County Durham · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Shittlehope, County Durham
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for homes and businesses in Shittlehope and across County Durham. Free, fixed quotes from your photos.
- Repairs from £95
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Holes from dropped items
How we handle bath repair in Shittlehope
A typical bath repair is a few hours’ work, and the bath is back in use the day after. There is no need to book a plumber or tiler, because nothing is disconnected. Our repair technicians work on cast iron enamel, roll-top & freestanding and whirlpool & spa baths, and common reasons people contact us are chips along the edge of the bath and damage done while the bathroom was being fitted.
Whatever the size of the job, you get the same one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Shittlehope (DL13)
- Region
- County Durham
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Different materials, different repairs
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.
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it relies on good support. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Nearby places to Shittlehope
Also in Shittlehope
Repairing versus replacing in Shittlehope
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. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. 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. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Why book with us
- Colour-matched on site
- Work done at your home or business
- Everything repaired in place
- A fixed quote before you book
Take a look at our prices page and bath cost comparison.
Aftercare tips
It’s all simple stuff, just a few sensible habits:
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
There’s nothing special to do after a repair, just sensible cleaning. Skip bleach and gritty creams and rinse after use.
Rust under enamel spreads surprisingly quickly. A chip the size of a fingernail can become a much larger patch if it’s left for months, so early repair keeps the cost down.
Work for landlords and builders
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
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.
Shittlehope questions
What happens next?
You get a fixed price and available dates. If anything’s unclear, we’ll ask for another photo.
Do you cover Shittlehope?
We do. We send a technician to Shittlehope for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
Are you accredited?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Can you repair a hole in a bath?
Frequently, if there is access underneath. We back the hole, fill it and refinish the surface.
Is the work guaranteed?
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Are there extra charges for Shittlehope?
No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Can landlords book you?
We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Can you redo an old repair?
Regularly. The old material comes out, any rust is treated, then we repair it properly.
Shittlehope and nearby
Shittlehope is about 10 miles south-west of Consett, in County Durham. From the centre of Shittlehope to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Shittlehope is one of 329 towns and villages in County Durham we cover. Our jobs stretch from Shittlehope to Newcastle upon Tyne (22 miles away).
Our technicians cover all of DL13 and the streets around it. Local streets include East End, Willard Grove and Centenary Close, and we cover them all. Close by, we cover Unthank (1 mile west), Stanhope (1 mile north-west), Crawleyside (1 mile north-west), Bridge End (2 miles south-east) and Frosterley (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Consett (10 miles north-east), Bishop Auckland (14 miles south-east), Stanley (15 miles north-east), Crook (10 miles east), Annfield Plain (13 miles north-east) and Barnard Castle (14 miles south).
Near you in Shittlehope
Our clients here include homes close to Church of St Thomas, Queens Head pub and Stanhope Barrington CofE Primary School, among other places. The countryside around Shittlehope includes Collier Law.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it won’t stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
How we price bath repair
Prices start from £95. We give every job a fixed quote from pictures. This is what makes a difference:
- The type of damage
- How much damage there is
- Doing more than one item at once
- How easy the damage is to reach
A repair usually costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send pictures and we’ll give you the exact figure.
How to get a fixed price
Most quotes are done from photos alone. To make it quick:
- One picture of the whole bath
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Something in shot to show the size
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them over with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price. There’s no charge for the quote and you are under no obligation.
What we are called out for in Shittlehope
A bath gets knocked about more than you’d think: everyday items get dropped into it all the time, and fittings press hard against the enamel. Over time, chips and rust spots are almost inevitable.
Contact us if you’ve noticed any of these:
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- Damage beneath the taps
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- Chips caused by builders
What your quote should include
- Who will actually do the work
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- How changes to the job are handled
- How to look after the finish
How the visit works
When we visit, we arrive at the time we’ve agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. The job normally takes two to three hours for most chips. We tidy up before we leave and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage.
- We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
- We match both the colour and the shine.
- We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, normally the following day.
Preparing for the visit
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
Getting a price
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole bath, we can give you a fixed quote the same day in most cases.
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About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
