Sunderland · England
Bath Repair in Rickleton
We travel to Rickleton 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
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
Rickleton: your questions answered
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it isn’t worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
Is there any odour?
Expect a mild smell while we’re working.
When can you do it?
Your quote comes with available dates. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes. We mix the colour on the day to match, including older coloured suites.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send photos of everything you’d like done.
What happens next?
We come back with a fixed price, plus dates. You’re under no obligation.
Do I have to be there?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You don’t need to watch us work.
Can tenants book a repair?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
Bath repair in Rickleton, done in place
Most of our bath repairs take a few hours, and the bath is back in use the day after. There’s no need to book a plumber or tiler, because the bath does not move. We regularly repair cast iron enamel, acrylic and pressed steel enamel, and the jobs we see most are chips on the rim or sides and scratches you can feel with a fingernail.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything is not right, ring us and we will sort it.
- Area
- Rickleton (NE38, DH3, NE37)
- Area hub
- Sunderland
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Rickleton and the surrounding area
Rickleton is about 2 miles south-west of Washington, in Sunderland. Wherever you are in the NE38 postcode area, we carry out the work at your property. We cover all 75 towns and villages across Sunderland, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Rickleton to Newcastle upon Tyne (8 miles away).
Postcode districts we cover here: NE38, DH3 and NE37. Streets in the area include Vigo Lane, Laburnum Avenue and Alwin, and we cover them all. We also travel to Fatfield (1 mile east), Harraton (1 mile east), Lambton (1 mile north), Oxclose (1 mile north) and Washington (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Sunderland (6 miles east), Houghton-le-Spring (4 miles south-east), Sunniside (7 miles east), Fulwell (7 miles north-east), Hendon (7 miles east) and Ford (5 miles east).
Landmarks near Rickleton
We visit homes around St Robert of Newminster Catholic School, Rickleton Primary School and Oxclose Community Academy and the streets around them. Rickleton’s nearest station is Chester-Le-Street station, roughly 2 miles south-west of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Ankers House Museum (1.8 miles south-west) and Chester-le-Street (1.6 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s WWT Washington.
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 typically the cheaper route.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
How we price bath repair
Prices start from £95. You will not pay by the hour. The price is based on:
- Unusual colours or finishes
- What the surface is made of
- How many items we do on one visit
- How much damage there is
We charge the same wherever you are, so there’s no premium for Rickleton. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Quotes from your photos
Most quotes are done from pictures alone. To help us price it:
- Where you are, by postcode
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- A picture taken from further back
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
Upload a picture of the damage and one of the whole item, with your NE38 postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.
What we are called out for in Rickleton
Glass and heavy bottles cause more chips than anything else, closely followed by shower heads. Taps and wastes cause problems too: water sits around them, and any chip there soon rusts.
Common reasons people in Rickleton contact us are:
- Chips under the taps
- Chips caused by builders
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- A cracked acrylic bath
Comparing quotes
- Whether they match the colour on site
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- What protection goes down before work starts
- How changes to the job are handled
For landlords and businesses
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
If you manage property in Rickleton, we will quote for several properties at once. Just send pictures for each address and we will price them together.
More services for Rickleton
Repairs by material
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and often freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, just like other baths.
When a repair isn’t the answer
Some jobs aren’t right for a repair, for example:
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Materials we work on in Rickleton
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
What happens on the day
Once we’re through the door, we keep the work contained to the one room. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the work takes a few hours, depending on the damage, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and rust.
- Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
- We mix the colour on the day to match your bath’s exact shade.
- We build up the finish and polish it into the surrounding enamel.
- We leave it to cure; you can normally use the bath the following day.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
Ask for a price
If you’re in Rickleton and want a price, photos are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Advice
How to look after the repair
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
- Do not leave razors or cans standing in the bath
- Don’t leave a fresh chip for long
Use gentle, non-abrasive cleaners and avoid dropping heavy items on the repaired area. Deal with new chips early, before rust can start.
Until we visit, a strip of waterproof tape over the damage helps, so water cannot get in. Take it off before we arrive.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
