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Bath chip & crack repair in Unthank, County Durham
Our repair technicians come to Unthank for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Everything is done in place, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
- Holes from dropped items
Bath repair at your home in Unthank
A repair fixes just the damaged area and blends it into the rest of the bath, which is far cheaper than replacing a fitted bath and the tiles around it. Most baths can be used again the day after. We regularly repair roll-top & freestanding, cast iron enamel and acrylic, and people most frequently call us about chips under the taps and cracks in an acrylic bath.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you’re not left on your own once we’ve gone.
- Where
- Unthank (DL13)
- County
- County Durham
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Repairs by material
Acrylic
An acrylic bath is a moulded sheet strengthened from below. There is no rust, but cracks, holes and scratches happen, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.
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.
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How the visit works
You do not need to empty the room. Everything we use comes in the van with us, put protection down and get going once we have agreed what we are doing. Most jobs take a morning or an afternoon, and you can get on with other things while we’re there.
- 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 clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the next day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
How to get a price
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them to us with your postcode, and you will get a fixed price back. There’s no charge for the quote and you’re under no obligation.
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Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. You won’t pay by the hour. The price depends on:
- Access to the area
- How many areas need work
- How many items we do on one visit
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
We don’t 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
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. It helps if you send:
- Any details about the material
- A photo taken from further back
- Natural light rather than flash
- One sharp close-up of the damage
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole bath, we can price the job.
Questions from Unthank
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.
Is my repair covered?
All our work carries our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
What happens after I send photos?
We review the photos and send a fixed quote and the next dates we have.
Can you fix rust around the plughole?
Yes. We take out the rust and any loose enamel, fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
How long before I can use the bath?
Normally by the following day, though it depends on what we have done.
I tried a repair kit. Can you fix it?
Yes. We remove the old filler and start again. Mention it when you send photos.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit typically costs less than separate visits. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.
Will it make a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
About Unthank
Unthank is about 10 miles south-west of Consett, in County Durham. Book a date that suits you, and you will know when to expect us, so you’re not left waiting in all day. Unthank is one of 329 towns and villages in County Durham where we work. You can also see our page for Newcastle upon Tyne, about 23 miles away.
We work across DL13. That includes homes on Union Lane, Market Place and Coronation Avenue and the roads around them. Unthank sits on or near the A689, which makes travel easy. We also travel to Stanhope (1 mile north), Shittlehope (1 mile east), Crawleyside (1 mile north), Bridge End (2 miles south-east) and Frosterley (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Consett (10 miles north-east), Bishop Auckland (14 miles south-east), Stanley (15 miles north-east), Crook (11 miles east), Annfield Plain (13 miles north-east) and Barnard Castle (14 miles south).
Local landmarks in Unthank
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Stanhope Barrington CofE Primary School, Church of St Thomas and Queens Head pub, among other places. Green spaces nearby include Collier Law.
Keeping it looking good
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts:
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
- Don’t leave razors or cans standing in the bath
- Rinse it down after each bath
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
Treat the repaired area like the rest of the bath: a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs. Keep scouring pads and gritty cleaners away from it.
Don’t leave a chip on a steel or cast iron bath. Water gets to the metal and rust starts, turning a quick repair into a bigger one.
DIY kit or professional repair?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is normally the cheaper route.
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
Work for landlords and builders
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
Why repair rather than replace?
Cast iron baths in particular are worth repairing: they’re very heavy to remove, especially upstairs, and a like-for-like replacement can be expensive. A repair keeps it in place. Our bath repair starts from £95. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. You’ll see the full price before you book, with nothing added on the day.
Why us?
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- No need to remove anything
- A fixed quote before booking
Take a look at our prices page and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Honest limits
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- Cracks in acrylic we cannot reach from underneath
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Materials we work on in Unthank
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
