Conwy · Wales
Bath chip & crack repair in Colwyn Bay, Conwy
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths in Colwyn Bay, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- A cracked acrylic bath
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
How we handle bath repair in Colwyn Bay
Most of our bath repairs take a few hours, and the bath is back in use the next day. You won’t need a plumber or tiler, because nothing is disconnected. We work on roll-top & freestanding, pressed steel enamel and whirlpool & spa baths, and common reasons people get in touch are damage beneath the taps and a failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months in Colwyn Bay and everywhere else. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Where
- Colwyn Bay (LL29, LL28, LL34)
- Region
- Conwy
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
About Colwyn Bay
Colwyn Bay is about 1 mile south of Bae Colwyn, in Conwy. Whether you’re in the middle of Colwyn Bay or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Colwyn Bay is one of 75 towns and villages in Conwy where we work. We work right across the region, from Colwyn Bay to Liverpool (34 miles away).
Every address in LL29, LL28 and LL34 is within our area. Local streets include York Road, Rhiw Road and Park Road, all of which we cover. Colwyn Bay is on the A55 and A547, so it’s easy for us to reach. We also travel to Bae Colwyn (1 mile north), Old Colwyn (1 mile east), Mochdre (1 mile west), Colwyn Bay (1 mile east) and Bryn-y-maen (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Llandudno (5 miles north-west), Abergele (6 miles east), Conwy (4 miles west), Cwlach (5 miles north-west), Deganwy (4 miles west) and Llandudno Junction (3 miles west). As one of the bigger places in Conwy, Colwyn Bay sees plenty of our work.
Around Colwyn Bay
Typical jobs here are in homes near Ysgol Pen Y Bryn, St David's Welsh Church and Ysgol Bryn Elian and the streets around them. The closest station to Colwyn Bay is Colwyn Bay station, about 0.7 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Doll Museum & Model Railway (3.9 miles north-west) and Ednyfeds Castle (1.5 miles north-west). The countryside around Colwyn Bay includes Conwy RSPB reserve and Rhos on Sea Golf Course Lake.
Landlord and trade work in Colwyn Bay
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, so there’s no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is generally cheaper.
Colwyn Bay questions
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
In most cases. The old repair comes out first, so mention it when you send pictures.
Can you repair a hole in a bath?
In most cases. Send us a photo of the hole and one from under the bath if you can.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and we’ll quote them together.
Can you repair a failed DIY repair?
Yes, we do this frequently. The old material comes out, any rust is treated, then we repair it properly.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes, for a year. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Are you accredited?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day, so the repair is not disturbed while it cures.
Can rust on a bath be repaired?
Yes, it’s one of the most common repairs we do. We take it back to sound metal, seal it, fill it and match the colour.
Towns and villages near Colwyn Bay
What else we do in Colwyn Bay
Why repair rather than replace?
People frequently assume a cracked or chipped bath has to come out. In most cases it does not: a repair keeps the bath in service for years, and costs far less than the disruption of a replacement. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is generally a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Colwyn Bay
- No extra charge for your area
- Work done at your home or business
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Rooms protected and left tidy
Read our full price list or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
When we’d advise against a repair
In fairness, there are a few things a repair will not fix:
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
The process
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, cover and mask the work area, then carry out the work, which generally takes two to three hours for most chips. If anything looks different from your pictures, we will talk to you before going ahead.
- First, we check the damage against your pictures and agree the plan.
- Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
- The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
Before we arrive
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Let us know about parking or access
- Clear the area around the damage
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 quote back. There’s no charge for the quote and no obligation.
Related advice
Signs you need bath repair in Colwyn Bay
Rust tends to begin where water collects, around the waste, under the taps or in an old chip. Water on bare metal causes rust that creeps under the surrounding enamel.
The things customers normally mention when they call are:
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- Deep scratches in acrylic
Before booking anyone
- How long it needs to cure
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- How the colour is matched
Different materials, different repairs
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that is what we repair.
Pressed steel
Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Exposed steel rusts fast, particularly by the plughole, so repair chips early.
How we price bath repair
Repairs from £95. There’s no charge for travel to Colwyn Bay. The price comes down to:
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- The material
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- How much damage there is
Our prices are the same across the UK, so there is no premium for Colwyn Bay. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
How to get a fixed quote
Good photos mean an accurate price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Something in shot to show the size
- What it’s made of, if you know
You do not need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
