Middlesbrough · England
Bath Repair in Thorntree
Bath repair in Thorntree without the cost of replacing. Get a fixed price from your photos, then we come to you.
- Repairs from £95
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
- Chips under the taps
Different materials, different repairs
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that’s the part we put right.
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
Bath repair at your home in Thorntree
Repairing baths is what we do most. Chips on the rim, rust around the waste and cracks in acrylic are all repaired in place, usually in a single visit. If you are dealing with hairline or through cracks in acrylic and a kit repair that didn’t last, we can normally put it right, whatever the material.
Big or small, you get the same one-year guarantee.
- Area
- Thorntree (TS3, TS6)
- Area hub
- Middlesbrough
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
FAQs for Thorntree
What happens next?
You will get a fixed quote back, plus dates. There is no obligation to book.
Do you work in Thorntree?
Yes, we do. We send a technician to Thorntree for every job, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Are you accredited?
We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Do the materials smell?
A little, depending on the job. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum.
Are there extra charges for Thorntree?
We don’t add a call-out fee. Your fixed quote includes everything.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work and until it has cured. The rest of the house is unaffected.
Can you redo an old repair?
Yes, we do this frequently. We strip it out, deal with any rust and repair it again.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it is not worth repairing, we will tell you.
Repairing versus replacing in Thorntree
Cast iron baths in particular are worth repairing: they’re very heavy to remove, especially upstairs, and replacing like for like is not cheap. A repair keeps it in place. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Compared with replacing, a repair is normally a fraction of the price, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
Why us?
- Everything repaired in place
- Same prices wherever you are
- Typically one visit, start to finish
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
See our prices page and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Covering Thorntree
Thorntree is about 1 mile west of Eston, in Middlesbrough. Anywhere in TS3, we come to you. Thorntree is one of 33 places in Middlesbrough where we work. Our jobs stretch from Thorntree to Newcastle upon Tyne (34 miles away).
Jobs in TS3 and TS6 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets such as Trunk Road, Ings Avenue and Wallis Road, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Thorntree: Netherfields (1 mile south), South Bank (1 mile north-east), Park End (1 mile south-west), Ormesby (1 mile south) and Normanby (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Brookfield (4 miles south-west), Newtown (6 miles west), Nunthorpe (3 miles south), Oxbridge (6 miles west), Ayresome (3 miles west) and Tilery (5 miles west).
What’s near Thorntree
Our customers here include homes close to Stewart Park, Church of the Ascension and Caldicotes Primary Academy. The nearest railway station is South Bank station, roughly 1.3 miles north of the centre. A little further out are St Luke's Hospital (1.4 miles south-west) and Cleveland Centre (2.1 miles west). The countryside around Thorntree includes RSPB Salthome and Eston Nab.
- Local facilities include Cleveland (2.9 miles south)
Towns and villages near Thorntree
What else we do in Thorntree
Looking after it afterwards
Nothing complicated is needed:
- Put a towel in the bath if you’re working above it
- Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
- Make sure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
There is nothing special to do after a repair. Skip bleach and gritty creams.
A small chip is a quick job. Leave them and they collect dirt, stain and, on metal baths, rust, so it’s worth getting them done early.
What we do, step by step
Here’s how a visit normally runs: we arrive on time, sheet and mask the area around the job, carry out the work and clear up. Plan for a few hours, depending on the damage. Before we go, we will explain how long to leave it and how to care for it.
- First, the area is cleaned and any loose enamel or rust is removed.
- Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
- We tint the finish on the day to suit your bath’s shade of white or colour.
- We apply the finish coats and polish the repair so it blends in.
- We leave it to cure; you can generally use the bath the day after.
Preparing for the visit
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Open a window if you can
Getting a price
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the entire bath, add your postcode and send them to us. You will get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
Related advice
Work for landlords and builders
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, photos and access details.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
What affects the price in Thorntree
Repairs from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we look at:
- What the surface is made of
- What kind of damage it is
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- How hard the colour is to match
The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed price from your pictures, so you know the cost before booking.
How to get a fixed quote
Two or three clear pictures are typically enough. Try to include:
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- One picture of the whole bath
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Any details about the material
For a price in Thorntree, the easiest route is photos: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
DIY kit or professional repair?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair won’t last.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
Common problems we fix in Thorntree
Most bath damage comes from something dropped: bottles, shower heads, tiles and tools. On enamelled baths, a chip that reaches the metal will start to rust.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- A chipped rim or side
- Impact holes in acrylic
- A chip where the taps sit
Comparing quotes
- Who turns up on the day
- Whether they match the colour on site
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- Whether the price covers travel
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
