it?
Your quote comes with available dates. If it’s urgent, say so and we’ll do what we can.
Can you price it without visiting?
Usually, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.
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What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, protect the area, then carry out the work, which normally takes two to three hours for most chips. If anything looks different from your pictures, we will talk to you before going ahead.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
- The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of the bath.
- The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the area around the damage
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
Ask for a price
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire bath, we can give you a fixed price.
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Landlords, agents and businesses in Old Shotton
Letting agents frequently send us photos straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
For anyone letting property in or around Old Shotton, we will quote for several properties at once. Send photos for each one and we’ll price them together.
Different materials, different repairs
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
Acrylic
An acrylic bath is a moulded sheet strengthened from below. There is no rust, but cracks, holes and scratches happen, and cracks need support from behind to stay fixed.
Looking after it afterwards
Simple care helps the repair last. We recommend:
- Put a towel in the bath if you’re working above it
- Store metal items away from the bath
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
- Do not scrub with anything abrasive
Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and try not to drop heavy bottles on the repair. Deal with new chips early, before rust sets in.
Do not leave a chip on a steel or cast iron bath. Water gets to the metal and rust starts, turning a quick repair into a bigger one.
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