County Durham · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Thornley, County Durham
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for householders, landlords and businesses in Thornley. Send pictures for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on the rim or sides
- A cracked acrylic bath
Repair or replace in Thornley?
A new bath brings a chain of other jobs: tiles along the rim typically crack when it comes out, a new panel is frequently needed, and the plumbing has to be disconnected and refitted. Repairing the damage avoids all of that. Prices start from £95. Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Why us?
- Colour-matched on site
- Same prices wherever you are
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
Take a look at our pricing or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
About our bath repair in Thornley
We see every kind of bath damage: dropped-bottle chips, plughole rust, acrylic cracks and impact holes. Each is repaired in place. Whether it’s a failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting and deep scratches in acrylic, we can typically put it right, whatever the material.
Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Where
- Thornley (DL13)
- County
- County Durham
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What affects the price in Thornley
Repairs from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price depends on:
- The type of damage
- What the surface is made of
- How much damage there is
- Access to the area
We do not add extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos 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 generally get a fixed quote without us visiting. To help us price it:
- One picture of the entire bath
- Any details about the material
- Where you are, by postcode
- One sharp close-up of the damage
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, include your postcode and send them over. You’ll get a fixed price, not an estimate.
Different materials, different repairs
Pressed steel
Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Exposed steel rusts fast, especially around the waste, so early repairs matter.
Acrylic
An acrylic bath is a moulded sheet strengthened from below. They do not rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and cracks need support from behind to stay fixed.
Landlord and trade work in Thornley
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Thornley as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
Towns and villages near Thornley
What else we do in Thornley
How the visit works
From the moment we arrive, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. We mask off everything nearby, the work takes a few hours, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- 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
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Open a window if you can
Getting a price
Most clients in Thornley get their price from pictures. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Advice
Common problems we fix in Thornley
A cracked acrylic bath generally wasn’t supported properly. Loose legs, no proper cradle or a floor that gives let the bath move.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- A chip where the taps sit
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- Rust spots around the plughole
- A hole punched through by something heavy
Before booking anyone
- When it can be used again
- Whether the price covers travel
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
How to care for the repair
To keep it looking its best for years:
- Don’t leave razors or cans standing in the bath
- Ensure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
In the first few days, avoid putting weight or bottles on the repair. After that, clean it as you would the rest of the bath, avoiding abrasives.
A chip on a metal bath shouldn’t be left. Once water reaches the metal, rust begins, turning a quick repair into a bigger one.
When we’d advise against a repair
Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits too:
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- Cracks in acrylic we can’t reach from underneath
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we repair
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
Thornley questions
How much does bath repair cost in Thornley?
Repairs from £95. Because every job differs, we price from pictures. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
Can rust on a bath be repaired?
Yes. We take out the rust and any loose enamel, seal and fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
Something went through my bath. Can it be fixed?
In most cases. Photos of the hole and the underside help us check.
How soon can you come?
We will give you dates with your quote. If it’s urgent, say so and we’ll do what we can.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as householders across County Durham.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Just add the extra items to your pictures and you’ll get one combined price.
How invisible is a bath repair?
We aim for a repair you can’t easily find. The rest of the bath’s condition makes a difference.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
If we find something the photos didn’t show, we explain it first. The price only changes if you agree.
Our work in Thornley
Thornley is about 3 miles west of Crook, in County Durham. Anywhere in DL13, a technician comes to you. We work in all 329 towns and villages in County Durham, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Thornley to Newcastle upon Tyne (19 miles away).
Our visits in DL13 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you are just outside Thornley, we cover Craigside (1 mile south-east), Tow Law (1 mile north), Inkerman (2 miles north), Wolsingham (2 miles west) and Satley (4 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Durham (11 miles east), Consett (9 miles north), Newton Aycliffe (12 miles south-east), Bishop Auckland (8 miles south-east), Spennymoor (9 miles east) and Chester-le-Street (13 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Thornley
Our clients here include homes close to Tow Law Millennium Primary School and Church of St Bartholomew and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Witton Castle (4.8 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Stanley Moss.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
