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Bath Repair in Sherburn House
Bath repair in Sherburn House without the cost of replacing. Send us pictures for a fixed price, then we come to you.
- Repairs from £95
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- A cracked acrylic bath
Bath repair in Sherburn House without replacing anything
We repair just the damaged spot and colour-match it to the bath, which costs far less than replacing a fitted bath and the tiles around it. Most baths can be used again the following day. Whether it’s a kit repair that didn’t last and damage beneath the taps, we can help, whatever the material.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something isn’t right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Location
- Sherburn House (DH1)
- Region
- County Durham
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. Every quote is fixed and free. What we look at:
- How hard the colour is to match
- Whether we combine several jobs
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Sherburn House. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Getting a price from photos
Good photos mean an accurate price. Here’s what helps:
- Where you are, by postcode
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Something in shot to show the size
- Details of any past repairs
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed price without visiting.
Keeping it looking good
Most damage we see is avoidable. A few tips:
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
- Store metal items away from the bath
- Don’t scrub with anything abrasive
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
Give the repair the full curing time we recommend before using the bath. After that, gentle cleaning keeps it looking good.
Small chips are quick to repair. Leave them and they collect dirt, stain and, on metal baths, rust, so it’s worth getting them done early.
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What your bath is made of matters
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, just like other baths.
Pressed steel
Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Exposed steel rusts fast, especially around the waste, so repair chips early.
Repair or replace in Sherburn House?
Cast iron baths in particular are worth repairing: they’re very heavy to remove, especially upstairs, and a like-for-like replacement can be expensive. A repair keeps it in place. Prices start from £95. No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Sherburn House
- A fixed quote before you book
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Colour-matched on site
Take a look at our full price list and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Common problems we fix in Sherburn House
Many chips happen while the bathroom is being fitted. Tools, tiles and fittings get dropped into the bath, and the damage isn’t always spotted until later. Snagging repairs like these are a regular job for us.
Most people get in touch when they notice something like this:
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- A cracked acrylic bath
What to look for in a quote
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- How long it needs to cure
Common questions in Sherburn House
When can you do it?
That depends on our diary for your area. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.
Can you repair a failed DIY repair?
Yes. We take out the old repair and do it properly. Mention it when you send photos.
Can you quote from pictures?
In nearly every case. If photos don’t show enough, we will ask for another angle.
Is my repair covered?
All our work carries our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.
How invisible is a bath repair?
On a glossy bath, you will struggle to find it. On worn enamel, it can look shinier than the rest.
Will you leave a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.
Can you fix rust around the plughole?
Yes. We remove the rust and loose enamel, seal and fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Sherburn House
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in County Durham and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
What a repair can’t fix
We would rather lose a job than do one that will not last, so these are the limits:
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we cannot get to from below
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we work on in Sherburn House
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
What happens on the day
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room. Everything we use comes in the van with us, put protection down and start once you are happy with the plan. Most jobs take a few hours, depending on the damage, and you are welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- 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 day after.
Preparing for the visit
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Ensure the area is dry
Ask for a price
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, add your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
Advice
Sherburn House and the surrounding area
Sherburn House is about 2 miles south-east of Durham, in County Durham. We visit customers in Sherburn House and nearby villages, so you do not need to take anything anywhere. We work in 329 places in County Durham, from the larger towns to small villages. Our jobs stretch from Sherburn House to Newcastle upon Tyne (about 16 miles away).
Jobs in DH1 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. We also cover the places around Sherburn House: Sherburn (1 mile north-east), High Shincliffe (1 mile south-west), Old Durham (1 mile west), Shincliffe (1 mile west) and Belmont (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Consett (14 miles north-west), Newton Aycliffe (10 miles south), Bishop Auckland (10 miles south-west), Spennymoor (6 miles south-west), Seaham (8 miles north-east) and Chester-le-Street (6 miles north).
Landmarks near Sherburn House
In Sherburn House, that means homes near Church of St Mary, Belmont Community School and Shincliffe CofE (Controlled) Primary School, among other places. You’ll also find Old Durham Gardens (1.3 miles west) and Durham University Library and Collections (2 miles west). The nearest railway station is Durham station, roughly 2.5 miles west of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Sherburn Hospital (under half a mile north-east) and County Durham (2.4 miles east).
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