County Durham · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Ramshaw, County Durham
We travel to Ramshaw for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Everything is done in place, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- A cracked acrylic bath
Signs you need bath repair in Ramshaw
Dropped items cause the majority of chips, and a lot happen during bathroom refits. Acrylic baths crack for a different reason: poor support underneath, so the bath flexes when it’s full.
These are the problems we’re asked about most:
- A cracked acrylic bath
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- Chips under the taps
What your quote should include
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- If travel is included in the price
- How the colour is matched
- What preparation is included
How we handle bath repair in Ramshaw
You do not need a new bath because of a chip. Our technicians fill, shape and refinish the damage, mixing the colour on the day. Typical jobs include damage done while the bathroom was being fitted and rust by the waste and overflow, in roll-top & freestanding, cast iron enamel and pressed steel enamel.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you’re covered after the visit.
- Location
- Ramshaw (DL14)
- County
- County Durham
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Landlord and trade work in Ramshaw
Hospitality businesses can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
For anyone letting property in or around Ramshaw, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send photos for each one and we’ll price them together.
Repair or replace: which is better?
For damage in one or two places, a repair is the obvious choice. It’s a fraction of the cost of a new bath and fitting, it’s done in one visit, and nothing else in the room changes. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. The price depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed quote from your pictures, so you know the cost before you book.
Why us?
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Work done at your home or business
- No need to remove anything
- Colour-matched on site
Read our pricing and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
The process
Arrival times are agreed in advance, so you are not left guessing. Once we are there, the work takes two to three hours for most chips in most cases. We leave the room clean.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
- The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
How to get a price
You don’t need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.
Related advice
Where we work around Ramshaw
Ramshaw is about 4 miles west of Bishop Auckland, in County Durham. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. We cover all 329 towns and villages in County Durham. Our jobs stretch from Ramshaw to Newcastle upon Tyne (25 miles away).
Every address in DL14 is within our area. That includes homes on Ramshaw Lane, Low Bowes Close and Gordon Lane and the roads around them. Other places close to Ramshaw include Evenwood (1 mile south), Toft Hill (1 mile north-east), High Etherley (1 mile north-east), Evenwood Gate (2 miles south-east) and Low Etherley (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Durham (13 miles north-east), Newton Aycliffe (8 miles east), Bishop Auckland (4 miles east), Spennymoor (8 miles north-east), Shildon (5 miles east) and Crook (6 miles north).
Landmarks near Ramshaw
We visit homes around St Paul, Trotters Arms and Ramshaw Primary School and the streets around them. Ramshaw’s nearest station is Bishop Auckland station, roughly 4.1 miles north-east. Nearby you’ll also find Bishop Auckland Hospital (4 miles north-east) and Witton Castle (2.5 miles north).
When a repair isn’t the answer
We will not take on work that will not last, so these are the limits:
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we cannot get to from below
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.
Materials we work on in Ramshaw
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
How to look after the repair
Simple care helps the repair last. Our advice:
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
- Store metal items away from the bath
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
Leave the repair to cure for as long as we say before running a bath. From then on, mild cleaning is all it needs.
If water is getting through a crack, stop using the bath until it’s repaired. Water under the bath can damage the floor and the ceiling below.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, and the work is guaranteed.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
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Materials and what they mean for the repair
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 the part we put right.
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
Questions from Ramshaw
Can you price it without visiting?
In nearly every case. If pictures do not show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.
How soon can you come?
We will give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
How do I book?
Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787, and we’ll do the rest.
Is it messy?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and we clean up when we’ve finished.
How do I get a price for bath repair in Ramshaw?
Prices start from £95. We give a fixed quote from your pictures. Send a close-up and a photo of the entire item and your postcode.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Yes, we frequently do. Removing the old work can add time, and that is in the quote.
Is my repair covered?
Yes: twelve months. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Can pets and children be at home?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit. The rest of the house is unaffected.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
