Northumberland · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Settlingstones, Northumberland
Problem with your bath in Settlingstones? We repair it in place, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- Rusty patches near the plughole
About our bath repair in Settlingstones
Whatever the damage, the aim is the same: a smooth, solid repair that blends in. We prepare the area properly, fill and shape it, then match the colour and gloss so it sits flush with the rest of the bath. We are frequently asked to fix a cracked acrylic bath and rusty patches near the plughole, across cast iron enamel, acrylic and pressed steel enamel.
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Settlingstones (NE47)
- County
- Northumberland
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
The process
We turn up when we said we would and checks the damage against your photos first. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before we open a single tin. The work itself takes a few hours, and we leave the room as we found it.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased, and any rust is treated.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- We match both the colour and the shine.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the following day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
Ask for a price
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the entire bath, include your postcode and send them over. You’ll get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
Advice
Work for landlords and builders
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, 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.
Do you need bath repair in Settlingstones?
Damage during fitting is very common. Tradespeople drop tools and tiles into the bath, often before anyone notices. We repair snagging damage like this regularly.
Look out for these signs:
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- Rust by the waste and overflow
Questions to ask before booking
- How your room will be protected
- How to care for the finish
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- When it can be used again
Aftercare tips
How the surface is treated afterwards matters. Here’s what we suggest:
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
- Rinse it down after each bath
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
Look after the repair the same way as the bath: warm water, washing-up liquid and a soft cloth. Keep scouring pads and gritty cleaners away from it.
A small chip is a quick job. Leave them and they collect dirt, stain and, on metal baths, rust, so early repair saves time and money.
Settlingstones and nearby
Settlingstones is about 19 miles north-west of Consett, in Northumberland. Anywhere in NE47, we carry out the work at your property. Settlingstones is one of 189 places in Northumberland we cover. You can also see our page for Newcastle upon Tyne, about 24 miles away.
All of NE47 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Close by, we cover Newbrough (2 miles east), Chesterwood (2 miles south-west), Fourstones (3 miles east), Haydon Bridge (3 miles south) and Simonburn (4 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Hexham (6 miles south-east), Haltwhistle (9 miles west), Corbridge (9 miles east) and Stocksfield (14 miles east).
Around Settlingstones
The nearest railway station is Haydon Bridge station, about 2.5 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Mr Georges Museum of Time (2.7 miles south) and Langley Castle (3.9 miles south). Not far away are Halleypike Lough and Grindon Lough nature reserve.
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Questions from Settlingstones
Is repairing better than replacing?
Normally, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Is there any odour?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, which is why we ventilate. It fades as everything cures.
Will the repair show?
On a bath in good condition, a colour matched repair is very hard to spot. On older, dull enamel the repair can look glossier than the area around it.
Can you match an avocado or pink bath?
Yes, we match coloured baths too. The colour is tinted by hand on the day.
Are there extra charges for Settlingstones?
No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.
When can you do it?
Your quote comes with available dates. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
I tried a repair kit. Can you fix it?
Regularly. We strip it out, deal with any rust and repair it again.
Can landlords book you?
We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
What affects the price in Settlingstones
Prices start from £95. There is no charge for travel to Settlingstones. The price comes down to:
- The colour and finish to match
- The material
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- How many items we do on one visit
Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it, and doing several items at once reduces it.
How to get a fixed price
We price nearly every job from photos. This is what to send:
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Where you are, by postcode
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Any details about the material
Email us a photo of the damage and one of the whole item, with your NE47 postcode, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Pressed steel
Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Exposed steel rusts fast, particularly by the plughole, so early repairs matter.
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. They don’t rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.
Repair or replace: which is better?
For damage in one or two places, a repair is the obvious choice. It costs far less than a new bath plus fitting, it’s done in one visit, and the bathroom stays exactly as it is. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. 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.
Why us?
- Colour-matched on site
- One visit for most repairs
- Fixed prices from your photos
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
Read our prices page or bath cost comparison.
What we cannot put right
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
- A whole bath that’s dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
