Bath and surface repairs in DH1

Our bath repair service in DH1

We repair enamelled steel, cast iron and acrylic baths. The method changes with the material: rust is treated on metal baths, while cracks in acrylic are reinforced from underneath. We work on roll-top & freestanding, whirlpool & spa baths and cast iron enamel, and people most often call us about damage done while the bathroom was being fitted and hairline or through cracks in acrylic.

On the day itself, there’s little for you to do. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we will get on with it. Most visits take a morning or an afternoon, including clearing up.

1. We protect the bath and the floor around it.
2. We clean, key and degrease the damage.
3. Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
4. We match both the colour and the shine.
5. We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, typically the following day.

What you’ll pay

Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed price from your photos, so you know the cost before you book.

Why choose Surface Doctor

• CHAS and Constructionline accredited
• We come to you, anywhere in the UK
• Colour-matched on site
• We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing

Ask for a price

Email us photos of the damage and one of the whole item, and tell us you’re in DH1, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.

Landmarks near Durham

In Durham, that means homes near The Traveller's Rest Public House, St Leonard's Catholic School and Old Durham Gardens, among other places. Other local landmarks include Durham Sixth Form Centre (under half a mile south), United Reformed Church (under half a mile south), Durham University Library and Collections (1 mile south) and St Margaret's Church of England Primary School (0.9 miles south-west). Durham has its own railway station: Durham station. Other landmarks nearby include Durham Museum (0.6 miles south) and Broom (1.9 miles west).

Keeping it looking good

So the finish stays in good condition for years:

• Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
• Don’t scrub with anything abrasive
• Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
• Don’t leave razors or cans standing in the bath

In the first few days, avoid putting weight or bottles on the repair. After that, normal gentle cleaning is fine, avoiding abrasives.

A chip on a metal bath shouldn’t be left. Once water reaches the metal, rust begins, and a rust spot is a bigger repair than a clean chip.