Carmarthenshire · Wales
Bath Repair in Cross Hands
Fixed-price bath repair in Cross Hands and the surrounding area, typically in one visit and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- A chipped rim or side
- Chips caused by builders
How we handle bath repair in Cross Hands
You do not need a new bath because of a chip. We fill the damage, shape it to the curve of the bath and refinish it, mixing the colour on the day. We regularly repair whirlpool & spa baths, cast iron enamel and roll-top & freestanding, and the jobs we see most are rusty patches near the plughole and hairline or through cracks in acrylic.
You are covered after we leave: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Area
- Cross Hands (SA14)
- Region
- Carmarthenshire
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
How the surface is treated afterwards matters. Here’s what we suggest:
- Don’t leave razors or cans standing in the bath
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
There is nothing special to do after a repair. Avoid bleach-based and gritty cleaners and rinse after use.
Rust spreads under enamel faster than most people expect. Left for months, a small chip can grow into a large rust patch, so it pays to deal with it early.
Repairs by material
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. There is no rust, but cracks, holes and scratches happen, and cracks need support from behind to stay fixed.
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that’s what we repair.
More services for Cross Hands
When to call us in Cross Hands
Damage during fitting is very common. Tradespeople drop tools and tiles into the bath, often before anyone notices. We repair snagging damage like this regularly.
The most common problems we are called about are:
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- A cracked acrylic bath
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- Chips under the taps
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- Whether the price covers travel
- What protection goes down before work starts
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
How the visit works
Here’s how a visit typically runs: we arrive on time, protect everything around the work area, do the job and tidy away. Allow a morning or an afternoon. Before we go, we will explain when it can be used and what to avoid for the first few days.
- We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and rust.
- We fill the damage and sand it flush with the surrounding surface.
- We mix the colour on the day to match your bath’s exact shade.
- We apply the finish coats and polish the repair so it blends in.
- Once it has cured, typically by the following day, the bath is ready to use.
Preparing for the visit
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Keep a parking space free if you can
How to get a price
You do not need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
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Repair or replace in Cross Hands?
Replacing a bath rarely stops at the bath: the tiles sitting on the rim tend to break, the panel may not fit the new one, and the plumbing has to be disconnected and refitted. Repairing the damage avoids all of that. Prices start from £95. What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed price from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why Cross Hands clients choose us
- One visit for most repairs
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
Take a look at our prices page and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
About Cross Hands
Cross Hands is about 8 miles north of Llanelli, in Carmarthenshire. From the centre of Cross Hands to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. We cover 195 places in Carmarthenshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
We work across the SA14 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether you live on Pontardulais Road, Woodlands Terrace and Tirwaun or a nearby road, we can come to you. Cross Hands is on the A476, which makes it straightforward to reach. If you’re just outside Cross Hands, we cover Cwm-y-glo (1 mile north-west), Gors-goch (1 mile east), Morfa (1 mile east), Cwmgwili (1 mile south-east) and Capel Hendre (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Llanelli (8 miles south), Carmarthen (10 miles north-west), Llanelli Rural (9 miles south-west), Bigyn (8 miles south), Wern (9 miles south) and Ammanford (4 miles east).
What’s near Cross Hands
Typical jobs here are in homes near Ysgol Gynradd Gorslas, The Crosshands Hotel and Ysgol y Gwendraeth, among other places. Cross Hands’s nearest station is Ammanford station, about 3.8 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Mynydd Mawr Hospital (1.8 miles south-west) and Castell y Rhingyll (1.6 miles north-east). Open spaces near Cross Hands include Pen y Tymbl and Llyn Llech Owain.
Common questions in Cross Hands
Are there extra charges for Cross Hands?
We do not add a call-out fee. Your fixed quote includes everything.
Can you repair a failed DIY repair?
Yes, we do this often. The old material comes out, any rust is treated, then we repair it properly.
Can you quote from photos?
Normally, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.
Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?
In most cases. Send us a picture of the hole and one from under the bath if you can.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send photos of everything you’d like done.
Will there be a smell?
A little, depending on the job. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum.
How invisible is a bath repair?
We aim for a repair you can’t easily find. The rest of the bath’s condition makes a difference, and we’ll tell you what to expect.
How long before I can use the bath?
Most baths can be used the next day. We will tell you the exact curing time when we finish.
For landlords and businesses
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover. We can visit several plots in one trip.
What we cannot put right
We’d rather lose a job than do one that won’t last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
- A whole bath that is dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
- A steel bath rusted through
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we work on
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
DIY repairs versus a professional job
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
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 usually the cheaper route.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
