County Durham · England
Bath Repair for Wearhead homes
Local bath repair for Wearhead: a fixed quote from photos, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- Chips on the rim or sides
About our bath repair in Wearhead
We have repaired just about every kind of bath damage: chips from dropped bottles, rust round the plughole, cracks in acrylic and holes from falling tools. All of it is repaired where the bath stands. We work on pressed steel enamel, acrylic and roll-top & freestanding, and people most often call us about an old repair that has yellowed or come loose and a chipped rim or side.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you’re covered after the visit.
- Area
- Wearhead (DL13)
- Region
- County Durham
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY kit or professional repair?
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is usually cheaper.
Should you replace it?
People frequently assume a cracked or chipped bath has to come out. Usually it doesn’t: a proper repair gives it years more use, and costs far less than the disruption of a replacement. Our bath repair starts from £95. Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Why Wearhead customers choose us
- Work done at your home or business
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Normally one visit, start to finish
- No extra charge for your area
Read our full price list or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Wearhead
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Wearhead as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
How we price bath repair
Repairs from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price depends on:
- The colour and finish to match
- The type of damage
- The material and finish
- Access to the area
There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Send pictures for a quote
Photographing the damage takes a minute. Please include:
- One picture of the entire bath
- Details of any past repairs
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- One sharp close-up of the damage
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole bath, we can give you a fixed price without visiting.
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When a repair is not the answer
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- A steel bath rusted through
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we can’t get to from below
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think.
What we work on
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
What your bath is made of matters
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that is the part we put right.
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Where we work around Wearhead
Wearhead is about 17 miles south-west of Consett, in County Durham. Clients in Wearhead get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from pictures, and a technician at your door on the day. We cover all 329 towns and villages in County Durham. We work right across the region, from Wearhead to Newcastle upon Tyne (about 28 miles away).
Our repair technicians cover all of DL13 and the streets around it. You will find streets such as Front Street and Vedra Close, and we cover them all. If you are just outside Wearhead, we cover West Blackdene (1 mile south-east), Ireshopeburn (1 mile south-east), Heatherycleugh (1 mile north-west), Lanehead (2 miles north-west) and St John's Chapel (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Wolsingham (14 miles east), Stanhope (9 miles east), Castleside (15 miles north-east) and Middleton-in-Teesdale (10 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Wearhead
In Wearhead, that means homes near St Thomas' Church and Wearhead Primary School, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Weardale Museum (1 mile south-east).
Your questions about bath repair in Wearhead
Can you repair a hole in a bath?
Usually, yes, if we can reach behind it. The hole is backed, filled and refinished to match.
Can pets and children be at home?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we are working in. We will let you know when it’s safe to use again.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as householders across County Durham.
What about rust by the waste?
Yes. We take out the rust and any loose enamel, fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
Can you price it without visiting?
In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the photos cannot show what we need.
Is there any odour?
A little, depending on the job. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum.
Will the repair show?
On a bath in good condition, a colour matched repair is very hard to spot. On worn enamel, it can look shinier than the rest.
I tried a repair kit. Can you fix it?
Yes. We remove the old filler and start again. Mention it when you send photos.
Signs you need bath repair in Wearhead
Nearly all the chips we see start with something being dropped: a shampoo bottle, a shower head, a tile or a tool during a refit. On steel and cast iron baths, a chip that reaches the metal will start to rust.
Common reasons people in Wearhead contact us are:
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
- A chipped rim or side
Before booking anyone
- How changes to the job are handled
- What preparation is included
- How your room will be protected
- How long it needs to cure
What we do, step by step
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive at the agreed slot, sheet and mask the area around the job, carry out the work and clear up. Allow a morning or an afternoon from start to finish. Before we go, we will explain when it can be used and how to look after it.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased, and any rust is treated.
- 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, typically the next day.
How to prepare
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Open a window if you can
Ask for a price
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them to us with your postcode, and you will get a fixed quote back. There is no charge for the quote and you’re under no obligation.
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