Northumberland · England

Bath Repair for Pegswood homes

Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths in Pegswood, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Chips caused by builders
  • An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath repair in Pegswood

When to call us in Pegswood

A cracked acrylic bath normally wasn’t supported properly. Loose legs, no proper cradle or a floor that gives let the bath move.

The things customers typically mention when they call include:

  • Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
  • Damage beneath the taps
  • Rusty patches near the plughole
  • Impact holes in acrylic

Questions to ask before you book

  • If travel is included in the price
  • Whether a trained technician does the job
  • Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
  • When it can be used again

10 questions to ask before booking

Bath repair in Pegswood, done in place

Whether your bath is steel, cast iron or acrylic, we can repair it. The method changes with the material: metal baths need any rust dealt with first, and acrylic cracks need support from behind. Whether it’s a failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting and a chip where the taps sit, we can usually put it right, whatever the material.

Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do.

Broken acrylic bath corner, rebuilt and refinished (before and after)
Where
Pegswood (NE61)
Area hub
Northumberland
Guarantee
One year on every repair
Price
From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026

Keeping it looking good

Looking after the surface is easy, and it makes a real difference:

  • Do not leave a fresh chip for long
  • If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
  • Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
  • Cover the bath during DIY or decorating

Give the repair the full curing time we recommend before running a bath. After that, gentle cleaning keeps it looking good.

A chip on a metal bath shouldn’t be left. Water gets to the metal and rust starts, and a rust spot is a bigger repair than a clean chip.

Honest limits

To be straight with you, there are a few things a repair won’t fix:

  • Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
  • Metal that has corroded all the way through
  • Leaking fittings, which need a plumber

If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think before booking.

Surfaces we repair

  • Cast iron enamel
  • Whirlpool & spa baths
  • Roll-top & freestanding
  • Acrylic
  • Pressed steel enamel

Prices and what affects them

Repairs from £95. We give every job a fixed quote from pictures. These are the things that affect it:

  • The type of damage
  • Unusual colours or finishes
  • How many items we do on one visit
  • How easy the damage is to reach

A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before booking.

How to get a fixed quote

Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what we need:

  • A close-up of the damage, in focus
  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
  • A photo taken from further back
  • Details of any past repairs

Upload a picture of the damage and one of the whole item, and tell us you’re in Pegswood, and we will reply with a fixed quote.

About Pegswood

Pegswood is about 2 miles north-east of Morpeth, in Northumberland. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. We work in all 189 towns and villages in Northumberland, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Newcastle upon Tyne, about 13 miles away.

We cover every part of NE61. Whether you live on De Walden Square, Whitefield Crescent and Charles Street or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. We also cover the places around Pegswood: Longhirst (1 mile north), Bothal (1 mile east), North Choppington (2 miles south-east), Morpeth (2 miles south-west) and Bullers Green (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Blyth (6 miles south-east), Cramlington (7 miles south), Ashington (3 miles east), Bedlington (4 miles south-east), Newsham (7 miles south-east) and Amble (11 miles north).

Around Pegswood

Our customers here include homes close to The King Edward VI Academy, Mafeking Park and Pegswood Primary School. Pegswood has its own railway station: Pegswood station. Nearby you will also find St George's Park (1.3 miles west) and Bothal Castle (1 mile south-east).

  • Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Morpeth (1.9 miles south-west)
Map of Pegswood © OpenStreetMap contributors

What we do, step by step

Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, protect the area, and get on with the job, which normally takes a few hours. If we find something your photos didn’t show, we will explain it before carrying on.

  1. We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or rust.
  2. The chip or crack is filled, then sanded level with the bath.
  3. The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
  4. We apply the finish coats and polish the repair so it blends in.
  5. We leave it to cure; you can usually use the bath the following day.

Before we arrive

  • Let us know about parking or access
  • Let us know which floor the room is on
  • Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible

Getting a price

Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire bath, we can give you a fixed quote the same day in most cases.

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Repair or replace: which is better?

A repair makes sense whenever the damage is localised. It’s a fraction of the cost of a new bath and fitting, it takes one visit, and the bathroom stays exactly as it is. Our bath repair starts from £95. Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.

Why choose Surface Doctor in Pegswood

  • Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
  • Colour mixed on the day to match
  • Straight answers about what a repair can do
  • No need to remove anything

See our pricing and bath cost comparison.

Can I fix it myself?

It’s natural to want to try a repair 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, a professional repair is worth it.

Questions from Pegswood

Can you price it without visiting?

Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures can’t show what we need.

How long before I can use the bath?

Generally the day after. We confirm the time before we leave.

Can pets and children be at home?

We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work and until it has cured. Everywhere else in the home is fine.

Can you repair a failed DIY repair?

Regularly. We strip it out, deal with any rust and repair it again.

I rent my home. Can I book you?

We’re happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Just make sure the landlord agrees.

It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?

Normally, yes. The old repair comes out first, so mention it when you send pictures.

Do you cover Pegswood?

Yes, we do. We send a technician to Pegswood for every job, and the price is the same as everywhere else.

How much does bath repair cost in Pegswood?

Repairs from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from pictures. You will get a fixed figure before booking.

Work for landlords and builders

Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.

We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in Northumberland and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which matters when someone is living in the home.

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