County Durham · England
Bath Repair for Shotley Grove homes
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths in Shotley Grove, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
Landlords, agents and businesses in Shotley Grove
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Shotley Grove as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it usually costs far less than a refit.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, pictures and access details and we will arrange it.
How we handle bath repair in Shotley Grove
Repairing baths is what we do most. A chip by the taps, a crack in the base and a rust spot by the plughole are all repaired in place, normally in a single visit. We regularly repair acrylic, pressed steel enamel and whirlpool & spa baths, and common reasons people contact us are hairline or through cracks in acrylic and rusty patches near the plughole.
All our work comes with our one-year guarantee.
- Area
- Shotley Grove (DH8)
- Region
- County Durham
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What we do, step by step
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive on time, protect everything around the work area, carry out the work and clear up. Plan for a few hours. Before leaving, we tell you when it can be used and how to look after it.
- We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or rust.
- We fill the damage and sand it flush with the surrounding surface.
- We tint the finish on the day to suit your bath’s shade of white or colour.
- Finish coats go on, then the repair is polished to blend in.
- The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the day after.
Preparing for the visit
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
Getting a price
Most customers in Shotley Grove get their price from pictures. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Advice
Do you need bath repair in Shotley Grove?
Baths take more knocks than people expect: bottles, shower heads and razors are dropped every day, and taps and wastes are tightened against the surface. Sooner or later, most baths pick up a chip.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- Deep scratches in acrylic
What to look for in a quote
- If travel is included in the price
- Whether they match the colour on site
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- How to care for the finish
Nearby places to Shotley Grove
What else we do in Shotley Grove
Your questions about bath repair in Shotley Grove
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Generally, yes. Let us know what was used before and we’ll plan for it.
Do I need to be at home?
We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Something went through my bath. Can it be fixed?
Usually. Photos of the hole and the underside help us check.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote.
Is repairing better than replacing?
In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Can you price it without visiting?
Nearly always. If photos don’t show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Our work in Shotley Grove
Shotley Grove is about 1 mile north-west of Consett, in County Durham. Anywhere in DH8, we come to you. Shotley Grove is one of 329 towns and villages in County Durham where we work. Our jobs stretch from Shotley Grove to Newcastle upon Tyne (about 13 miles away).
Our visits in DH8 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. From West Road, Alston Road and Chaytor Road or a nearby road, we can come to you. Neighbouring places we cover include Bridgehill (1 mile south-east), Benfieldside (1 mile north-east), Shotley Bridge (1 mile north-east), Blackhill (1 mile east) and Consett (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Durham (13 miles south-east), Spennymoor (15 miles south-east), Chester-le-Street (11 miles east), Stanley (7 miles east), Crook (11 miles south-east) and Birtley (12 miles east).
Landmarks near Shotley Grove
Our clients here include homes close to Blackhill and Consett Park, Church of St Cuthbert and Consett Academy, among other places. Other local landmarks include Crown and Crossed Swords pub (0.6 miles north-east) and Benfieldside Primary School (0.5 miles east). Nearby you’ll also find Shotley Bridge Hospital (1 mile north-east). Open spaces near Shotley Grove include Currock Hill.
What bath repair costs
Repairs from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we take into account:
- How many items we do on one visit
- Unusual colours or finishes
- The type of damage
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
Instead of hourly rates, we price the whole job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Send pictures for a quote
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. It helps if you send:
- A picture taken from further back
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- The material, if you know it
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them over with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price. There’s no charge for the quote and no obligation.
How to care for the repair
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts:
- Do not leave a fresh chip for long
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
- Don’t scrub with anything abrasive
Don’t leave razors, cans or hair grips in the bath, as they can leave rust marks. And fix dripping taps promptly.
A small chip is a quick job. Left alone, they stain and can rust, so early repair saves time and money.
DIY kit or professional repair?
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
What a repair can’t fix
We’d rather lose a job than do one that won’t last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:
- A whole bath that’s dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
- A steel bath rusted through
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we repair
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
What your bath is made of matters
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that’s what we repair.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
