Middlesbrough · England
Bath Repair in Portrack
Our repair technicians come to Portrack 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
- Chips caused by builders
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
About our bath repair in Portrack
Small damage on a bath is worth repairing early. 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. Common call-outs are for a chipped rim or side and chips under the taps, across cast iron enamel, whirlpool & spa baths and acrylic.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there is a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Where
- Portrack (TS18, TS20, TS19)
- Region
- Middlesbrough
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
How it works
From the moment we arrive, we keep the work contained to the one room. We mask off everything nearby, the job takes a few hours, depending on the damage, depending on what we find, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- 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.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Open a window if you can
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
Get a quote
Most clients in Portrack get their price from photos. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
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Different materials, different repairs
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. There’s no rust, but cracks, holes and scratches happen, and cracks need support from behind to stay fixed.
Cast iron
Cast iron is heavy and rigid, with a fused enamel surface. Chips can rust if left, but the bath itself lasts for generations, so it’s always worth repairing.
Repairing versus replacing in Portrack
Replacing a bath rarely stops at the bath: the tiles sitting on the rim tend to break, the panel may not fit the new one, and the plumbing has to be disconnected and refitted. Repairing the damage avoids all of that. Our bath repair starts from £95. 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. Send photos and you will get a fixed figure.
Why book with us
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- We leave the room as we found it
Take a look at our full price list and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price is based on:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- What kind of damage it is
There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Send photos for a quote
Two or three clear pictures are usually enough. It helps if you send:
- A photo taken from further back
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Something in shot to show the size
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the entire bath, include your postcode and send them to us. You will get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
What we can’t put right
To be straight with you, there are a few things a repair won’t fix:
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
- Cracks in acrylic we cannot reach from underneath
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.
Materials we repair
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
DIY kit or professional repair?
We understand the appeal of fixing it 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.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.
Nearby places to Portrack
Other services in Portrack
Do you need bath repair in Portrack?
Acrylic baths that crack nearly always have a support problem. Legs that aren’t adjusted, a missing cradle or a soft floor let the base flex until it cracks.
The things clients typically mention when they call include:
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- A chip where the taps sit
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
Comparing quotes
- What prep work is covered
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- How the colour is matched
- How soon you can use it again
Looking after it afterwards
A little care keeps the finish looking good. Our advice:
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
- Put a towel in the bath if you’re working above it
- Don’t leave a fresh chip for long
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
There is nothing special to do after a repair, just sensible cleaning. Skip bleach and gritty creams and give it a rinse after each bath.
If an acrylic bath has a crack, stop showering in it until it’s repaired. Each time it flexes, the crack grows, and water can get through to the floor below.
Our work in Portrack
Portrack is about 1 mile east of Stockton-on-Tees, in Middlesbrough. We travel to clients in Portrack and nearby villages, so there’s no workshop to go to. We work in all 33 towns and villages across Middlesbrough. We work right across the region, from Portrack to Newcastle upon Tyne (32 miles away).
Our visits in TS18, TS20 and TS19 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes on Bath Lane, Ross Road and The Square. You will find Portrack on the A1046, which makes it straightforward to reach. We also cover the places around Portrack: Tilery (1 mile north-west), Mount Pleasant (1 mile north-west), Newtown (1 mile west), Stockton-on-Tees (1 mile west) and Norton (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Middlesbrough (4 miles south-east), Park End (4 miles east), Berwick Hills (4 miles east), Whale Hill (7 miles east), Normanby (6 miles east) and Brookfield (3 miles south-east).
Around Portrack
In Portrack, that means homes near Riverside Inn, Trinity Green and Church of St Mary and the streets around them. Nearby too are Tilery Primary School (within half a mile west) and North Shore Academy (0.7 miles north). Portrack’s nearest station is Stockton station, roughly 0.7 miles west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Yarm Castle (5 miles south-west) and University Hospital of North Tees (2.1 miles west). The countryside around Portrack includes RSPB Salthome.
Portrack: your questions answered
Do you repair coloured baths?
Yes, we match coloured baths too. The colour is tinted by hand on the day.
Is a cracked acrylic bath repairable?
Often, yes, if we can reach the underside to reinforce it. Check under the bath panel, or send us a picture.
Will you leave a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.
Are there extra charges for Portrack?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Do I have to be there?
We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Are you accredited?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Something went through my bath. Can it be fixed?
Typically, yes, if we can reach behind it. The hole is backed, filled and refinished to match.
How invisible is a bath repair?
The goal is a repair that blends in. How well it disappears depends on the condition of the rest of the bath, and we will tell you what to expect.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
