Northumberland · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Shilbottle, Northumberland
Our technicians come to Shilbottle for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- Holes from dropped items
Bath repair in Shilbottle, done in place
Whether your bath is steel, cast iron or acrylic, we can repair it. The method changes with the material: metal baths need any rust dealt with first, and acrylic cracks need support from behind. Typical jobs include chips on the rim or sides and impact holes in acrylic, across acrylic, roll-top & freestanding and cast iron enamel.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something isn’t right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Area
- Shilbottle (NE66)
- Region
- Northumberland
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Repairing versus replacing in Shilbottle
A new bath brings a chain of other jobs: the tiles sitting on the rim tend to break, the panel may not fit the new one, and a plumber has to disconnect and reconnect everything. A repair skips all of it. Prices start from £95. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why book with us
- No need to remove anything
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
Read our pricing and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Other services in Shilbottle
What your bath is made of matters
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour-matched, in much the same way.
How the visit works
Arrival times are agreed in advance, so you’re not left guessing. On site, it takes a few hours. The room is left tidy and you will know when it can be used.
- 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.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
How to get a price
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job.
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Work for landlords and builders
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in Northumberland and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
Shilbottle and nearby
Shilbottle is about 14 miles north of Ashington, in Northumberland. Book a date that suits you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so there’s no waiting around. We cover 189 places in Northumberland. You can also see our page for Newcastle upon Tyne, about 26 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here: NE66. Streets in the area include Telford Way, Towerburn Gardens and The Haven, and we cover them all. Other places close to Shilbottle include Hipsburn (3 miles north-east), Lesbury (3 miles north-east), Alnmouth (3 miles east), Birling (3 miles east) and Warkworth (4 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashington (14 miles south), Morpeth (14 miles south), Alnwick (3 miles north), Amble (5 miles south-east), Newbiggin-by-the-Sea (14 miles south-east) and Stakeford (15 miles south).
Landmarks near Shilbottle
Around Shilbottle, we work in homes near Church of St James, Farriers Arms and Shilbottle Primary School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Alnmouth station, roughly 2.5 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Alnwick Castle (3.2 miles north) and Alnwick Rural District (2.1 miles north).
What we are called out for in Shilbottle
Damage during fitting is very common. Tools, tiles and fittings get dropped into the bath, often before anyone notices. Snagging repairs like these are a regular job for us.
These are the problems we’re asked about most:
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- Damage beneath the taps
- Rust spots around the plughole
- Snagging damage from a refit
Questions to ask before booking
- What preparation is included
- Whether they match the colour on site
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- How changes to the job are handled
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. There is no charge for travel to Shilbottle. The price depends on:
- How many items we do on one visit
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- Unusual colours or finishes
- The type of damage
It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send photos and you will get a fixed figure.
Quotes from your pictures
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. Try to include:
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- What it’s made of, if you know
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- One picture of the entire bath
You don’t need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is usually the cheaper route.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair will not last.
How to look after the repair
Looking after the surface is easy, and it makes a real difference:
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
Don’t leave razors, cans or hair grips in the bath, because they can mark the enamel. A dripping tap should be fixed early, too.
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.
Shilbottle: your questions answered
Do I have to be there?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.
Are there extra charges for Shilbottle?
There’s no separate call-out charge. Your fixed price includes everything.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Typically, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
What happens next?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote with dates.
How much does bath repair cost in Shilbottle?
Repairs from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from photos. You’ll get a fixed figure before booking.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners in Shilbottle.
Are you accredited?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Normally, yes. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed price without visiting.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
