County Durham · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Tantobie, County Durham
Bath repair in Tantobie without the cost of replacing. Send us pictures for a fixed price, then book a visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- Rust by the waste and overflow
Bath repair in Tantobie without replacing anything
It pays to repair bath damage while it’s small. On steel and cast iron, exposed metal starts to rust, while cracks in acrylic grow each time the bath moves. A repair stops both. We are often asked to fix a failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting and chips on the rim or sides, across roll-top & freestanding, cast iron enamel and acrylic.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something isn’t right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Area
- Tantobie (DH9)
- Region
- County Durham
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Common questions in Tantobie
Will the repair show?
The goal is a repair that blends in. The rest of the bath’s condition makes a difference, and we’ll tell you what to expect.
Do you cover the entire of County Durham?
The whole UK, including all of County Durham. Just include your postcode and we’ll offer you dates.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, frequently. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
I tried a repair kit. Can you fix it?
Regularly. The old material comes out, any rust is treated, then we repair it properly.
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes, we match coloured baths too. We tint the finish to your bath on site.
Are there extra charges for Tantobie?
We do not add a call-out fee. Your fixed price includes everything.
Do you work in Tantobie?
Yes, we do. We send a technician to Tantobie for every job, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
In most cases. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so let us know about it.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.
When a repair is not the answer
A repair is not right for every job, including:
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we cannot get to from below
- Wear across the entire surface, which needs re-enamelling
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
Materials we work on in Tantobie
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
Also near Tantobie
What else we do in Tantobie
Common problems we fix in Tantobie
Rust tends to begin where water collects, around the waste, under the taps or in an old chip. Water on bare metal causes rust that creeps under the surrounding enamel.
Look out for these signs:
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- Damage beneath the taps
- Impact holes in acrylic
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
What your quote should include
- How to look after the finish
- How changes to the job are handled
- What protection goes down before work starts
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
Where we work around Tantobie
Tantobie is about 2 miles north-west of Stanley, in County Durham. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Tantobie is one of 329 towns and villages in County Durham we cover. We work right across the region, from Tantobie to Newcastle upon Tyne (about 8 miles away).
Every address in DH9 is within our area. From Unity Terrace, Neale Street and Front Street or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. Nearby, we also work in White-le-Head (1 mile south-west), Clough Dene (1 mile north-west), Mountsett (1 mile west), Hobson (1 mile north-west) and Tanfield Lea (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Durham (9 miles south-east), Consett (5 miles south-west), Spennymoor (14 miles south), Seaham (15 miles east), Chester-le-Street (6 miles east) and Crook (12 miles south).
Local landmarks in Tantobie
We visit homes around Tanfield School, Oak Tree Inn and Tanfield Lea Community Primary School, among other places. Also close by are North Durham Academy (1.7 miles south-east) and Church of St Margaret (0.8 miles north-east). A little further out are Shotley Bridge Hospital (4.9 miles west) and Derwentside (1.9 miles south-west).
Looking after it afterwards
Nothing complicated is needed:
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
- Check that an acrylic bath doesn’t move when you stand in it
For the first few days, keep heavy bottles off the repaired spot. After that, normal gentle cleaning is fine, avoiding abrasives.
Avoid standing in a cracked acrylic bath until it’s fixed. Every use opens the crack a little more, and water can get through to the floor below.
What bath repair costs
Prices start from £95. We give every job a fixed price from photos. These are the things that affect it:
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- The material
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access.
Getting a price from pictures
We price nearly every job from pictures. This is what we need:
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Where you are, by postcode
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
Send us pictures of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, and tell us you are in Tantobie, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
Different materials, different repairs
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour-matched, just like other baths.
Acrylic
An acrylic bath is a moulded sheet strengthened from below. There’s no rust, but cracks, holes and scratches happen, and cracks need support from behind to stay fixed.
How it works
Visits start with a quick look at the job together, so there are no surprises. Next, we cover and mask everything nearby and the work begins. Allow a morning or an afternoon, and we will tell you if anything changes.
- We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or rust.
- The chip or crack is filled, then sanded level with the bath.
- 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 following day.
Before we arrive
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Let us know about parking or access
How to get a price
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the whole bath, include your postcode and send them to us. You’ll get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
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Work for landlords and builders
For anyone letting property in or around Tantobie, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Send photos for each one and we will price them together.
Hospitality businesses can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
