Sunderland · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Tunstall, Sunderland
We travel to Tunstall for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- A cracked acrylic bath
- A hole punched through by something heavy
Can I fix it myself?
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it won’t stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
Bath repair in Tunstall 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 work on acrylic, pressed steel enamel and whirlpool & spa baths, and people most frequently call us about cracks in an acrylic bath and impact holes in acrylic.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you’re not left on your own once we have gone.
- Area
- Tunstall (SR3, SR2)
- County
- Sunderland
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What a repair can’t fix
A repair is not right for every job, for example:
- Cracks in acrylic we cannot reach from underneath
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we work on
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
Looking after it afterwards
It’s all simple stuff, just a few sensible habits:
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- Put a towel in the bath if you’re working above it
In the first few days, avoid putting weight or bottles on the repair. After that, normal gentle cleaning is fine, avoiding abrasives.
If an acrylic bath has a crack, stop showering in it until it’s repaired. Each time it flexes, the crack grows, and water can get through to the floor below.
Do you need bath repair in Tunstall?
Rust tends to begin where water collects, by the plughole, beneath dripping taps or in an unrepaired chip. Water on bare metal causes rust that creeps under the surrounding enamel.
These are the problems we’re asked about most:
- A chip where the taps sit
- Chips caused by builders
- Impact holes in acrylic
- A chipped rim or side
Comparing quotes
- What aftercare is recommended
- How changes to the job are handled
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- When it can be used again
Repair or replace: which is better?
For damage in one or two places, a repair is the obvious choice. It costs far less than a new bath plus fitting, it’s done in one visit, and the bathroom stays exactly as it is. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed price from your photos, so you know the cost before you book.
What you get with us
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- One price list for the whole UK
- Work done at your home or business
- Everything repaired in place
Take a look at our full price list or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
What we do, step by step
Your technician turns up when we said we would and looks over the damage before anything else. 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.
- We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or rust.
- We fill the damage and sand it flush with the surrounding surface.
- We tint the finish on the day to suit your bath’s shade of white or colour.
- We build up the finish and polish it into the surrounding enamel.
- Once it has cured, normally by the following day, the bath is ready to use.
Before we arrive
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Let us know which floor the room is on
Getting a price
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, include your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
Related advice
Tunstall: your questions answered
How soon can you come?
Your quote comes with available dates. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Landlords are frequently glad to have it sorted before the end of a tenancy.
What happens if you find more damage?
We will show you and explain before doing anything extra. You will not be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
Is a bath repair durable?
It should, as long as the bath is firm and the area was prepared well. It’s covered by our one-year guarantee.
Do you do work for letting agents?
We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Typically, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
Do the materials smell?
Expect a mild smell while we’re working that clears as it cures.
Will it make a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.
Towns and villages near Tunstall
Other services in Tunstall
Tunstall and nearby
Tunstall is about 2 miles south of Sunderland, in Sunderland. From the centre of Tunstall to the outlying streets, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Tunstall is one of 75 towns and villages in Sunderland we cover. We work right across the region, from Tunstall to Newcastle upon Tyne (about 13 miles away).
All of SR3 and SR2 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. From Blind Lane, Orr Avenue and Quarry Road or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. Neighbouring places we cover include Ryhope (1 mile south-east), Burdon (1 mile south), Seaton (2 miles south), Northlea (3 miles south-east) and New Seaham (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Washington (6 miles west), Houghton-le-Spring (4 miles south-west), Fulwell (4 miles north), Hetton-le-Hole (4 miles south-west), Hylton Castle (4 miles north-west) and Pennywell (3 miles north-west).
Around Tunstall
Our customers here include homes close to St. Mary's Roman Catholic School, St Leonard's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School and Barnes Park, among other places. Also close by are St Matthew's (0.8 miles west) and Venerable Bede Church of England Academy (1.1 miles east). The nearest railway station is Sunderland station, about 2.2 miles north of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Hylton Castle (4 miles north-west) and East and Middle Herrington (2 miles west). Open spaces near Tunstall include WWT Washington and Warden Law.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Tunstall
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
Rental properties take more wear, 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 bath repair costs
Prices start from £95. Every quote is fixed and free. What we look at:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- How much damage there is
- Access to the area
- The material and finish
Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Tunstall. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Send photos for a quote
When you take your photos, a few simple things make all the difference:
- Natural light rather than flash
- One picture of the whole bath
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
You don’t need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
