Cardiff · Wales
Bath chip & crack repair in Downs, Cardiff
Bath repair for Downs, without a refit. Get a fixed price from your pictures, then we come to you.
- Repairs from £95
- A chip where the taps sit
- Chips on the rim or sides
About our bath repair in Downs
We see every kind of bath damage: dropped-bottle chips, plughole rust, acrylic cracks and impact holes. Each is repaired in place with a one-year guarantee. If you’re dealing with a hole punched through by something heavy and rusty patches near the plughole, we can help, whatever the material.
All our work is covered by our one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Cardiff.
- Location
- Downs (CF5)
- Area hub
- Cardiff
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Different materials, different repairs
Cast iron
Cast iron is heavy and rigid, finished with fired enamel. A chip down to the iron can rust, but the bath itself lasts for generations, so it’s always worth repairing.
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
How we price bath repair
Repairs from £95. You won’t pay by the hour. The price is based on:
- Doing more than one item at once
- The colour and finish to match
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
A repair generally costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Quotes from your photos
The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what helps:
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Natural light rather than flash
- Something in shot to show the size
- Where you are, by postcode
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them over with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price. There’s no charge for the quote and no obligation.
DIY kit or professional repair?
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.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair will not last.
Where we work around Downs
Downs is about 4 miles north of Barry, in Cardiff. Anywhere in CF5, we carry out the work at your property. We cover all 91 towns and villages across Cardiff.
Our visits in CF5 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes on Grant's Field and The Lane and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Downs: Twyn-yr-odyn (1 mile south-east), Culverhouse Cross (1 mile east), Llwyneliddon (1 mile south), Michaelston-super-Ely (1 mile north-east) and Wenvoe (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Cardiff (5 miles north-east), Castle (5 miles east), Adamsdown (6 miles east), Roath (6 miles east), Splott (6 miles east) and Newtown (5 miles east).
Local landmarks in Downs
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to St Bleiddian's Church, St Fagans C.I.W. Primary School and Mary Immaculate High School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Waun-Gron Park station, about 3 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Welsh Museum of Health and Medicine (4 miles north) and Rookwood Hospital (3.4 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Caia Hill and Glamorgan Canal / Long Wood.
Aftercare tips
Once the work has cured, treat it gently:
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
- Check that an acrylic bath doesn’t move when you stand in it
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
Do not leave razors, cans or hair grips in the bath, as they can leave rust marks. A dripping tap should be fixed early, too.
Rust under enamel spreads surprisingly quickly. Left for months, a small chip can grow into a large rust patch, so early repair keeps the cost down.
Signs you need bath repair in Downs
Acrylic baths that crack nearly always have a support problem. Legs that are not adjusted, a missing cradle or a soft floor let the bath move until the acrylic gives way.
People normally call us when they notice one of these:
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- Rust spots around the plughole
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
Before you book anyone
- How the colour is matched
- How the room is protected while they work
- What aftercare is recommended
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
What a repair cannot fix
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair will not do:
- Wear across the whole surface, which needs re-enamelling
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
- Cracks in acrylic we cannot reach from underneath
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Materials we repair
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
Repairing versus replacing in Downs
When the bath is otherwise sound, repairing beats replacing. It costs less, takes less time and causes far less upheaval, and you keep the bath you chose. Where the whole surface is tired, we may suggest re-enamelling instead. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. 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.
Why us?
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
See our full price list and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Other services in Downs
How the visit works
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive at the agreed slot, protect everything around the work area, carry out the work and tidy away. Plan for a few hours, depending on the damage from start to finish. Before leaving, we tell you when it can be used and what to avoid for the first few days.
- First, the area is cleaned and any loose enamel or rust is removed.
- We fill the damage and sand it flush with the surrounding surface.
- We tint the finish on the day to suit your bath’s shade of white or colour.
- Finish coats go on, then the repair is polished to blend in.
- We leave it to cure; you can generally use the bath the day after.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the area around the damage
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
How to get a price
There’s no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
Related advice
Downs questions
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote and the next dates we have.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as householders across Cardiff.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Usually, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
How quickly can you book me in?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. Send pictures with your postcode and we’ll reply with the earliest dates.
What do you need from me?
Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787.
Do you come to Downs?
Yes. We work across the UK and travel to Downs. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Is there any odour?
There may be a mild smell during the work, which fades afterwards.
Is there a call-out fee?
We do not add a call-out fee. Your fixed price includes everything.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
