County Durham · England
Bath chip & crack repair in The Grove, County Durham
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths in The Grove, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
How we price bath repair
Repairs from £95. There’s no area surcharge for The Grove. What changes the price is:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
We don’t add extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Send photos for a quote
Photographing the damage takes a minute, and it saves a visit. Please include:
- Details of any past repairs
- Natural light rather than flash
- Any details about the material
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
If you’re in The Grove and want a price, the easiest route is photos: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
About our bath repair in The Grove
Bath repair is our most common job. Chips on the rim, rust around the waste and cracks in acrylic are all fixed without removing the bath, normally in a single visit. We work on acrylic, pressed steel enamel and whirlpool & spa baths, and people most often call us about a chip where the taps sit and rusty patches near the plughole.
Every job is backed for twelve months. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Area
- The Grove (DH8)
- Region
- County Durham
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Repair or replace: which is better?
When the bath is otherwise sound, repairing beats replacing. It’s quicker, cheaper and far less disruptive, and the bathroom stays as it is. Where the entire surface is tired, we may suggest re-enamelling instead. Our bath repair starts from £95. No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Why book with us
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- No need to remove anything
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
Read our pricing and bath cost comparison.
Aftercare tips
Nothing complicated is needed:
- Rinse it down after each bath
- Do not leave a fresh chip for long
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
- Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
Use gentle, non-abrasive cleaners and try not to drop heavy bottles on the repair. Get any new chip seen to quickly, before rust sets in.
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.
Questions from The Grove
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.
Will the repair show?
On a glossy bath, you will struggle to find it. On worn enamel, it can look shinier than the rest.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes: twelve months. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Will it make a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.
Which areas do you work in?
The whole UK, including all of County Durham. Send your postcode with your pictures and we will offer you dates.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses in The Grove.
How do I book?
Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit. The rest of the house is unaffected.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that’s what we repair.
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
For landlords and businesses
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in County Durham and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.
What happens on the day
Once we are through the door, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the work takes a morning or an afternoon, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the day after.
How to prepare
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
Ask for a price
We price from pictures so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through.
Advice
Towns and villages near The Grove
Other services in The Grove
Covering The Grove
The Grove is about 1 mile south-west of Consett, in County Durham. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. The Grove is one of 329 towns and villages in County Durham we cover. Our jobs stretch from The Grove to Newcastle upon Tyne (about 13 miles away).
Our technicians cover all of the DH8 postcode area and the streets around it. We regularly work on streets such as Hall Road, Dunelm Road and Consett Road. If you’re just outside The Grove, we cover Allensford (1 mile west), Consett (1 mile north-east), Castleside (1 mile south-west), Bridgehill (1 mile north) and Shotley Grove (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Durham (12 miles east), Bishop Auckland (15 miles south-east), Spennymoor (14 miles south-east), Chester-le-Street (11 miles east), Stanley (7 miles east) and Crook (10 miles south-east).
Around The Grove
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Church of Our Blessed Lady Immaculate, Consett Academy and Blackhill and Consett Park, among other places. A little further out are Shotley Bridge Hospital (1.7 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Skaylock Hill.
Signs you need bath repair in The Grove
Rust tends to begin where water collects, around the waste, under the taps or in an old chip. Once water reaches the steel or iron, rust spreads under the enamel.
If you can see any of these, send us a picture:
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
- Snagging damage from a refit
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- A chip where the taps sit
Comparing quotes
- When it can be used again
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- Whether the price covers travel
- How the room is protected while they work
DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it does not stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
