County Durham · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Sunniside, County Durham
Damaged bath in Sunniside? We put it right where it is, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage beneath the taps
- Deep scratches in acrylic
How it works
We turn up when we said we would and checks the damage against your photos first. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before any work starts. Most visits take two to three hours for most chips, and we leave the room as we found it.
- First, we check the damage against your photos and agree the plan.
- Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
- The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of the bath.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure the area is dry
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
How to get a price
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of photos using our quote form or call us. We will tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
Advice
About our bath repair in Sunniside
Whatever has happened to the bath, we aim for the same result: a smooth, solid repair that blends in. Proper preparation, careful filling and shaping, then colour and gloss matching so it sits flush with the rest of the bath. We regularly repair cast iron enamel, whirlpool & spa baths and roll-top & freestanding, and the jobs we see most are chips along the edge of the bath and chips caused by builders.
Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do.
- Area
- Sunniside (DL13)
- Area hub
- County Durham
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Keeping it looking good
Simple care helps the repair last. Our advice:
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- Do not leave razors or cans standing in the bath
- Put a towel in the bath if you’re working above it
Keep metal objects like razors and cans off the surface, because they can mark the enamel. And fix dripping taps promptly.
If water is getting through a crack, stop using the bath until it’s repaired. Water under the bath can damage the floor and the ceiling below.
For landlords and businesses
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Sunniside as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
What bath repair costs
Repairs from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before booking. We look at:
- How easy the damage is to reach
- How many items we do on one visit
- What kind of damage it is
- How hard the colour is to match
We do not add extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Send photos for a quote
You can normally get a fixed quote without us visiting. To help us price it:
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them over with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed quote back. There’s no charge for the quote and no obligation.
Covering Sunniside
Sunniside is about 3 miles north-west of Crook, in County Durham. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Our repair technicians cover all 329 towns and villages across County Durham, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Sunniside to Newcastle upon Tyne (about 18 miles away).
Our technicians cover all of DL13. Streets in the area include Front Street, Flag Terrace and Gladstone Terrace, and we cover them all. Close by, we cover Roddymoor (1 mile south-east), East Hedleyhope (2 miles north-east), Billy Row (2 miles south-east), Stanley Crook (2 miles east) and Fir Tree (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Durham (9 miles east), Consett (8 miles north), Newton Aycliffe (12 miles south-east), Bishop Auckland (7 miles south-east), Spennymoor (8 miles east) and Chester-le-Street (11 miles north-east).
Around Sunniside
We visit homes around Church of St Philip and St James and Tow Law Millennium Primary School and the streets around them. Open spaces near Sunniside include Stanley Moss.
Common questions in Sunniside
How do I book?
Just pictures, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, we only need access to the room.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit typically costs less than separate visits. Include photos of each item.
Can you match an avocado or pink bath?
Yes. We mix the colour on the day to match, including pastel and older colours.
What about rust by the waste?
Yes. We remove the rust and loose enamel, seal and fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
Do the materials smell?
It depends on the job, but frequently a little. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum.
Can you price it without visiting?
In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures can’t show what we need.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
What we can’t put right
Some jobs are not right for a repair, for example:
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
When to call us in Sunniside
Dropped items cause the majority of chips, and a lot happen during bathroom refits. Cracks in acrylic have a different cause: the bath isn’t properly supported, so it flexes under weight.
Send us a photo if you notice any of these:
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- Rusty patches near the plughole
What to look for in a quote
- How changes to the job are handled
- Whether they match the colour on site
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- When it can be used again
Places near Sunniside
What else we do in Sunniside
Repairing versus replacing in Sunniside
Swapping a damaged bath for a new one normally involves a plumber, removing the old bath, re-tiling and a new panel and disposing of the old one. A repair deals only with the damage in a single visit. Our bath repair starts from £95. Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is typically a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Why book with us
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Colour-matched on site
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Most jobs done in one visit
See our full price list and bath cost comparison.
DIY kit or professional repair?
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
